rsync Alternatives

Apps similar to rsync include Syncthing, which is free and open source. Other options are FreeFileSync, Rclone, TeraCopy and Duplicati. You're spoiled for choice with File Sync Tools like rsync: we list more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and self-hosting.

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  1. BestSync icon

    BestSync

     3 likes

    BestSync is a utility for following solutions:

    1. Synchronize files between PCs by utilizing network storage, USB drive, etc.
    2. Synchronize files with FTP server, support FTP/FTPS/SFTP(SSH File Transfer Protocol).
    3. Synchronize a folder with a ZIP file, support AES c.
    52 BestSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • CN flagChina
    14 Languages
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  2. FolderClone icon

    FolderClone

     1 like

    FolderClone lets you make an identical copy of a folder from one drive to another. It can copy files between a desktop computer and a laptop, or replicate data between a workstation and a server, or backup to a cloud storage provider.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    FolderClone screenshot 1
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  4. EvaCopy icon

    EvaCopy

     1 like

    EvaCopy which stands for EVACuate and Copy is one such unique backup solution, that combines versioning in combination with backup for easy restoration. The program is simple to configure and distribute across multiple workstations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    EvaCopy screenshot 1
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    Auslogics BitReplica icon
    Auslogics BitReplica

    BitReplica is a tool for backing up files stored on your Windows PC. It protects your photos, music, documents and any other data from being lost due to a hard drive crash, virus attack or accidental deletion.

    http://www.bitreplica.com
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  6. XCOPY icon

    XCOPY

     6 likes

    XCOPY is a command used on PC DOS, MS-DOS, OS/2, Microsoft Windows, and related operating systems for copying multiple files or entire directory trees from one directory to another and for copying files across a network.

    20 XCOPY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • MS-DOS
    • US flagUnited States
    XCOPY screenshot 1
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  7. KBackup icon

    KBackup

     4 likes

    KBackup is an application which lets you back up your data in a simple, user friendly way

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    KBackup screenshot 1
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  9. Windows Backup and Restore icon

    Windows Backup and Restore

     5 likes

    Windows Backup and Restore (formerly Windows Backup and Restore Center) is a component of Microsoft Windows introduced in Windows Vista and included in later versions that allow users to create backups and restore from backups created earlier.

    35 Windows Backup and Restore alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Windows Backup and Restore screenshot 1
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  10. PureSync icon

    PureSync

     17 likes

    PureSync is a professional file backup and synchronization software, that can automatically keep a backup of your important files, import files from your digital camera and synchronize the contents of multiple folders, but not from "Windows Mobile" devices and no...

    72 PureSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Screenshot organize
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  11. Kup Backup System icon

    Kup Backup System

     1 like

    Kup is created for helping people to keep up-to-date backups of their personal files. Connecting a USB hard drive is the primary supported way to store files, but saving files to a server over a network connection is also possible for advanced users.

    71 Kup Backup System alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kup Backup System screenshot 1
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  12. Leanware Backer icon

    Leanware Backer

     2 likes

    Backup, synchronization and archiving for Windows 7 and 8.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Leanware Backer screenshot 1
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  13. VaultSync icon

    VaultSync

     3 likes

    Open-source backup and snapshot manager focused on reliable backups to NAS, network storage and local drives with clear visibility into changes and backup history.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    VaultSync screenshot 1
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  14. Dropsync icon

    Dropsync

     10 likes

    DropSync is a super fast and flexible folder synchronization tool.

    It is ideal for a wide range of syncing tasks including:

    • Updating on-the-go documents to a USB stick
    • Backing up, or mirroring a website from a remote host to your local computer
    • Backing up precious file.
    29 Dropsync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    MainScreen
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  15. Karen's Replicator icon

    Karen's Replicator

     11 likes

    Karen's Replicator copies selected files from one drive/folder to another. Source and Destination folders can reside anywhere on your network.

    78 Karen's Replicator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    v3.7.6 (2020)
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