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 Koofr.

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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. Magic Wormhole icon
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    This package provides a library and a command-line tool named wormhole, which makes it possible to get arbitrary-sized files and directories (or short pieces of text) from one computer to another.

    84 Magic Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
     
  2. SparkleShare icon
     110 likes

    SparkleShare is a Free Open Source syncing tool. Its light, secure and easy to use. SparkleShare allows you to setup your own servers so you always keep control on your data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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  3. Storj Object Storage is a distributed cloud object storage which is fully Amazon S3-compatible, globally distributed and encrypted.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Storj Object Storage is the most popular commercial alternative to Syncthing.

    • Storj Object Storage is Paid and ProprietarySyncthing is Free and Open Source
  4. Rymdport icon
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    Rymdport (formerly wormhole-gui) is a cross-platform application that lets you easily and safely share files, folders, and text between devices. The data is sent securely with end-to-end encryption using the same protocol as Magic Wormhole.

    14 Rymdport alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
     
  5. Warpinator icon
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    Warpinator is a free, open-source tool for sending and receiving files between computers that are on the same network. All you need do is install Warpinator on the computers, choose a group code, edit your firewalls if necessary, and that’s all.

    89 Warpinator alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. Fileverse  icon
     16 likes

    Trustless collaboration platform with decentralized file-sharing, collaborative editing, cheap storage, privacy controls, onchain team and community access, website and blog publishing, open workflows, customizable spaces, and alternatives to traditional online suites.

    119 Fileverse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Samba icon
     63 likes

    Samba is the standard Windows interoperability suite of programs for Linux and Unix.

    16 Samba alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  8. Terabox Drive provides you a safe space to upload files from multiple devices like smartphone, tablet, or computer. Files in drive like videos, photos, and documents are backed up. No worries about losing files anymore.

    42 Terabox Cloud Storage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  9. Librevault icon
     40 likes

    Librevault is an open-source peer-to-peer file synchronization program, designed with convenience and privacy in mind. Our goal is to make a better alternative to BitTorrent Sync and Syncthing.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Dukto R6 icon
     81 likes

    Dukto is an easy file transfer tool designed for LAN use. Use it in everyday work to transfer files from one PC to another, without worrying about users, permissions, operating systems, protocols, clients, servers and so on… Just start dukto on the two PCs and transfer files and...

    45 Dukto R6 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet
     
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