FreeFileSync Alternatives for Linux

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

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  1. Syncthing icon

    Syncthing

     883 likes

    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.

    135 Syncthing alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
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    Syncthing vs FreeFileSync Comments
    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
    1

    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
    5

    It serves different purpose

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Syncthing is Free and Open SourceFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
  2. Rclone icon

    Rclone

     178 likes

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

    96 Rclone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris
    • FreeBSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
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    Rclone vs FreeFileSync Comments
    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.
    • Rclone is Free and Open SourceFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
  4. rsync icon

    rsync

     271 likes

    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...

    135 rsync alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
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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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  6. GoodSync icon

    GoodSync

     139 likes

    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.

    128 GoodSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    GoodSync vs FreeFileSync Comments
    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.

    Golfy038
    Negative
    4

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

    • GoodSync is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
  7. Restic icon

    Restic

     67 likes

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

    66 Restic alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Arch Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
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  8. SyncBack icon

    SyncBack

     143 likes

    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.

    100 SyncBack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  10. Unison File Synchronizer icon

    Unison File Synchronizer

     96 likes

    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    Unison File Synchronizer vs FreeFileSync Comments
    ddnn
    Positive
    1

    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.
    • Unison File Synchronizer is Free and Open SourceFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
  11. Kopia icon

    Kopia

     39 likes

    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.

    20 Kopia alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Kopia vs FreeFileSync Comments
    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.

    • Kopia is Free and Open SourceFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
  12. Syncovery icon

    Syncovery

     39 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. DirSync Pro icon

    DirSync Pro

     37 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    DirSync Pro vs FreeFileSync Comments
    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.
    • DirSync Pro is Free and Open SourceFreeFileSync is Freemium and Open Source
  14. Synkron icon

    Synkron

     75 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  15. Bacula icon

    Bacula

     30 likes

    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.

    78 Bacula alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
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    Bacula vs FreeFileSync Comments
    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.

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