Syncthing Alternatives

Syncthing is described as 'Open-source, decentralized alternative ensuring data ownership with encrypted communication and peer-to-peer sync, void of central server reliance' and is a leading File Sync tool in the backup & sync category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Syncthing for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best Syncthing alternative is FreeFileSync, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Syncthing are Resilio Sync , Spacedrive, rsync and Koofr.

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Syncthing alternatives are mainly File Sync Tools, but if you're looking for Cloud Storage Services or Large File Transfer Services you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, iPhone, Android + Open Source and Android. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Syncthing.
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  1. 2DocStore icon
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    Secured Cloud Document Store with easy to integrate with any of your Applications. Develop a document management that will drive your business process and fuel best practices compliance and scale.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. View, upload, publish, search, share and embed your documents online for free. Our built-in online document viewer supports over 90 document formats including DOCX, PDF, PPT, XLS, among many others.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. SmallCloud is a minimal, privacy-focused alternative to AirDrop, Snapdrop, and file-syncing tools — designed for anyone who just wants to send a file from one device to another with zero friction.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. Peer-to-peer sharing app for sending files and text instantly between devices on the same Wi-Fi, with privacy-focused encryption, no login or installs, no cloud or server storage, up to 25MB file support, and compatibility with any modern browser or device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. AnyDrop icon
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    A free, browser-based, cross-platform alternative to AirDrop. Instantly share files, clipboard text snippets, and chat across devices with zero apps, zero installs, and no accounts required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. A secure file sync & share solution built for enterprises. It offers end-to-end encryption, real-time collaboration, and dedicated deployment options — giving you full control over your data.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Synology Drive iOS mobile app allows you to easily access and manage files in your Synology Drive on the go. In addition to common file types, such as documents, images, videos, and music, the app's user-friendly in-app viewer can open Synology Office documents...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. Upload your files anonymously and free. It offers you hotlinking, 5 GB file size limit and unlimited bandwidth and is a large file transfer service in the backup & sync category.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Winpinator is an independent Windows adaptation of Warpinator, developed from the ground up in C++.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. RsyncUI icon
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    RsyncUI is a macOS application developed using Swift and SwiftUI, designed for macOS Sonoma and subsequent versions. It leverages the command-line tool rsync for file synchronization. Notably, rsync executes the synchronization tasks, while RsyncUI provides a graphical user...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
     
  11. BurritoShare is a free, browser-based peer-to-peer file sharing tool that lets you send files of any size directly to another person — no uploading, no waiting, no size limits, and no account required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. Turn your old Android phone into a personal cloud. No extra hardware, no technical setup — install and pair with your main phone to browse, transfer & sync files over a direct encrypted connection.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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