FreeFileSync AlternativesTop File Sync Tools and other similar apps like FreeFileSync

FreeFileSync is described as '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' and is a leading File Sync tool in the backup & sync category. There are more than 100 alternatives to FreeFileSync for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and BSD apps. The best FreeFileSync alternative is Syncthing, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FreeFileSync are TeraCopy, Rclone, rsync and Restic.

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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...

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    GoodSync

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    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.

    123 GoodSync alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Syncthing

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    Open-source, peer-to-peer service offering encrypted file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage or central servers, suitable for various uses.

    126 Syncthing alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Folder Sync
    4.  File Sync
    5.  Real-time sync
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Synchronization
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Large File Transfer
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Portable
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    Randir

    FreeFileSync is used to sync files between directories/drives, while Syncthing is used to sync files between devices.

    Top negative comment •Jun 21, 2023
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    drone621

    FreeFileSync is intended for backing up some directories to a remote drive. Syncthing is intended for keeping two directories in sync in real time.

    Negative comment •Feb 15, 2025
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    Guest

    It serves different purpose

    Negative comment •Feb 13, 2024
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    • This alternative is disputed. Syncthing is a legitimate FreeFileSync alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Syncthing is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to FreeFileSync.

    • Syncthing is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FreeFileSync.

    • Syncthing is Free and Open SourceFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
    • Syncthing is Decentralized and LightweightFreeFileSync is not according to our users
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    TeraCopy

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    A free utility for fast, secure file copying that verifies files and skips bad ones during transfer, integrating seamlessly with Windows. The Pro version includes advanced features like favorite folder transfers, report saving, and file queue management, enhancing the file management experience.

    35 TeraCopy alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Shell integration
    2.  Queued Operations
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    4.  Portable
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  SHA256
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    Guest

    TeraCopy replaces Windows copy modal. FreeFileSync is for folder comparrison.

    Negative comment •Oct 24, 2024
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    • TeraCopy is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
    • TeraCopy is LightweightFreeFileSync is not according to our users
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    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 prof...

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    Rclone

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    Rclone ("rsync for cloud storage") is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers.

    86 Rclone alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Solaris
    • FreeBSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  File Sync
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4. MEGA icon  MEGA integration
    5. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    6.  Backup to Cloud Storage
    7. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    8.  Synchronization
    9. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    10.  End-to-End Encryption
    11.  Multiple Account support
    12.  Portable
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    Guest

    Has no watcher/deamon options like freefilesync has with the FreeFileSync RealTimeSync agent.

    Negative comment •Sep 4, 2024
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    Guest

    totally different usecases

    Negative comment •Dec 5, 2024
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    • Most users think Rclone is a great FreeFileSync alternative.

    • Rclone is Free and Open SourceFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
    • Rclone is LightweightFreeFileSync is not according to our users
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    rsync

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    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...

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
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    rsync Features

    1.  File Sync
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Schedule Backup
    4.  File by file encryption
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Encrypted Backup
    7.  Folder Sync
    8.  Delta Backup
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    Restic

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    restic is a program that does backups right. The design goals are: Easy, Fast, Verifiable, Secure, Efficient, Free.

    51 Restic alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Arch Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Backup
    2.  Data deduplication
    3.  Incremental Backup
    4.  Remote backup
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  Data Compression
    7.  Schedule Backup
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Portable
    10.  File Versioning
    11.  Ad-free
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    SyncBack

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    SyncBack 11 Pro, developed by 2BrightSparks, is a backup and synchronization software compatible with any local and online services. It's designed to backup, synchronize, and restore data files on Windows operating systems.

    95 SyncBack alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    SyncBack Features

    1.  Folder Sync
    2.  Mirror Backup
    3.  Password encryption
    4.  Schedule Backup
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  File Versioning
    7.  Backup to Cloud Storage
    8.  Backup profiles
    9.  Support for FTP
    10.  Delta Backup
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    • Most users think SyncBack is a great FreeFileSync alternative.

    • SyncBack is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to FreeFileSync.

    • SyncBack is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
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    Hoodik

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    Hoodik is a lightweight, secure, and self-hosted cloud storage solution. It's designed and built with Rust and Vue, focusing on end-to-end encryption that shields your data from prying eyes and hackers.

    69 Hoodik alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
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    GoodSync

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    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.

    123 GoodSync alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Top GoodSync Features

    1.  2 way sync
    2.  File Sync
    3.  Mirror Backup
    4.  WebDAV Support
    5.  Support for Amazon S3
    6.  Synchronization
    7.  Selective Synchronization
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Portable
    11.  Visual Comparison
    12.  Real-time sync
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    Golfy038

    The free version permit only 100 files sync: https://www.goodsync.com/free-vs-pro

    Negative comment •Jun 21, 2022
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    Jonathan DUMONT

    used to be my goto non open-source app for syncing files on Windows, but since the rebranding, they hide their power behing a "paywall" and are not upfront with it.

    Positive comment •Jan 4, 2024
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    • Most users think GoodSync is a great FreeFileSync alternative.

    • GoodSync is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to FreeFileSync.

    • GoodSync is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
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    Unison File Synchronizer

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    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.

    53 Unison File Synchronizer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Bidirectional sync
    2.  Synchronization
    3.  File Sync
    4.  2 way sync
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  Folder Sync
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  Support for Rsync
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Gtk
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    ddnn

    Easy to use and understand. Does the job with good file comparisons.

    Positive comment •Feb 14, 2024
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    Guest

    It simply works, no hassle, no issues during many years of use and simple interface

    Positive comment •Apr 12, 2018
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    • Some users think Unison File Synchronizer is a great FreeFileSync alternative, some don't.

    • Unison File Synchronizer is Free and Open SourceFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
    • Unison File Synchronizer is Decentralized, Privacy focused and LightweightFreeFileSync is not according to our users
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    Kopia

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    Kopia is a fast and secure open-source backup/restore tool that manages filesystem snapshots in a remote storage. It features client-side encryption, compression, backup policies. command-line interface and more.

    13 Kopia alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Backup
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Schedule Backup
    6.  Automatic Backup
    7.  Incremental Backup
    8.  Remote backup
    9.  Selective Synchronization
    10.  No registration required
    11.  AES-256 Encryption
    12.  Data deduplication
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    Kopia VS FreeFileSync

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    Randir

    FreeFileSync is used to sync files between directories/drives, while Kopia is a backup/restore tool that manages filesystem snapshots in a remote storage.

    Negative comment •Aug 5, 2023
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    • Kopia is Free and Open SourceFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
    • Kopia is Privacy focused and LightweightFreeFileSync is not according to our users
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