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. Rebel Backup icon
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    Rebel Backup lets you make encrypted backups of your important files offsite to Dropbox or Google Drive. You control what and how often is backed up, and the encryption happens locally on your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Drive
    • Dropbox
     
  2. Backup Maker icon
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    BackUp Maker is a professional, user-friendly tool for creating automated data backups. Configure once and let it save files based on time, intervals, or system events. Use partial backups, advanced filters, and multiple generations to protect your data efficiently and securely.

    59 Backup Maker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    fwbackups is a feature-rich user backup program that allows you to backup your documents anytime, anywhere. It is completely free to download and use without any sort of trial or restrictions. In fact, fwbackups is open-source, which means anybody can use, share it and improve...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Blobbackup icon
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    Securely backup your computer to the cloud without compromising your privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    O&O AutoBackup automatically synchronizes selected files and folders with an external backup device (USB Stick, external USB hard disk, FireWire volume). As an example, you can use O&O Auto backup to create a backup copy of your photo folder onto a USB stick and set it...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Order66 icon
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    A no fuss, cross-platform, single host, local file sync alternative to Windows Robocopy and Linux/Unix Rsync.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Directory Compare is a utility to help you keeping copies of your important directories (documents, programs under development and so on) in a backup hard disk or any other storage system (like USB drives or CD-RW disks).

    24 Directory Compare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Sync Folders icon
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    The Sync Folders Pro synchronizes any number of folders on the fly at the same time when there are changes, or connecting external drives at a set time or manually. The app sync folders with or without filter for folder names and / or file names.?

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Far better interface; fare more configurable

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    • Sync Folders is Freemium and Proprietaryrsync is Free and Open Source
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    Ferro Backup System™ (FBS) is a professional, network backup system intended for small offices and large corporations and institutions alike. It allows you to protect data stored at desktops, laptops and network file servers operating under Microsoft Windows®, Novell...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. BFileSync icon
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    BFileSync is a simple file app to copy or move files between SD Card and other external storage media without rooting your device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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