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. SyncFolders icon
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    SyncFolders helps you to synchronize the contents of two folders, including any subfolders, track file modifications and deletions in a local database, propagate deletions and detect file renames, which is a noteworthy feature.

    29 SyncFolders alternatives
    SyncFolders screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SyncFolders Features

    1.  Automatic Backup
    2.  Schedule Backup
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Incremental Backup
    5.  Portable
    6.  Synchronization
    7.  Folder Mirroring
    8.  Folder Sync
    9.  Multiple languages
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  2. D-LAN icon
     9 likes

    A free LAN file sharing software. The goal is to easily exchange a large amount of data in a local area network environment like a LAN-Party. After you launched D-LAN, you will see all other people and their sharing automatically without special configuration.

    19 D-LAN alternatives
    File browser

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    Not updated since Feb 2013. See http://www.d-lan.net/

    D-LAN iconSyncthing Icon

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  3. Aurora Files icon
     5 likes

    Your files in your cloud on your rules. Aurora Files is an open-source file storage platform for small teams and personal users.

    35 Aurora Files alternatives
    Aurora Files - Login screen

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Aurora Files Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  AES-256 Encryption
    3.  Integrated Chat
    4.  Built-in editor
    5.  White-labeled
    6.  Support for Amazon S3
    7.  2 way sync
    8. ONLYOFFICE icon  Onlyoffice integration
    9.  WebDAV Support
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  4. OpenDrop icon
     9 likes

    OpenDrop is a command-line tool that allows sharing files between devices directly over Wi-Fi. Its unique feature is that it is protocol-compatible with Apple AirDrop which allows to share files with Apple devices running iOS and macOS.

    66 OpenDrop alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    OpenDrop iconSyncthing Icon

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  5. rDrop icon
     3 likes

    Send files from one device to another by scanning a QR code. No compression, No size limit, Secure and Fast! Like AirDrop, but works on any device, OS or platform!

    70 rDrop alternatives
    rDrop screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    rDrop Features

    1.  WebRTC
    2.  Support for Large File
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    rDrop iconSyncthing Icon

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  6. Cloudu icon
     5 likes

    With Cloudu you can manage your own files in one central location. You can access all your documents, videos and music from various devices!

    133 Cloudu alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Blackberry 10
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  7. CloudSync icon
     7 likes

    Stress-free sync between Cloud Storages. You do not have to manually download and upload files between storages. CloudSync will download and upload files automatically and transfer result will be reported. (File transfer happens on your PC/Mac)

    29 CloudSync alternatives
    CloudSync screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    CloudSync Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Synchronization
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Sync with Onedrive
    5. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    6.  Sync with Google Drive
    7.  Sync with Box
    8.  Sync with Amazon Drive
    9.  Swift
    CloudSync iconSyncthing Icon

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  8. Ulozto.net icon
     6 likes

    This is the english version of Uloz.to . It works worldwide. Free accounts get unlimited storage.

    150 Ulozto.net alternatives
    Ulozto.net screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Ulozto.net Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Unlimited storage
    Ulozto.net iconSyncthing Icon

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  9. Syncthing Lite icon
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    This is a client-oriented implementation, designed to work online by downloading and uploading files from an active device on the network (instead of synchronizing a local copy of the entire repository).

    2 Syncthing Lite alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    Discontinued

    The official website link reads: "Nobody is working on this project anymore. If you’d like to pick up development, please ask about it on https://forum.syncthing.net/ 1, or feel free to fork."https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing-lite

    Syncthing Lite iconSyncthing Icon

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