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. BitReplica is a tool for backing up files stored on your Windows PC. It protects your photos, music, documents and any other data from being lost due to a hard drive crash, virus attack or accidental deletion.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Directory Compare is a utility to help you keeping copies of your important directories (documents, programs under development and so on) in a backup hard disk or any other storage system (like USB drives or CD-RW disks).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Horodruin icon
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    This program allows you to synchronize more than 2 folders with just few clicks. It's very simple, but you first must read the included documentation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. BFileSync icon
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    BFileSync is a simple file app to copy or move files between SD Card and other external storage media without rooting your device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  5. The Crypt Sync Files Mac OS X encrypts / decrypts and synchronize files between local folders and USB Drive, memory cards, network drives, folders on Cloud services (Dropbox, etc.).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. AutoVer icon
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    AutoVer is a configurable automatic or real time backup and personal versioning system. It can be used as a simple real time backup or as a more complex, but transparent version control system (like a realtime incremental backup).

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. MirrorFolder icon
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    MirrorFolder is a real-time folder mirroring and synchronization software to backup files on Windows desktop/laptop/server computers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. BackuPy icon
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    A simple backup program in python with an emphasis on data integrity and transparent behaviour.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  9. Backup4all icon
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    Backup4all, backup software that performs incremental backup, differential, full and mirror backup to DVD, DVD-RW, CD, CD-RW, Blu-ray, HD-DVD, Dual layer drives, USB, network and backup to FTP. Backs-up open files, encrypts backups, sends backup notifications, schedules backups...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Leo Backup is a program designed for simple backup needs and aimed to keep your data in different locations automatically, applying the compression, encryption and reporting options.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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