rsync AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Copy Utilities

The best File Copy alternative to rsync is FreeFileSync, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to rsync and ten of them are File Copy Utilities so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Copy Utility alternatives to rsync are TeraCopy, Robocopy, SyncTime and GS RichCopy 360.

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rsync alternatives are mainly File Copy Utilities, but if you're looking for File Sync Tools or Backup Clients you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Free, Linux, Mac and Open Source. 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 rsync.
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  1. FreeFileSync icon
     609 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Chocolatey
     
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  2. TeraCopy icon
     715 likes

    A free utility for fast, secure file copying that verifies files and skips bad ones during transfer, integrating seamlessly with Windows. The Pro version includes advanced features like favorite folder transfers, report saving, and file queue management, enhancing the file management experience.

    34 TeraCopy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. Robocopy icon
     40 likes

    Robocopy, or "Robust File Copy", is a command-line directory replication command. It has been available as part of the Windows Resource Kit starting with Windows NT 4.0, and was introduced as a standard feature of Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008.

    53 Robocopy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. SyncTime icon
     6 likes

    SyncTime is the easy-to-use and flexible solution to synchronize your files. Keep all your backup copies up to date with the click of a button, with automated schedules, from the Shortcuts app or even via AppleScript.

    42 SyncTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. GS RichCopy 360 icon
     46 likes

    GS RichCopy 360 is the ONLY file copy utility that utilizes its own proprietary Multi-Threading technology that uses all available logical cores in the system.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. XCOPY icon
     7 likes

    XCOPY is a command used on PC DOS, MS-DOS, OS/2, Microsoft Windows, and related operating systems for copying multiple files or entire directory trees from one directory to another and for copying files across a network.

    19 XCOPY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • MS-DOS
     
  7. Rclone GUI icon
     2 likes

    A GUI for Rclone, with additional features including batch file generation, auto cloud setup, and saved file/folder paths.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Order66 icon
     5 likes

    A no fuss, cross-platform, single host, local file sync alternative to Windows Robocopy and Linux/Unix Rsync.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. XXCopy icon
     2 likes

    XXCOPY is a boldly extended XCOPY . First there was COPY, then came XCOPY. Now with the exploding number of files, everyone needs a tool like XXCOPY. Create a powerful backup batch script using XXCOPY.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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