Open Source Apps tagged with 'File Sync'

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  1. Nextcloud icon
     1272 likes

    On-premises file sync, universal access, integrated collaboration, real-time communication with privacy and data control focus.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Nextcloud screenshot 1
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    Simple and powerful file sync & share
    +5
    Simple upload even for people who don’t have Nextcloud
    191 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent64 ratings
  2. Syncthing icon
     938 likes

    Open-source, decentralized alternative ensuring data ownership with encrypted communication and peer-to-peer sync, void of central server reliance.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Terminal
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
    Syncthing screenshot 1
    147 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good55 ratings
  3. Joplin icon
     959 likes

    Open source note-taking app with Markdown support, to-do integration, and synchronization with cloud services like Dropbox and OneDrive.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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    +7
    Joplin screenshot 3
    266 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent99 ratings
  4. Logseq icon
     359 likes

    Local-first, privacy-focused notebook supporting Markdown and Org mode, offline use, encrypted backup, extensible with plugins, and more.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • US flagUnited States
    Logseq screenshot 1
    Logseq screenshot 1
    290 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good30 ratings
  5. FreeFileSync icon
     639 likes

    FreeFileSync is a folder comparison and synchronization software that creates and manages backup copies of all your important files. Instead of copying every file every time, FreeFileSync determines the differences between a source and a target folder and transfers only the...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Chocolatey
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Windows
    macOS
    openSUSE Linux
    +7
    Expressive progress dialogs
    126 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good52 ratings
  6. WinSCP  icon
     874 likes

    A versatile client for SFTP, FTP, and other protocols for file transfer. It offers GUI choice, and supports automation and key authentication.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
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    +7
    WinSCP  screenshot 3
    93 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent25 ratings
  7. Filen icon
     179 likes

    Filen is a cutting-edge cloud storage provider that offers client-side, end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption. Headquartered and operated entirely in Germany, Filen is at the forefront of combining comprehensive features with uncompromising privacy and security.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Obtainium
    • Fedora
    • Debian
    • AppImage
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Filen screenshot 1
    Filen screenshot 1
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    +18
    Filen screenshot 3
    89 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent28 ratings
  8. Spacedrive icon
     179 likes

    Open-source, cross-platform explorer with a distributed filesystem in Rust, organizing files securely across cloud and local storage on multiple devices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Spacedrive screenshot 1
    Spacedrive screenshot 1
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    +3
    Spacedrive screenshot 3
    104 alternatives
    4.0
    Very Good11 ratings
  9. ownCloud icon
     877 likes

    Self-hosted platform for secure file sync, sharing, calendar, and contact management with desktop, mobile, web access, and multi-device syncing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • US flagUnited States
    ownCloud screenshot 1
    ownCloud screenshot 1
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    +21
    ownCloud screenshot 3
    245 alternatives
    3.6
  10. Rclone icon
     195 likes

    Command-line tool for syncing, copying, and checking files between local drives and over 40 cloud storage services with features like hashing, compression, and encryption.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris
    • FreeBSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Rclone screenshot 1
    Rclone screenshot 1
    115 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent13 ratings
  11. Koofr icon
     157 likes

    Koofr is a safe, secure and simple way to store, backup and share your documents, photos, videos and more. It offers up to 10 GB of free safe storage for your files with affordable upgrades and options to connect multiple cloud accounts.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Linux Mobile
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • SI flagSlovenia
    • European Union flagEU
    iOS app
    Koofr web app
    Koofr mobile app
    +4
    Koofr mobile app
    212 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent12 ratings
  12. rsync icon
     281 likes

    File and directory synchronization tool for Unix systems with delta encoding, compression, recursion, SSH support, permission preservation, and flexible filters.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
    • US flagUnited States
    First of 3127 lines of Manual pages
    rsync screenshot 1
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    148 alternatives
  13. Syncthing-Fork icon
     57 likes

    Enhanced file sync tool offering individual sync conditions, Android-focused UI, battery fixes, two-way external SD support, and secure encrypted folders.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    Syncthing-Fork screenshot 1
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    12 alternatives
  14. Seafile icon
     200 likes

    Seafile is an open-source file management and collaboration platform that goes beyond sync and share, offering extensible metadata, multi-level tagging, flexible file views, and AI-powered organization for smarter teamwork.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • CN flagChina
    Seafile screenshot 1
    Seafile screenshot 1
    Seafile screenshot 2
    +4
    Seafile screenshot 3
    141 alternatives
    3.6
  15. Sync-in icon
     24 likes

    Sync-in is a sovereign, open-source platform for file storage, sharing, synchronization, and collaboration. It is intended for individuals, businesses, public-sector entities, and institutions seeking a controlled, scalable solution suited to their operational requirements.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • npm
    • YunoHost
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Sync-in screenshot 1
    Sync-in screenshot 1
    Desktop application
    +6
    Files metadata
    77 alternatives
  16. kDrive icon
     78 likes

    kDrive is a Swiss online storage service that respects its users' privacy and makes storing, sharing & collaborating on files a breeze.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • CH flagSwitzerland
    kDrive screenshot 1
    kDrive screenshot 1
    kDrive screenshot 2
    +12
    kDrive screenshot 3
    62 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent8 ratings
  17. IPFS icon
     177 likes

    IPFS is a global, versioned, peer-to-peer filesystem. It combines ideas from Git, BitTorrent, Kademlia, SFS, and the web. It is like a single bittorrent swarm, exchanging git objects. IPFS provides an interface as simple as the HTTP web, but with permanence built in.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Firefox
    • US flagUnited States
    IPFS screenshot 1
    IPFS screenshot 1
    IPFS Peers Map
    +1
    IPFS Status Page
    71 alternatives
  18. Hoodik icon
     32 likes

    Self-hosted, end-to-end encrypted cloud storage. Files, names, and search queries stay encrypted on your device. Open source server, runs in ~20 MB RAM.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • HR flagCroatia
    • European Union flagEU
    Hoodik screenshot 1
    Hoodik screenshot 1
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    +7
    Hoodik screenshot 3
    131 alternatives
  19. Cozy Cloud icon
     135 likes

    Cozy makes the personal cloud more accessible. Respectful of the user's privacy, Cozy simplifies daily tasks: synchronize and backup photos, automate bills downloading, manage expenses, etc. Flexible and easy to use, their Open Source platform allows users to create and...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Automate the synchronisation of your files on your PC with your Cozy.
    Save your mobile pictures, they will be available on your PC and tablet.
    Share your photos and files with your friends and family.
    +4
    All your data (bills, contacts, health refunds, photos…) automatically imported ! More than 100 available providers!
Timeline of Cozy Photos View of Cozy Drive
    90 alternatives
  20. OxiCloud icon
     15 likes

    Lightweight file storage app with a Rust backend, optimized binary, responsive UI, simple setup, desktop and mobile support, and multilingual interfaces.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • AppImage
    • Android
    • iPhone
    OxiCloud screenshot 1
    76 alternatives
  21. SyncTrayzor icon
     93 likes

    SyncTrayzor is a wrapper for Syncthing which allows Syncthing's window to be hidden in the tray area. SyncTrayzor has a built-in web browser to manage Syncthing without opening your browser. SyncTrayzor can be configured to automatically start at PC startup.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SyncTrayzor screenshot 1
    45 alternatives
  22. Pydio icon
     132 likes

    Pydio is the mature alternative to Dropbox and Box.com, to build your own box, on your own servers.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Secure login
    Nice UX
    Pydio screenshot 2
    +5
    EASY TO USE
    81 alternatives
  23. Peach Commander icon
     10 likes

    Peach Commander is a dual-pane file manager for macOS, written in Swift and AppKit and modelled on the orthodox file managers that DOS and Windows users know from Norton Commander and Total Commander. Two directory panels sit side by side, and almost everything is reachable from...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Two panels side by side, with tabs, drive bar and button bar.
    The Git plugin shows the branch and the changed files of the current folder.
    Running processes mounted as a browsable TaskManager drive.
    +13
    Filesystem images such as SquashFS, ext and Btrfs open like archives.
    61 alternatives
  24. 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • US flagUnited States
    Unison running in KDE terminal window
    Unison File Synchronizer screenshot 1
    59 alternatives