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croc vs PicoShare
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| Fact | croc | PicoShare |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 41k | 3k |
| Latest | v11.5.4 | v1.5.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-09-30 |
| Release cadence | about 3 days between releases | about 3 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 25 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 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 replacementPicoShareDirect download links for files of any size, uploaded behind a single shared secret.
croc
PicoShare
- v1.5.42026-05-26Fix version tagging in CI to match new version style
- v1.5.32026-05-25Fix version display on /information page
- 1.5.22026-05-20Sandbox uploaded file responses
- 1.5.12025-08-24Fix foreign key reference in database migrations (bug #705)
- 1.5.02025-08-23This involves a database migration that will double the size of the database.
croc
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PicoShare
✓ signed The latest release, v1.5.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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