Siphon AlternativesBrowser Backup Tools and other similar apps like Siphon

Siphon is described as 'Will manage and sync your Firefox Add-ons between multiple computers. It will also save your Add-on list if you ever need to reinstall Firefox' and is a Browser Backup tool in the backup & sync category. There are three alternatives to Siphon for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, BSD, Self-Hosted and Mozilla Firefox apps. The best Siphon alternative is Firefox Sync, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Siphon are MozBackup and Hekasoft Backup & Restore.

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Siphon will manage and sync your Firefox Add-ons between multiple computers. It will also save your Add-on list if you ever need to reinstall Firefox.

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Siphon alternatives page was last updated Sep 4, 2024
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  1. Firefox Sync icon
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    Firefox Sync

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    Lets you sync your data and preferences (such as your bookmarks, history, passwords, open tabs and installed add-ons) across all your devices. It's free to use.

    39 Firefox Sync alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Bookmarks
    2.  Tab sync
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Password sync
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Cloud Sync
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    • Firefox Sync is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Siphon.

    • Firefox Sync is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Siphon.

    • Firefox Sync is Free and Open SourceSiphon is also Free and Open Source
    • Firefox Sync is Privacy focusedSiphon is not according to our users
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    MozBackup

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    MozBackup is a simple utility for creating backups of Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Sunbird, Flock, SeaMonkey, Mozilla Suite, Spicebird, Songbird and Netscape profiles.

    6 MozBackup alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MozBackup Features

    1.  Export Firefox profile
    2.  Backup profiles
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.5.2 Beta 1, released on May 6th, 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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  4. Hekasoft Backup & Restore icon
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    Hekasoft Backup & Restore

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    Hekasoft Backup & Restore is an all-in-one solution to manage your browser data and settings. Backup your favorite browser’s settings in a single file that you can store on external drive or CD-ROM and use it to restore the profile.

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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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