FileSync Alternatives for Linux

FileSync is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Meld, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FileSync and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to FileSync are rsync, Beyond Compare, SyncBack and Unison File Synchronizer.

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  1. Meld icon
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    Meld is an open-source, Python-based visual diff and merge tool that allows you to compare and edit files, supports syntax highlighting, and integrates with version control systems like CVS, Subversion, and Mercurial for dynamic diff updates. It works offline, is lightweight, portable, and ad-free.

    57 Meld alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    • GTK
     
  2. rsync icon
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    Utility for Unix file and directory synchronization using delta encoding for efficient transfer, supports compression, incremental backup, remote operation via SSH, customizable filters, permission and timestamp preservation, and daemon mode on TCP 873.

    137 rsync alternatives

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
     
  3. Beyond Compare icon
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    File and folder comparison tool offering source control integration, 3-way merge support, and selective synchronization. Supports FTP, cloud, runs offline, uses simple commands for files, customization, and scripting for reporting. Lightweight, portable with CLI and built-in viewer.

    75 Beyond Compare alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. SyncBack icon
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    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.

    103 SyncBack alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  5. 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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
     
  6. Synkron icon
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    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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
  7. Syncovery icon
     39 likes

    Back up your data and synchronize PCs, Macs, servers, notebooks, and online storage space.

    69 Syncovery alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Kompare icon
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    Kompare is a graphical diff and merge tool targeting developers. It allows users to compare two different text files or two directories. It is part of KDE Applications (and formerly part of KDE Software Compilation) and therefore primarily used on Linux and other Unix-like...

    65 Kompare alternatives

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    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Flathub
     
  9. JFileSync icon
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    JFileSync is a Java application used to synchronize directories of two different file systems. For instance, you want to synchronize a set of directories on your laptop with a set of corresponding directories on your workstation. English and German UI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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