FreeFileSync AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Backup Clients

The best Backup Client alternative to FreeFileSync is Rclone, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to FreeFileSync and 14 are Backup Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Backup Client alternatives to FreeFileSync are GoodSync, Restic, SyncBack and Kopia.

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  1. Rclone icon

    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.

    93 Rclone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris
    • FreeBSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
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    Comments about Rclone as an Alternative to FreeFileSync
    ph soft
    Positive
    0

    Can somewhat be used for similar purpose (synchronization, sftp, network share). Rclone has more protocols but not a real graphical interface.

    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    totally different usecases

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Rclone is a great FreeFileSync alternative, some don't.

    • Rclone is Free and Open SourceFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
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    GoodSync

     138 likes
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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.

    124 GoodSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about GoodSync as an Alternative to FreeFileSync
    Golfy038
    Negative
    4

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

    Jonathan DUMONT
    Positive
    1

    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.

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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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    Restic

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

    59 Restic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    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 organizati...

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    SyncBack

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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.

    96 SyncBack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Kopia

     36 likes
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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.

    17 Kopia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Kopia as an Alternative to FreeFileSync
    Randir
    Negative
    2

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

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    • Kopia is Free and Open SourceFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
  8. Toucan icon

    Toucan

     38 likes
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    DirSync Pro

     37 likes
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    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
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    Comments about DirSync Pro as an Alternative to FreeFileSync
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Simpler but still as advanced as FreeFileSync. The JobSets tree gives a very clean overview for someone besides the original backup operator to take over the backup process. Also multi-platform and portable as FFS.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think DirSync Pro is a great FreeFileSync alternative.

    • DirSync Pro is Free and Open SourceFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
  11. Perfect Backup icon

    Perfect Backup

     3 likes
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    This free software allows you to backup your data to external drives, network locations, FTP servers and cloud storages.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Perfect Backup as an Alternative to FreeFileSync
    TBayAreaPat
    0

    This is a backup program, not a true synchronization/mirror program like FreeFileSync.

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    • Perfect Backup is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
  12. Bacula icon

    Bacula

     29 likes
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    Bacula is a set of computer programs that permit managing backup, recovery, and verification of computer data across a network of computers of different kinds.

    77 Bacula alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
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    Comments about Bacula as an Alternative to FreeFileSync
    ph soft
    Negative
    0

    very different in terms of purpose (backup vs sync), access (client vs network share/sftp...), storage (files vs volumes), complexity...

    Should not be in the list.

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    • Bacula is Free Personal and Open SourceFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
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    ByteSync

     5 likes
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    Free and open-source differential file synchronization software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. ByteSync securely compares and transfers only file differences — no VPN, no setup, just fast, encrypted, cross-platform sync and backup.

    13 ByteSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Rustic icon

    Rustic

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    Rustic is a backup tool that provides fast, encrypted, deduplicated backups written in Rust. It reads and writes the restic repo format described in the design document and can be used as a restic replacement in most cases.

    56 Rustic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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