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. 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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  2. 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).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Codex Migrate + Vault protects local OpenAI Codex work on Apple silicon Macs. Vault searches active and archived local conversations, exports threads as Markdown or PDF, and creates client-side encrypted, versioned backups in a local or cloud-sync folder the user controls.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. 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
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  5. 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.

    61 BFileSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  6. 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
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  7. 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
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  8. 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

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    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  10. 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
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