Free SyncToy AlternativesTop File Sync Tools and other similar apps like SyncToy

The best free alternative to SyncToy is FreeFileSync, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to SyncToy and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to SyncToy are rsync, GoodSync, SyncBack and Unison File Synchronizer.

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  1. FreeFileSync icon

    FreeFileSync

     612 likes

    Open-source software for syncing and backing up files across Windows, macOS, and Linux by transferring only essential data.

    107 FreeFileSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Chocolatey
    Windows
     
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    FreeFileSync vs SyncToy Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Former SyncToy user converted to FFS. Researched a lot of alternatives, found FFS came closest to what I needed. Completely dropped SyncToy now. Happily using FFS for several months.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    awesome piece of software. Got all I need and even options I did not think of. Will donate to developers for sure after some time.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    Sadly was not stable- Crashed for me and never completed.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • FreeFileSync is Freemium and Open SourceSyncToy is Free and Proprietary
    • FreeFileSync is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSyncToy is not according to our users
  2. rsync icon

    rsync

     271 likes

    rsync is a software application for Unix which synchronizes files and directories from one location to another while minimizing data transfer using delta encoding when appropriate. An important feature of rsync not found in most similar programs/protocols is that the mirroring...

    131 rsync alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
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    rsync vs SyncToy Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Rsync implementations on Windows are very slow when performing a first-time backup; two days or more in unacceptable for a task which SyncToy can perform in a few hours.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • rsync is Free and Open SourceSyncToy is Free and Proprietary
    • rsync is Privacy focusedSyncToy is not according to our users
  4. GoodSync icon

    GoodSync

     139 likes

    A comprehensive solution for file synchronization and backup, GoodSync allows seamless and real-time file sync across desktops, mobiles, and cloud services directly, bypassing third-party servers. Ideal for both personal and professional needs.

    127 GoodSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. SyncBack icon

    SyncBack

     143 likes

    SyncBack allows for backing up, synchronizing, and restoring files on Windows. It offers a free version, SyncBackSE and Pro for more features, including local networks and cloud backups. Ideal for individuals and large organizations like hospitals, ensuring data protection and recovery.

    100 SyncBack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    SyncBack vs SyncToy Comments
    alternativetosurfer
    Positive
    0

    Powerful, reliable, and easy to use, with excellent licencing options.

    Guest
    Negative
    -9

    It's an FTP client, not a folder sync client.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • SyncBack is Freemium and ProprietarySyncToy is Free and Proprietary
    • SyncBack is Privacy focusedSyncToy is not according to our users
  7. Unison File Synchronizer icon

    Unison File Synchronizer

     96 likes

    Unison is a file-synchronization tool for POSIX-compliant systems (e.g. *BSD and GNU/Linux), macOS and Windows, with the caveat that the platform must be supported by OCaml. It allows two replicas of a collection of files and directories to be stored on different hosts (or diffe.

    54 Unison File Synchronizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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  8. AOMEI Backupper icon

    AOMEI Backupper

     76 likes

    Protects operating systems, files, and disks on Windows PCs and Servers with full backup, cloning, and migration tools. Offers sync, encrypted backups, flexible restore to dissimilar hardware or partitions, scheduled and real-time backups, and space management features.

    39 AOMEI Backupper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AOMEI Backupper screenshot 1
     
  10. Synkron icon

    Synkron

     75 likes

    Synkron is an application for folder synchronisation and folder-backups that allows you to configure your synchronisations in detail. Despite having many features, the user interface of Synkron is very user-friendly and easy to use.

    67 Synkron alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  11. Toucan icon

    Toucan

     38 likes

    Toucan is a small portableapp utility allowing you to synchronise, backup and secure your data with more options than the built in suite utilities. It is split up into 7 tabs, allowing you to easily find the function that you want.

    61 Toucan alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Toucan Main Window
     
  12. DirSync Pro icon

    DirSync Pro

     37 likes

    DirSync Pro is a small, but powerful utility for file and folder synchronization. Java JRE 1.7 or above is needed to run DirSync Pro.

    89 DirSync Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Basic
     
  13. SyncFolders icon

    SyncFolders

     26 likes

    SyncFolders helps you to synchronize the contents of two folders, including any subfolders, track file modifications and deletions in a local database, propagate deletions and detect file renames, which is a noteworthy feature.

    32 SyncFolders alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SyncFolders screenshot 1
     
  14. PureSync icon

    PureSync

     18 likes

    PureSync is a professional file backup and synchronization software, that can automatically keep a backup of your important files, import files from your digital camera and synchronize the contents of multiple folders, but not from "Windows Mobile" devices and no...

    71 PureSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Screenshot organize
     
  15. SyncFolder icon

    SyncFolder

     3 likes

    A super simple app to backup / synchronize folders on Windows 10 and import photos and videos from a camera or smartphone connected over USB or WiFi.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main page
     
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