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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 Mac alternative is Syncthing, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to SyncToy and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to SyncToy are FreeFileSync, IPFS, SyncBack and GoodSync.

SyncToy alternatives are mainly File Sync Tools but may also be Backup Clients or Diff Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of SyncToy.
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  1. GoodSync icon

    GoodSync

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    • Android
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    118 alternatives to GoodSync 

    GoodSync syncs files between your computer, mobile devices, FTP, SFTP, Amazon S3, Google Drive, OneDrive, WebDAV, Azure.

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    1.  End-to-End EncryptionGoodSync has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
    2.  PortableGoodSync can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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    GoodSync vs SyncToy opinions
    Most users think GoodSync is a great alternative to SyncToy.
  2. Syncthing icon

    Syncthing

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    • Android
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    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    114 alternatives to Syncthing 

    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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    1.  DecentralizedSyncthing is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
    2.  End-to-End EncryptionSyncthing has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
    3.  LightweightSyncthing consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    4.  Dark ModeSyncthing supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    5.  Command line interfaceSyncthing either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
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    Syncthing vs SyncToy opinions
    This alternative is disputed. Syncthing is still a legitimate alternative to SyncToy, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
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    unlike sync toy folders on the same machine cannot be synced and this is by design .

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    SyncThing cannot synchronize on the same machine.

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  4. FreeFileSync icon

    FreeFileSync

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Chocolatey
    • Flathub
    96 alternatives to FreeFileSync 

    FreeFileSync is a folder comparison and synchronization software that creates and manages backup copies of all your important files. Instead of copying every file every time, FreeFileSync determines the differences between a source and a target folder and transfers only the...

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    1.  File VersioningFreeFileSync has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
    2.  PortableFreeFileSync can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    3.  Command line interfaceFreeFileSync either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
    4.  Dark ModeFreeFileSync supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    5.  No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in FreeFileSync without registration.
    6.  DecentralizedFreeFileSync is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
    7.  Works OfflineFreeFileSync can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    8.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
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    FreeFileSync vs SyncToy opinions
    Most users think FreeFileSync is a great alternative to SyncToy.
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    Sadly was not stable- Crashed for me and never completed.

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    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.

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  5. IPFS icon

    IPFS

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    • Self-Hosted
    75 alternatives to IPFS 

    IPFS is a global, versioned, peer-to-peer filesystem. It combines ideas from Git, BitTorrent, Kademlia, SFS, and the web. It is like a single bittorrent swarm, exchanging git objects. IPFS provides an interface as simple as the HTTP web, but with permanence built in.

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    1.  DecentralizedIPFS is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
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    IPFS vs SyncToy opinions
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    it's completely different than synctoy

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    IPFS is not for file comparison on different folders.

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  6. SyncBack icon

    SyncBack

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    86 alternatives to SyncBack 

    SyncBack is a tool to backup, synchronize, and restore data files.

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    1.  Schedule BackupSyncBack supports scheduling of your backups at specific times or intervals.
    2.  AES-256 EncryptionSyncBack has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
    3.  File VersioningSyncBack has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
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    Main window (using Dark Mode)
    Configuring a backup
    SyncBack vs SyncToy opinions
    Almost everyone thinks SyncBack is a great alternative to SyncToy.
    Guest

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

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

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  8. GoodSync icon

    GoodSync

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    118 alternatives to GoodSync 

    GoodSync syncs files between your computer, mobile devices, FTP, SFTP, Amazon S3, Google Drive, OneDrive, WebDAV, Azure.

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    1.  End-to-End EncryptionGoodSync has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
    2.  PortableGoodSync can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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    GoodSync vs SyncToy opinions
    Most users think GoodSync is a great alternative to SyncToy.
  9. Unison File Synchronizer icon

    Unison File Synchronizer

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    52 alternatives to Unison File Synchronizer 

    Unison is a file-synchronization tool for Unix and Windows. It allows two replicas of a collection of files and directories to be stored on different hosts (or different disks on the same host), modified separately, and then brought up to date by propagating the changes in each...

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    1.  Command line interfaceUnison File Synchronizer either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
    2.  DecentralizedUnison File Synchronizer is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
    Unison running in KDE terminal window
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  10. DirSync Pro icon

    DirSync Pro

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    90 alternatives to DirSync Pro 

    DirSync Pro is a small, but powerful utility for file and folder synchronization. DirSync Pro can be used to synchronize the content of one or many folders recursively. Use DirSync Pro to easily synchronize files from your desktop PC to your USB-stick.

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    1.  Incremental BackupDirSync Pro supports incremental backups (only back up the changed or new-added data since the last backup).
    2.  Command line interfaceDirSync Pro either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
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    Sync Queue
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    Syncovery

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    61 alternatives to Syncovery 

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

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    1.  Schedule BackupSyncovery supports scheduling of your backups at specific times or intervals.
    2.  Encrypted BackupSyncovery uses encryption algorithms to keep your files safe as well as prevent unauthorized access.
    3.  File VersioningSyncovery has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
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    The wizard that greets you when you first launch SFFS.
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    Bacula

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    • FreeBSD
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    78 alternatives to Bacula 

    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.

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