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 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 many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to SyncToy are SyncBack, GoodSync, Unison File Synchronizer and Synkron.
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SyncToy alternatives are mainly File Sync Tools, but if you're looking for Backup Clients or Diff Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows + Free and Windows + Free + File Sync. 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.- File Sync Tool
- Free • Proprietary
- 107 FreeFileSync alternatives
Open-source software for syncing and backing up files across Windows, macOS, and Linux by transferring only essential data.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Chocolatey
Comments about FreeFileSync as an Alternative to SyncToy
Most Recent Commentawesome piece of software. Got all I need and even options I did not think of. Will donate to developers for sure after some time.
Sadly was not stable- Crashed for me and never completed.
- 96 SyncBack alternatives
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.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
Singapore
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
Top SyncBack Features
Comments about SyncBack as an Alternative to SyncToy
alternativetosurferPowerful, reliable, and easy to use, with excellent licencing options.
It's an FTP client, not a folder sync client.
- 124 GoodSync alternatives
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.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Top GoodSync Features
- 53 Unison File Synchronizer alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
- Snapcraft
- 68 Synkron alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
Slovakia
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- PortableApps.com
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Netherlands
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
DiscontinuedNo activity/development anymore. Last stable version from 2018-03-07, last development version from 2018-12-28.
DirSync Pro Features
- 68 Syncovery alternatives
Back up your data and synchronize PCs, Macs, servers, notebooks, and online storage space.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Syncovery Features
- 64 ChronoSync alternatives
ChronoSync can synchronize, backup, and create bootable backups to almost anything you can connect to your Mac: select cloud services, other Macs, NAS drives, external drives, PC's or anything you can mount as a volume.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
ChronoSync Features
- 78 Bacula alternatives
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.
License model
- Free Personal • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- FreeBSD
- OpenBSD
RsyncOSX Features
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.