Free SyncToy Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to SyncToy for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows 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 many of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to SyncToy are GoodSync, SyncBack, Unison File Synchronizer and AOMEI Backupper.

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SyncToy alternatives are mainly File Sync Tools, but if you're looking for Backup Clients or File Copy Utilities you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, File Sync, Windows + Free, Android, Linux, Open Source and Windows. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to SyncToy.
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  1. FreeFileSync icon

    FreeFileSync

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

    106 FreeFileSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about FreeFileSync as an Alternative to SyncToy
    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.
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    • Most users think FreeFileSync is a great SyncToy alternative.

    • FreeFileSync is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to SyncToy.

    • FreeFileSync is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SyncToy.

    • FreeFileSync is Freemium and Open SourceSyncToy is Free and Proprietary
    • FreeFileSync is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSyncToy is not according to our users
  2. GoodSync icon

    GoodSync

     138 likes
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    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.

    124 GoodSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Most users think GoodSync is a great SyncToy alternative.

    • GoodSync is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to SyncToy.

    • GoodSync is Freemium and ProprietarySyncToy is Free and Proprietary
  4. SyncBack icon

    SyncBack

     143 likes
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    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.

    98 SyncBack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    alternativetosurfer
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    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.
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    • Most users think SyncBack is a great SyncToy alternative.

    • SyncBack is Freemium and ProprietarySyncToy is Free and Proprietary
    • SyncBack is Privacy focusedSyncToy is not according to our users
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  6. Unison File Synchronizer icon

    Unison File Synchronizer

     96 likes
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    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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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  7. AOMEI Backupper icon

    AOMEI Backupper

     76 likes
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    Protects operating systems, files, and disks on Windows PCs and Servers with full backup, cloning, and migration tools. Offers sync, encrypted backups, flexible restore to dissimilar hardware or partitions, scheduled and real-time backups, and space management features.

    39 AOMEI Backupper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Synkron icon

    Synkron

     75 likes
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    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.

    67 Synkron alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  10. Toucan icon

    Toucan

     38 likes
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    Toucan is a small portableapp utility allowing you to synchronise, backup and secure your data with more options than the built in suite utilities. It is split up into 7 tabs, allowing you to easily find the function that you want.

    61 Toucan alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  11. DirSync Pro icon

    DirSync Pro

     37 likes
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Basic
     
  12. SyncFolders icon

    SyncFolders

     25 likes
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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.

    32 SyncFolders alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    PureSync

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    PureSync is a professional file backup and synchronization software, that can automatically keep a backup of your important files, import files from your digital camera and synchronize the contents of multiple folders, but not from "Windows Mobile" devices and no...

    71 PureSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Only 6.26 MB space-demand on the harddisk
     
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    SyncFolder

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    A super simple app to backup / synchronize folders on Windows 10 and import photos and videos from a camera or smartphone connected over USB or WiFi.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main page
    Tasks overview
    Configuring tasks
     
  15. DSynchronize icon

    DSynchronize

     18 likes
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    DSynchronize is a stand-alone utility that let you periodically synchronize two or more folders on Hard Disk, Floppy Disk, LAN, USB Key, CD-DVD (with packet writing software) and FTP server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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