Free FreeFileSync Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to FreeFileSync for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows alternative is Syncthing, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to FreeFileSync and loads of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to FreeFileSync are TeraCopy, Rclone, GoodSync and Restic.

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  1. Syncthing icon

    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.

    131 Syncthing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
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    Comments about Syncthing as an Alternative to FreeFileSync
    Top Negative Comment
    Randir
    8

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

    drone621
    Negative
    0

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

    Guest
    Negative
    4

    It serves different purpose

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

    • 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
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    TeraCopy

     714 likes
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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.

    34 TeraCopy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about TeraCopy as an Alternative to FreeFileSync
    TBayAreaPat
    Positive
    0

    TeraCopy is for fast copying. FreeFileSync can copy, but it's primarily for comparing and synchronizing folders/files.

    Guest
    Negative
    1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • TeraCopy is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
  4. Rclone icon

    Rclone

     173 likes
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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
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    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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  6. GoodSync icon

    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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    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

     143 likes
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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
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    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
  11. Unison File Synchronizer icon

    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.

    55 Unison File Synchronizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Unison File Synchronizer as an Alternative to FreeFileSync
    ddnn
    Positive
    0

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

    Guest
    Positive
    1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
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    Robocopy

     40 likes
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    Robocopy, or "Robust File Copy", is a command-line directory replication command. It has been available as part of the Windows Resource Kit starting with Windows NT 4.0, and was introduced as a standard feature of Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008.

    52 Robocopy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. SyncFolders icon

    SyncFolders

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    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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