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 , rsync, Syncthing-Fork and Sync.com.

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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 iPhone, Open Source, 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. Rclone GUI icon
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    A GUI for Rclone, with additional features including batch file generation, auto cloud setup, and saved file/folder paths.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Bitwarden Send icon
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    A secure and ephemeral way to transmit sensitive information to anyone. Sends can include plaintext or file attachments up to 100 MB.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
     
  3. Syncthing's official Android client was archived in December 2024. No single client ran on both phones from one codebase, so I built this. The daemon runs in-process via gomobile, with a React Native UI scaffolded from react-native-go.

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    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  4. Synology C2 icon
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    Synology C2 synchronizes data across all your devices, such as computers, mobile devices, or other Synology NAS. Build a private cloud and ensure files are readily available when and where you need them.

    178 Synology C2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. NitroShare icon
     34 likes

    A network file-sharing application that makes sending a file to another machine on the local network as easy as dragging-and-dropping.

    121 NitroShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  6. BasicSync icon
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    A simple app for running Syncthing on Android.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. Parsec Cloud icon
     2 likes

    Parsec is a free software (AGPL v3) aiming at easily share your work and data in the cloud in total privacy thanks to cryptographic security.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. ByteSync icon
     5 likes

    Free and open-source differential file synchronization software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. ByteSync securely compares and transfers only file differences — no VPN, no setup, just fast, encrypted, cross-platform sync and backup.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. TransferChain Drive is a blockchain-based and privacy-focused cloud storage provider. It is based in Switzerland, with its headquarters are located in Zug, Switzerland. Data on TransferChain Drive is end-to-end encrypted, split and distributed, solely with blockchain...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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