rsync Alternatives

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

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  1. FolderClone icon
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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Backer icon
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    Backer is a visual front end to the rsync command. It allows the user to select multiple folders and back them up to multiple locations. It stores your backup settings for you so that all your backups can be run easily using a single button click.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Dropsync icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. EvaCopy icon
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    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
     
  6. syncspirit icon
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    Open-source, decentralized peer-to-peer service offering file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and encryption and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage providers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  7. JuiceFS icon
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    JuiceFS helps you to mount any S3-like object storage to a local folder and access on different cross-platform and cross-region hosts at the same time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Rclone GUI icon
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    A GUI for Rclone, with additional features including batch file generation, auto cloud setup, and saved file/folder paths.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. PureSync icon
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    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...

    71 PureSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Backup, synchronization and archiving for Windows 7 and 8.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. KBackup icon
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    KBackup is an application which lets you back up your data in a simple, user friendly way

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
     
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