Syncthing AlternativesTop File Sync Tools and other similar apps like Syncthing

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   GoodSync

    139 likes

   A comprehensive solution for file synchronization and backup, GoodSync allows seamless and real-time file sync across desktops, mobiles, and cloud services directly, bypassing third-party servers. Ideal for both personal and professional needs.

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   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • File Sync
   • Backup Client

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad

   • United States

   

   

   

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   FreeFileSync

    635 likes

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

   120 FreeFileSync alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • File Sync
   • Backup Client

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

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

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   FreeFileSync vs Syncthing Comments

   Positive comment by Sam Lander · Jun 18, 2023

   FreeFileSync is less prone to errors. I trust it more than Syncthing.

   Negative comment by Guest · Sep 26, 2021

   UI is not as nice; some features seem to be available only after donating (so “Freemium”, not free)

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   • FreeFileSync is Freemium and Open SourceSyncthing is Free and Open Source
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   Syncthing-Fork

    56 likes

   Comprehensive file sync solution featuring individual sync settings per device and folder, Android-optimized interface, efficient battery-saving options, two-way SD card sync on Android 11+, and robust encrypted folder support for security.

   10 Syncthing-Fork alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

   Application type

   • File Sync

   Platforms

   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • F-Droid
   • OpenAPK

   

   

   

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   Syncthing-Fork vs Syncthing Comments

   Positive comment by Aleksandr Dikov · Feb 26, 2019

   Syncthing-Fork is enhancement version of original Android app.

   Positive comment by Guest · Jun 2, 2021

   Syncthing alone was not working for me to transfer files from work profile to personal profile so installed each syncthing and its fork and it worked.

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   • Syncthing-Fork is Free and Open SourceSyncthing is also Free and Open Source
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   Resilio Sync

    329 likes

   Resilio Sync allows you to automatically sync files between computers via secure, distributed technology (P2P bittorrent protocol).

   82 Resilio Sync alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • File Sync
   • Cloud Storage

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • BSD
   • Windows Phone
   • iPad
   • Kindle Fire

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Resilio Sync vs Syncthing Comments

   Top Positive Comment by geekypete · Oct 29, 2017

   It's still free for personal use, but is updated commercially. Comes from good people and they should be good for a while.

   Positive comment by Slavana joker · Mar 24, 2023

   This is a commercial file synchronization tool that offers similar features to Syncthing, including peer-to-peer file syncing, selective file syncing, and support for multiple platforms.

   Positive comment by endolith · Jun 17, 2020

   Same thing as Syncthing but more reliable

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   • Resilio Sync is Free and ProprietarySyncthing is Free and Open Source
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   rsync

    279 likes

   Utility for Unix file and directory synchronization using delta encoding for efficient transfer, supports compression, incremental backup, remote operation via SSH, customizable filters, permission and timestamp preservation, and daemon mode on TCP 873.

   143 rsync alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application type

   • File Sync

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Cygwin
   • Haiku

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Negative comment by Guest · Jan 31, 2016

   rsync is a pure command line client, requiring explicitly the command to be typed, with accurate data on the destination whereas Syncthing seems to run in background. This would require to use rsync plus something else (e.g. a scheduler, cron, acron, pick one)

   Positive comment by Samenaga · Jun 8, 2025

   I like rsync as an alternative to synthing because it can do pretty much the same. I like to use rsync for one off transfers or backups and syncthing for mirror syncronization.

   Negative comment by Spout · Sep 29, 2021

   they have some overlapping features but are pretty different tools. rsync is much more powerful in the diversity of things it can do and is purely command line. syncthing has a web interface (in addition to cli for those who are so inclined) and device apps and is simpler to set up. rsync will easily let you hose your files if you use it wrong whereas syncthing is more set up to avoid that.

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   • rsync is Free and Open SourceSyncthing is also Free and Open Source
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   SyncTrayzor

    92 likes

   SyncTrayzor is a wrapper for Syncthing which allows Syncthing's window to be hidden in the tray area. SyncTrayzor has a built-in web browser to manage Syncthing without opening your browser. SyncTrayzor can be configured to automatically start at PC startup.

   43 SyncTrayzor alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MIT)

   Application type

   • File Sync

   Platforms

   • Windows

   

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   Negative comment by John Fastman · Jan 4, 2017

   Ordinarily, SyncThing - which is great - runs in a web browser tab. Some people don't like that. Fair enough. So they made SyncTrayzor which gives you an alternative way of accessing SynThing functionality via the taskbar. It's not an alternative, though. It's an add-on. I don't see that much of an advantage, but others might.

   Negative comment by Guest · Sep 29, 2015

   This is an addon to Syncthing which enables to run Syncthing in the task bar.

   Positive comment by Guest · Jan 20, 2018

   It's an alternative way to use the front-end of syncthing (so it's not a full alternative to syncthing -- it is an add-on), and a great one. I recommend it to ease the usability curve for most users.

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   • SyncTrayzor is Free and Open SourceSyncthing is also Free and Open Source
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    Unison File Synchronizer

     97 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.

    57 Unison File Synchronizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • File Sync

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

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

    • United States

    

    

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    Sync.com

     99 likes

    Offers cloud file storage with end-to-end encryption, automated backup, and multi-device sync. Includes zero-knowledge privacy, password-protected sharing, permissions, and collaboration features. Large file support, offline access, file recovery, and Canadian privacy compliance.

    133 Sync.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Cloud Storage
    • File Sync

    Origin

    • Canada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    • Canada

    

    

    

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    SyncBack

     144 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.

    109 SyncBack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • File Sync
    • Backup Client

    Origin

    • Singapore

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    • Singapore

    

    

    

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    SparkleShare

     109 likes

    SparkleShare is a Free Open Source syncing tool. Its light, secure and easy to use. SparkleShare allows you to setup your own servers so you always keep control on your data.

    86 SparkleShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • File Sync

    Origin

    • United States

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    • United States

    

    

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    Rymdport

     11 likes

    Rymdport (formerly wormhole-gui) is a cross-platform application that lets you easily and safely share files, folders, and text between devices. The data is sent securely with end-to-end encryption using the same protocol as Magic Wormhole.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD

    

    

    

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    Samba

     64 likes

    Samba is the standard Windows interoperability suite of programs for Linux and Unix.

    18 Samba alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD

    

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    Round Sync

     10 likes

    Round Sync helps you to manage your files, everywhere you go, on your local device or on most cloud providers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • File Sync

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    • Germany
    • EU

    

    

    

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