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, TeraCopy, Rclone and Duplicati.

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  1. BFileSync icon

    BFileSync

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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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  2. AutoVer icon

    AutoVer

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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).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Horodruin icon

    Horodruin

     1 like

    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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    TeraCopy

    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, a...

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  6. nsync icon

    nsync

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    nsync is a free, open source software that performs synchronization of your data between desktop PCs, laptops, USB drives and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Crypt Sync Files icon

    Crypt Sync Files

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    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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  8. Order66 icon

    Order66

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

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    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. BackuPy icon

    BackuPy

     1 like

    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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  11. MirrorFolder icon

    MirrorFolder

     2 likes

    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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  12. VaultSync icon

    VaultSync

     2 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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  13. ft (FileTools) icon

    ft (FileTools)

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    A high-performance, cross-platform CLI tool for file filtering, batch processing, and workflow automation. It replaces fragmented Shell scripts with consistent Glob/Regex logic and async file streams.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Running `ft help` will display an overview of all global options and available subcommands.
     
  14. Backup4all icon

    Backup4all

     8 likes

    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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  15. Leo Backup icon

    Leo Backup

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    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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