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, TeraCopy, Rclone and Duplicati.

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  1. 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
     
  2. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. AutoVer icon
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    AutoVer is a configurable automatic or real time backup and personal versioning system. It can be used as a simple real time backup or as a more complex, but transparent version control system (like a realtime incremental backup).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. nsync icon
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    nsync is a free, open source software that performs synchronization of your data between desktop PCs, laptops, USB drives and more.

    29 nsync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Horodruin icon
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    This program allows you to synchronize more than 2 folders with just few clicks. It's very simple, but you first must read the included documentation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. VaultSync icon
     2 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
     
  7. A high-performance, cross-platform CLI tool for file filtering, batch processing, and workflow automation. It replaces fragmented Shell scripts with consistent Glob/Regex logic and async file streams.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  8. The Crypt Sync Files Mac OS X encrypts / decrypts and synchronize files between local folders and USB Drive, memory cards, network drives, folders on Cloud services (Dropbox, etc.).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. BackuPy icon
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    A simple backup program in python with an emphasis on data integrity and transparent behaviour.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  10. MirrorFolder icon
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    MirrorFolder is a real-time folder mirroring and synchronization software to backup files on Windows desktop/laptop/server computers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Backup4all icon
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    Backup4all, backup software that performs incremental backup, differential, full and mirror backup to DVD, DVD-RW, CD, CD-RW, Blu-ray, HD-DVD, Dual layer drives, USB, network and backup to FTP. Backs-up open files, encrypts backups, sends backup notifications, schedules backups...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Leo Backup is a program designed for simple backup needs and aimed to keep your data in different locations automatically, applying the compression, encryption and reporting options.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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