rsync Alternatives

rsync is described as 'File and directory synchronization tool for Unix systems with delta encoding, compression, recursion, SSH support, permission preservation, and flexible filters' and is a very popular File Sync tool in the backup & sync category. There are more than 100 alternatives to rsync for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and BSD apps. The best rsync alternative is Syncthing, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like rsync are FreeFileSync, Rclone, TeraCopy and Duplicati.

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  1. BestSync icon

    BestSync

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    BestSync is a utility for following solutions:

    1. Synchronize files between PCs by utilizing network storage, USB drive, etc.
    2. Synchronize files with FTP server, support FTP/FTPS/SFTP(SSH File Transfer Protocol).
    3. Synchronize a folder with a ZIP file, support AES c.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. FolderClone icon

    FolderClone

     1 like

    FolderClone lets you make an identical copy of a folder from one drive to another. It can copy files between a desktop computer and a laptop, or replicate data between a workstation and a server, or backup to a cloud storage provider.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. EvaCopy icon

    EvaCopy

     1 like

    EvaCopy which stands for EVACuate and Copy is one such unique backup solution, that combines versioning in combination with backup for easy restoration. The program is simple to configure and distribute across multiple workstations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. XCOPY icon

    XCOPY

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    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.

    20 XCOPY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • MS-DOS
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  7. KBackup icon

    KBackup

     4 likes

    KBackup is an application which lets you back up your data in a simple, user friendly way

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. Windows Backup and Restore icon

    Windows Backup and Restore

     5 likes

    Windows Backup and Restore (formerly Windows Backup and Restore Center) is a component of Microsoft Windows introduced in Windows Vista and included in later versions that allow users to create backups and restore from backups created earlier.

    35 Windows Backup and Restore alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. PureSync icon

    PureSync

     17 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • European Union flagEU
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  11. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  12. VaultSync icon

    VaultSync

     3 likes

    Open-source backup and snapshot manager focused on reliable backups to NAS, network storage and local drives with clear visibility into changes and backup history.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
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  14. Dropsync icon

    Dropsync

     10 likes

    DropSync is a super fast and flexible folder synchronization tool.

    It is ideal for a wide range of syncing tasks including:

    • Updating on-the-go documents to a USB stick
    • Backing up, or mirroring a website from a remote host to your local computer
    • Backing up precious file.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  15. Karen's Replicator icon

    Karen's Replicator

     11 likes

    Karen's Replicator copies selected files from one drive/folder to another. Source and Destination folders can reside anywhere on your network.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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