Syncthing AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Large File Transfer Services

The best Large File Transfer alternative to Syncthing is OnionShare, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Syncthing and 17 are Large File Transfer Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Large File Transfer Service alternatives to Syncthing are ShareDrop, Rymdport, Ouisync and Croc.

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Syncthing alternatives page was last updated Dec 26, 2024
  1. OnionShare icon
     86 likes

    OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network.

    52 OnionShare alternatives
    OnionShare screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Tor
    2.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Receive files
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    Comments about OnionShare as an Alternative to Syncthing
     
    unidev

    It's a File transfer tool and not used for syncing personal data

    Negative commentNov 14, 2023
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    • Some users think OnionShare is a great Syncthing alternative, some don't.

    • OnionShare is Free and Open SourceSyncthing is also Free and Open Source
    • OnionShare is Privacy focused and LightweightSyncthing is not according to our users
  2. ShareDrop icon
     63 likes

    ShareDrop is an HTML5 clone of the Apple AirDrop service. It allows you to transfer files directly between devices, without having to upload them to any server first. It uses WebRTC for secure peer-to-peer file transfer and Firebase for presence management and WebRTC signaling.

    98 ShareDrop alternatives
    ShareDrop screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  WebRTC
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  MIT License
    ShareDrop iconSyncthing Icon

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    • ShareDrop is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Syncthing.

    • ShareDrop is Free and Open SourceSyncthing is also Free and Open Source
    • ShareDrop is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSyncthing is not according to our users
  3. Rymdport icon
     8 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.

    9 Rymdport alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD

    Rymdport Features

    1.  Cross-Platform
    2.  File Sending
    Rymdport iconSyncthing Icon

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  4. Ouisync icon
     9 likes

    Store, sync, and share files across devices anywhere.

    37 Ouisync alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Shared Folders
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  5. Croc icon
     18 likes

    croc is a tool I built to easily and securely transfer stuff from one computer to another.

    The only tool that is easily installed and used on any platform, and has secure peer-to-peer transferring, and has the capability to resume broken transfers.

    85 Croc alternatives
    Croc screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  Data transfer
    3.  File Sending
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Multi Platform
    6.  Local network sharing
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Portable
    11.  Password protection
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  6. GNOME Warp icon
     10 likes

    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

    65 GNOME Warp alternatives
    GNOME Warp screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    GNOME Warp Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  Image Sharing
    3.  Document Sharing
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  No registration required
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  7. Dukto R6 icon
     78 likes

    Dukto is an easy file transfer tool designed for LAN use. Use it in everyday work to transfer files from one PC to another, without worrying about users, permissions, operating systems, protocols, clients, servers and so on… Just start dukto on the two PCs and transfer files and...

    44 Dukto R6 alternatives
    Dukto R6 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet

    Dukto R6 Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Drag and Drop
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer maintained. Last version, released in 2013 can be still downloaded on the official website

    Dukto R6 iconSyncthing Icon

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  8. Zaclys ownCloud provider icon
     24 likes

    Zaclys provides easy and secure cloud online storage and synchronization based on the ownCloud free and open-source solution.

    151 Zaclys ownCloud provider alternatives
    Zaclys ownCloud provider screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Top Zaclys ownCloud provider Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    4.  Unlimited storage
    5.  Calendar Sync
    6.  Sync Contacts
    7.  Organization
    8.  Password encryption
    9.  Online Sharing
    10.  Photo Synchronization
    11.  Email provider
    12.  Social media integration
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  9. Arc File Sharing by Quadren icon
     4 likes

    Arc is a seamless, secure and cross-platform file sharing service by Quadren. Arc aims to recreate the magic of Airdrop between your own devices, but without the platform limitations. Arc works perfectly between your phone, laptop and desktop.

    29 Arc File Sharing by Quadren alternatives
    UI on mobile
    UI on mobile (dark)
    +1
    Upto 240 Mbps on WiFi

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Arc File Sharing by Quadren Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  LAN
    Arc File Sharing by Quadren iconSyncthing Icon

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