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croc vs Gokapi
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| Fact | croc | Gokapi |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 41k | 2.9k |
| Latest | v11.5.4 | v2.2.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-09-12 |
| Release cadence | about 3 days between releases | about 4 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 25 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace WeTransfer. Alternatives to WeTransfer →
PartialcrocSends files from one computer to another through a relay with a code phrase and end-to-end encryption; nothing waits online for later download.
Full replacementGokapiLinks expire after a set number of downloads or days, with end-to-end encryption and S3 storage. Only registered users upload, outsiders through file request links.
croc
Gokapi
- v2.2.42026-03-10⚠️ This update contains important security fixes. We recommend all users to update to this version.
- v2.2.32026-03-04⚠️ This update contains important security fixes. We recommend all users to update to this version, especially if more…
- v2.2.22026-01-31Fixed broken end-to-end encryption - files were uploaded in plain-text since v2.2.0. Affected files were not displayed…
- v2.2.12026-01-30Fixed File Requests not working, when GOKAPI_LENGTH_ID > 15 #353
- v2.2.02026-01-28We are proud to release v2.2.0, one of our biggest updates so far with 15,000 lines of code changed!
croc
unsigned The latest release, v11.5.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Gokapi
✓ signed The latest release, v2.2.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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