Free SyncToy Alternatives for Mac

SyncToy is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best free Mac alternative is FreeFileSync, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to SyncToy and 18 are free and available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Mac alternatives to SyncToy are GoodSync, SyncBack, Unison File Synchronizer and Synkron.

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  1. FreeFileSync icon

    FreeFileSync

     620 likes

    Open-source software for syncing and backing up files across Windows, macOS, and Linux by transferring only essential data.

    109 FreeFileSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Chocolatey
    Windows
     
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    FreeFileSync vs SyncToy Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Former SyncToy user converted to FFS. Researched a lot of alternatives, found FFS came closest to what I needed. Completely dropped SyncToy now. Happily using FFS for several months.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    awesome piece of software. Got all I need and even options I did not think of. Will donate to developers for sure after some time.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    Sadly was not stable- Crashed for me and never completed.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • FreeFileSync is Freemium and Open SourceSyncToy is Free and Proprietary
    • FreeFileSync is Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedSyncToy is not according to our users
  2. GoodSync icon

    GoodSync

     139 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.

    128 GoodSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    GoodSync screenshot 1
     
  4. SyncBack icon

    SyncBack

     143 likes

    SyncBack allows for backing up, synchronizing, and restoring files on Windows. It offers a free version, SyncBackSE and Pro for more features, including local networks and cloud backups. Ideal for individuals and large organizations like hospitals, ensuring data protection and recovery.

    100 SyncBack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    SyncBack screenshot 1
     
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    SyncBack vs SyncToy Comments
    alternativetosurfer
    Positive
    0

    Powerful, reliable, and easy to use, with excellent licencing options.

    Guest
    Negative
    -9

    It's an FTP client, not a folder sync client.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • SyncBack is Freemium and ProprietarySyncToy is Free and Proprietary
    • SyncBack is Decentralized and Privacy focusedSyncToy is not according to our users
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  6. Unison File Synchronizer icon

    Unison File Synchronizer

     96 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    Unison running in KDE terminal window
     
  7. Synkron icon

    Synkron

     75 likes

    Synkron is an application for folder synchronisation and folder-backups that allows you to configure your synchronisations in detail. Despite having many features, the user interface of Synkron is very user-friendly and easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Main window
     
  8. DirSync Pro icon

    DirSync Pro

     37 likes

    DirSync Pro is a small, but powerful utility for file and folder synchronization. Java JRE 1.7 or above is needed to run DirSync Pro.

    89 DirSync Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Basic
     
  10. Bacula icon

    Bacula

     30 likes

    Bacula is a set of computer programs that permit managing backup, recovery, and verification of computer data across a network of computers of different kinds.

    78 Bacula alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
    Bacula screenshot 1
     
  11. RsyncOSX icon

    RsyncOSX

     6 likes

    A macOS GUI for rsync.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    RsyncOSX screenshot 1
     
  12. JFileSync icon

    JFileSync

     15 likes

    JFileSync is a Java application used to synchronize directories of two different file systems. For instance, you want to synchronize a set of directories on your laptop with a set of corresponding directories on your workstation. English and German UI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    English and German
     
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    JFileSync vs SyncToy Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Best alternative IMO, functionality wise. You can setup profile to sync between 2 folders, you can preview what file to be synced, can exclude files.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • JFileSync is Free and Open SourceSyncToy is Free and Proprietary
    • JFileSync is Privacy focused and LightweightSyncToy is not according to our users
  13. SmartBackup icon

    SmartBackup

     3 likes

    SmartBackup is an easy to use macOS utility to sync folders, volumes, or to create a bootable clone of your startup disk. It supports different configurations for multiple destinations, excludes, can archive deleted or changed files, and features built-in automation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    SmartBackup screenshot 1
     
  14. Sync Folders icon

    Sync Folders

     2 likes

    The Sync Folders Pro synchronizes any number of folders on the fly at the same time when there are changes, or connecting external drives at a set time or manually. The app sync folders with or without filter for folder names and / or file names.?

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Sync Folders screenshot 1
     
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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
     
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