Syncthing Alternatives

Syncthing is described as 'Open-source, decentralized alternative ensuring data ownership with encrypted communication and peer-to-peer sync, void of central server reliance' and is a leading File Sync tool in the backup & sync category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Syncthing for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best Syncthing alternative is FreeFileSync, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Syncthing are Resilio Sync , rsync, Syncthing-Fork and Unison File Synchronizer.

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Syncthing alternatives are mainly File Sync Tools, but if you're looking for Cloud Storage Services or Large File Transfer Services you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, iPhone, Android + Open Source and Android. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Syncthing.
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  1. chibisafe icon
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    A modern and self-hosted take on file uploading services that can handle anything you throw at it thanks to it's robust and fast API, chunked uploads support and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • Self-Hosted
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  2. A secure file sync & share solution built for enterprises. It offers end-to-end encryption, real-time collaboration, and dedicated deployment options — giving you full control over your data.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  3. Synology Drive iOS mobile app allows you to easily access and manage files in your Synology Drive on the go. In addition to common file types, such as documents, images, videos, and music, the app's user-friendly in-app viewer can open Synology Office documents...

    33 Synology Drive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  4. Upload your files anonymously and free. It offers you hotlinking, 5 GB file size limit and unlimited bandwidth and is a large file transfer service in the backup & sync category.

    51 ShareAllFiles alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. Winpinator is an independent Windows adaptation of Warpinator, developed from the ground up in C++.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Turns the mixed devices in a home into one private local network: share folders, move files, stream your own videos to the TV, share a printer and view another screen. No cloud, no account, no subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • Android TV
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. CompliBase is a compliance document control platform for businesses operating across more than one site. It tracks every permit, licence, certificate and vendor record in one workspace, with expiry dates and automated renewal reminders so documents don't lapse unnoticed.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. RsyncUI icon
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    RsyncUI is a macOS application developed using Swift and SwiftUI, designed for macOS Sonoma and subsequent versions. It leverages the command-line tool rsync for file synchronization. Notably, rsync executes the synchronization tasks, while RsyncUI provides a graphical user...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  9. BurritoShare is a free, browser-based peer-to-peer file sharing tool that lets you send files of any size directly to another person — no uploading, no waiting, no size limits, and no account required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Turn your old Android phone into a personal cloud. No extra hardware, no technical setup — install and pair with your main phone to browse, transfer & sync files over a direct encrypted connection.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. WolfLoom icon
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    WolfLoom is a simple, lightweight local self-hosting tool for any device that can run python. WolfLoom has a homepage, ideal for a new tab page, local file sharing with the only limit being the host device's storage and a notes page with live sync.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    The files page with upload, download, delete features for each file.
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  12. FilesToNAS backs up folders from your Android phone directly to your own NAS or SMB share — Synology, QNAP, a home server, or any SMB2/3 device on your network. There is no cloud service in between and no account to create.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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