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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    lsyncd

     2 likes

    Lsyncd watches a local directory trees event monitor interface (inotify or fsevents). It aggregates and combines events for a few seconds and then spawns one (or more) process(es) to synchronize the changes. By default this is rsync.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Airclap icon

    Airclap

     1 like

    Welcome to Airclap, where file transfers are a joy, and time is never wasted. With no internet needed, seamless cross-platform compatibility, and blazing-fast speeds, Airclap revolutionizes how you share files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Two Potatoes icon

    Two Potatoes

     1 like

    Two Potatoes is a secure, zero-knowledge file vault for sharing encrypted files without creating an account.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Two Potatoes Free Plan
     
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    Sync.com

    Offers cloud file storage with end-to-end encryption, automated backup, and multi-device sync. Includes zero-knowledge privacy, password-protected sharing, permissions, and collaboration features. Large file support, offline acce...

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  6. Truck - Rsync Client icon

    Truck - Rsync Client

     2 likes

    A graphical user interface for rsync, which looks-and-feels like a standard FTP client, but uses the rsync protocol ‘under the hood’ to boost transfer speeds.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. CloudBerry Box icon

    CloudBerry Box

     11 likes

    CloudBerry Box provides bi-directional synchronization of data across remote computers. Synchronization between end-points is performed through your cloud storage account. No 3rd party services involved into data processing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Kapsul.ai icon

    Kapsul.ai

     2 likes

    A decentralized data storage platform offering secure, private, and affordable file storage for efficient document management and collaboration.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. WarpDrop icon

    WarpDrop

     1 like

    Privacy-first, self-hostable, realtime file sharing. Like AirDrop, but for people who don't trust "The Cloud™?" or just want to feel like a hacker sending files over a CLI.

    50 WarpDrop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
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  11. namucloud myPC icon

    namucloud myPC

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    namucloud myPC can connect to all devices by creating cloud with my PC without using NAS device.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. CopyBucket icon

    CopyBucket

     5 likes

    CopyBucket is a cloud-based clipboard. It gives you the power of cloud-storage with the ease of use of copy/paste.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
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    LAN-Share

     3 likes

    LAN Share is a cross platform local area network file transfer application, built using Qt GUI framework. It can be used to transfer a whole folder, one or more files, large or small immediately without any additional configuration.

    60 LAN-Share alternatives

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. MyWorkDrive icon

    MyWorkDrive

     9 likes

    MyWorkDrive Software helps businesses provide Secure File Sharing and Remote Access to their own File Shares and Storage without VPN, syncing or migrating data in a public cloud.

    79 MyWorkDrive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  15. MacDropAny icon

    MacDropAny

     1 like

    MacDropAny is a simple app that painlessly allows Mac users to sync any folder on their computer through Dropbox. It provides similar functionality to DropboxFolderSync, which is an application for Windows. MacDropAny is compatible with Snow Leopard and Lion (from version 1.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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