rsync Alternatives for Linux

Alternatives list

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   Syncthing

    861 likes

   Open-source, peer-to-peer service offering encrypted file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage or central servers, suitable for various uses.

   131 Syncthing alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • File Sync Tool

   Origin

   • Sweden
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Self-Hosted
   • Cloudron
   • Termux
   • Terminal

   

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   ikaz

   Comment•Jul 6, 2022

   4

   Cannot sync between 2 local directories.

   

   

   • Almost everyone thinks Syncthing is a great rsync alternative.

   • Syncthing is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to rsync.

   • Syncthing is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to rsync.

   • Syncthing is Free and Open Sourcersync is also Free and Open Source
   • Syncthing is Lightweightrsync is not according to our users
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   FreeFileSync

    607 likes

   Open-source software for syncing and backing up files across Windows, macOS, and Linux by transferring only essential data.

   106 FreeFileSync alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium (Subscription)
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • File Sync Tool

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Flathub
   • PortableApps.com
   • Chocolatey

   

   

   

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   Duplicati

    352 likes

   Duplicati stores encrypted, incremental backups with AES-256 encryption and GPG, compatible with Windows, Linux, MacOS. Supports cloud services like OneDrive, Google Drive, and includes a built-in scheduler, auto-updater. Run backups through a web interface or command line.

   134 Duplicati alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium (Subscription)
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Backup Client
   • File Sync Tool

   Origin

   • International

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD

   

   

   

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   Christian Westrom

   Positive comment•Dec 10, 2021

   1

   Duplicati is not discontinued anymore. There is a 2.0 version in beta.

   Guest

   Negative comment•Nov 21, 2015

   1

   Duplicati does not transfer raw files, it only transfers zips of files

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   

   

   • Duplicati is Freemium and Open Sourcersync is Free and Open Source
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   Rclone

    173 likes

   Rclone ("rsync for cloud storage") is a command-line program to sync files and directories to and from different cloud storage providers.

   93 Rclone alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • File Sync Tool
   • Backup Client

   Origin

   • United Kingdom

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Oracle Solaris
   • FreeBSD
   • NetBSD
   • OpenBSD

   

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   Guest

   Positive comment•Feb 15, 2019

   0

   Supports a wide variety of cloud services, easy to set up with most I've tried.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   varian93

   Positive comment•Aug 31, 2018

   0

   It works very well on many platforms. The only complaint is that, much like rsync, you have to familiarize yourself with a bunch of "command line" parameters to be able to use it.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   

   

   • Almost everyone thinks Rclone is a great rsync alternative.

   • Rclone is Free and Open Sourcersync is also Free and Open Source
   • Rclone is Lightweightrsync is not according to our users
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   Restic

    66 likes

   restic is a program that does backups right. The design goals are: Easy, Fast, Verifiable, Secure, Efficient, Free.

   59 Restic alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Backup Client
   • File Sync Tool

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Arch Linux
   • FreeBSD
   • OpenBSD

   

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   Unison File Synchronizer

    96 likes

   Unison is a file-synchronization tool for POSIX-compliant systems (e.g. *BSD and GNU/Linux), macOS and Windows, with the caveat that the platform must be supported by OCaml. It allows two replicas of a collection of files and directories to be stored on different hosts (or diffe.

   55 Unison File Synchronizer alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • File Sync Tool

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Flathub
   • Flatpak
   • Snapcraft

   

   

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    SyncBack

     143 likes

    SyncBack allows for backing up, synchronizing, and restoring files on Windows. It offers a free version, SyncBackSE and Pro for more features, including local networks and cloud backups. Ideal for individuals and large organizations like hospitals, ensuring data protection and recovery.

    96 SyncBack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • File Sync Tool
    • Backup Client

    Origin

    • Singapore

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    

    

    

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    Guest

    Negative comment•Nov 21, 2015

    -2

    Only supports insecure remote backups, very irresponsible

    Review by a new / low-activity user.

    

    

    • SyncBack is Freemium and Proprietaryrsync is Free and Open Source
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    Déjà Dup

     80 likes

    Déjà Dup is a simple backup tool. It hides the complexity of doing backups the Right Way (encrypted, off-site, and regularly) and uses Restic behind the scenes.

    91 Déjà Dup alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Backup Client

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME

    

    

    

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    Back In Time

     51 likes

    Back In Time is a simple backup tool for Linux, inspired by "FlyBack project".

    56 Back In Time alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    

    

    

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    Synkron

     75 likes

    Synkron is an application for folder synchronisation and folder-backups that allows you to configure your synchronisations in detail. Despite having many features, the user interface of Synkron is very user-friendly and easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • File Sync Tool

    Origin

    • Slovakia
    • EU

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    

    

    

    +1

    

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    Syncovery

     39 likes

    Back up your data and synchronize PCs, Macs, servers, notebooks, and online storage space.

    68 Syncovery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • File Sync Tool

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    

    

    

    +9

    

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    DirSync Pro

     37 likes

    DirSync Pro is a small, but powerful utility for file and folder synchronization. Java JRE 1.7 or above is needed to run DirSync Pro.

    89 DirSync Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • File Sync Tool

    Origin

    • Netherlands
    • EU

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    

    

    

    +2

    

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