SyncToy Alternatives for Linux

SyncToy is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is FreeFileSync, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to SyncToy and 17 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to SyncToy are rsync, GoodSync, SyncBack and Unison File Synchronizer.

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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

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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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about FreeFileSync as an Alternative to SyncToy
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    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.
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    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.
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    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
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    rsync

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    rsync is a software application for Unix which synchronizes files and directories from one location to another while minimizing data transfer using delta encoding when appropriate. An important feature of rsync not found in most similar programs/protocols is that the mirroring...

    130 rsync alternatives

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
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    Rsync implementations on Windows are very slow when performing a first-time backup; two days or more in unacceptable for a task which SyncToy can perform in a few hours.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think rsync is a great SyncToy alternative, some don't.

    • rsync is Free and Open SourceSyncToy is Free and Proprietary
    • rsync is Privacy focusedSyncToy is not according to our users
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    GoodSync

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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

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    • 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
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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 organizati...

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    SyncBack

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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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Powerful, reliable, and easy to use, with excellent licencing options.

    Guest
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    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
  7. Unison File Synchronizer icon

    Unison File Synchronizer

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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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    Synkron

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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

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  10. DirSync Pro icon

    DirSync Pro

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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
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  11. Syncovery icon

    Syncovery

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    Back up your data and synchronize PCs, Macs, servers, notebooks, and online storage space.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Bacula

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    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.

    77 Bacula alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
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    JFileSync

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    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
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    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.
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    • JFileSync is Free and Open SourceSyncToy is Free and Proprietary
    • JFileSync is Privacy focused and LightweightSyncToy is not according to our users
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    Qtd Sync

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    A graphical interface for the Rsync engine that will synchronise files between two computers either locally or over the internet. The beauty of Rsync is that it only transfers the exact part of a file that has changed (differential synchronisation), saving bandwidth and time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Kup Backup System icon

    Kup Backup System

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    Kup is created for helping people to keep up-to-date backups of their personal files. Connecting a USB hard drive is the primary supported way to store files, but saving files to a server over a network connection is also possible for advanced users.

    71 Kup Backup System alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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