Open Source Syncthing Alternatives for Android

Syncthing is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best open source Android alternative is OnionShare. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Syncthing and 14 are open source and available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Android alternatives to Syncthing are Syncthing-Fork, Ouisync, EasySync and Round Sync.

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Syncthing alternatives are mainly File Sync Tools but may also be Cloud Storage Services or Large File Transfer Services.  Other popular filters includes Android + Open Source. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Syncthing.
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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
    OnionShare iconSyncthing Icon

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    unidev

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

    Negative commentNov 14, 2023
    0
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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. Syncthing-Fork icon
     22 likes

    This is a fork of the Syncthing-Android wrapper for Syncthing that brings major enhancements like:

    4 Syncthing-Fork alternatives
    Syncthing-Fork screenshot 1
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    Syncthing-Fork screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Top Syncthing-Fork Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Real-time sync
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  File Versioning
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Selective Synchronization
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  Direct P2P Sync
    Syncthing-Fork iconSyncthing Icon

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    Comments about Syncthing-Fork as an Alternative to Syncthing
     
    Aleksandr Dikov

    Syncthing-Fork is enhancement version of original Android app.

    Positive commentFeb 26, 2019
    1
    Guest

    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.

    Positive commentJun 2, 2021
    1
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    • Almost everyone thinks Syncthing-Fork is a great Syncthing alternative.

    • Syncthing-Fork is Free and Open SourceSyncthing is also Free and Open Source
  3. Ouisync icon
     9 likes

    Store, sync, and share files across devices anywhere.

    37 Ouisync alternatives
    Ouisync screenshot 1
    Ouisync screenshot 2

    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
    Ouisync iconSyncthing Icon

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  4. EasySync icon
     8 likes

    Synchronize your android phone/tablet with your DAV server, the easy way.

    55 EasySync alternatives
    EasySync screenshot 1
    EasySync screenshot 2
    +1
    EasySync screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  WebDAV Sync
    4.  WebDAV Support
    5.  Synchronization
    EasySync iconSyncthing Icon

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  5. Round Sync icon
     6 likes

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

    56 Round Sync alternatives
    Round Sync screenshot 1
    Round Sync screenshot 2
    +1
    Round Sync screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Round Sync Features

    1.  WebDAV Support
    2.  WebDAV Sync
    3.  Material design
    4.  Support for DLNA
    Round Sync iconSyncthing Icon

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  6. RCX icon
     4 likes

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

    55 RCX alternatives
    RCX screenshot 1
    RCX screenshot 2
    +1
    RCX screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    RCX iconSyncthing Icon

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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. Internxt Drive icon
     64 likes

    Internxt Drive is an open-source, zero-knowledge, encrypted cloud storage service based on absolute privacy and security. Internxt cloud uses blockchain technology so people’s data and files are fully encrypted and secure. Internxt Send, a secure file transfer service.

    149 Internxt Drive alternatives
    Internxt Drive screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Decentralized storage
    3.  Based on Blockchain
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  WEB3
    9.  Blockchain
    10.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    Internxt Drive iconSyncthing Icon

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  9. Bitwarden Send icon
     14 likes

    A secure and ephemeral way to transmit sensitive information to anyone. Sends can include plaintext or file attachments up to 100 MB.

    90 Bitwarden Send alternatives
    Bitwarden Send screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox

    Bitwarden Send Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    Bitwarden Send iconSyncthing Icon

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