Syncthing Alternatives

Syncthing is described as 'Replaces proprietary sync and cloud services with something open, trustworthy and decentralized. Your data is your data alone and you deserve to choose where it is stored' 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 Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and Web-based apps. The best Syncthing alternative is Resilio Sync , which is free. Other great apps like Syncthing are FreeFileSync, Rclone, rsync and OnionShare.

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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 replaces proprietary sync and cloud services with something open, trustworthy and decentralized. Your data is your data alone and you deserve to choose where it is stored.

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Syncthing alternatives page was last updated Dec 26, 2024
  1. Sync.com icon
     94 likes

    Sync makes it easy to store, share and access your files from everywhere - your privacy guaranteed.

    113 Sync.com alternatives
    Sync.com screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Client side encryption
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  File Versioning
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Unlimited storage
    10.  Encrypted sync
    11.  Encrypted storage
    12.  Encrypted photo upload
    Sync.com iconSyncthing Icon

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  2. SyncBack icon
     142 likes

    SyncBack 11 Pro, developed by 2BrightSparks, is a backup and synchronization software compatible with any local and online services. It's designed to backup, synchronize, and restore data files on Windows operating systems.

    94 SyncBack alternatives
    SyncBack screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    SyncBack Features

    1.  Folder Sync
    2.  Mirror Backup
    3.  Password encryption
    4.  Schedule Backup
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  File Versioning
    7.  Backup to Cloud Storage
    8.  Backup profiles
    9.  Support for FTP
    10.  Delta Backup
    SyncBack iconSyncthing Icon

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  3. GoodSync icon
     136 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.

    123 GoodSync alternatives
    GoodSync screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Top GoodSync Features

    1.  2 way sync
    2.  File Sync
    3.  Mirror Backup
    4.  WebDAV Support
    5.  Support for Amazon S3
    6.  Synchronization
    7.  Selective Synchronization
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Portable
    11.  Visual Comparison
    12.  Real-time sync
    GoodSync iconSyncthing Icon

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    Comments about GoodSync as an Alternative to Syncthing
     
    Spout

    back up and sync are not the same function and while syncthing is always very explicit about that, this software (which I have not used) appears to be furthering confusing by conflating the two.

    Positive commentSep 29, 2021
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    • GoodSync is Freemium and ProprietarySyncthing is Free and Open Source
  4. Icedrive icon
     39 likes

    Icedrive is a cloud storage, backup and file sharing service with browser, desktop and mobile apps.

    The Icedrive desktop application allows users to mount their cloud storage space as a real hard drive.

    182 Icedrive alternatives
    Icedrive screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Built-in File Manager
    2.  File Sync
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Mounting drives
    6.  Built-in Media converter
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Shared Folders
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  File Storage
    12.  WebDAV Support
    Icedrive iconSyncthing Icon

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  5. Unison File Synchronizer icon
     93 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.

    52 Unison File Synchronizer alternatives
    Unison running in KDE terminal window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Bidirectional sync
    2.  Synchronization
    3.  File Sync
    4.  2 way sync
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  Folder Sync
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  Support for Rsync
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Gtk
    Unison File Synchronizer iconSyncthing Icon

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. SyncTrayzor icon
     88 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.

    42 SyncTrayzor alternatives
    SyncTrayzor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Syncthing

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Sync
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Synchronization
    4.  Folder Sync
    5.  Real-time sync
    6.  Portable
    7.  Selective Synchronization
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Mesh network
    Discontinued

    The project seems to have been abandoned, with no updates since 2021. The newer alternative is Syncthingtray

    SyncTrayzor iconSyncthing Icon

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    Comments about SyncTrayzor as an Alternative to Syncthing
     
       
    John Fastman

    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 commentJan 4, 2017
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    Guest

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

    Negative commentSep 29, 2015
    18
    Guest

    It is a shell/front-end for SyncThing. Not an alternative.

    Negative commentAug 17, 2022
    2
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    • Most users think SyncTrayzor is a great Syncthing alternative.

    • SyncTrayzor is Free and Open SourceSyncthing is also Free and Open Source
    • SyncTrayzor is LightweightSyncthing is not according to our users
  9. SparkleShare icon
     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.

    79 SparkleShare alternatives
    SparkleShare screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    SparkleShare Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Folder Sync
    4.  Client side encryption
    5.  Synchronization
    Discontinued

    The developer dropped this project.https://github.com/hbons/SparkleShare/issues/2006

    SparkleShare iconSyncthing Icon

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