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. VisualDrive Server is a self-hosted server for Microsoft OneDrive that allows users to sync, share and manage file versions.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft OneDrive
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  2. Hypercore Protocol is a peer-to-peer data network built on the Hypercore logs. Hypercores are signed, append-only logs. They're like lightweight blockchains without the consensus algorithm. As with BitTorrent, as more people "seed" a dataset it will increase the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    • JavaScript
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  3. hiveDisk icon
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    Store your data safely in hiveDrive. It federates unused computing resources to form a sustainable, distributed cloud. Say goodbye to energy-hungry data centers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. ByteSync icon
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    Free and open-source differential file synchronization software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. ByteSync securely compares and transfers only file differences — no VPN, no setup, just fast, encrypted, cross-platform sync and backup.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. Cloudu icon
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    With Cloudu you can manage your own files in one central location. You can access all your documents, videos and music from various devices!

    127 Cloudu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Blackberry 10
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  6. Nutstore icon
     4 likes

    Cloud storage and synchronisation service provider with incremental synchronisation technology, with fast synchronisation and all-platform support.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  7. Binfer icon
     30 likes

    Binfer is a direct device-to-device data transfer platform that includes file sharing, sync, web drop, communication and private cloud products. User data is never stored on any third-party servers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Binfer home
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  8. TeamDrive icon
     131 likes

    TeamDrive offers the missing link many other Synch&Share softwares lack. With the highest security standards TeamDrive becomes essential when sensitive data is concerned. Via a client users are able to transfer and share data.

    95 TeamDrive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Arch Linux
    • Manjaro Linux
    • Ubuntu
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  9. rDrop icon
     4 likes

    Send files from one device to another by scanning a QR code. No compression, No size limit, Secure and Fast! Like AirDrop, but works on any device, OS or platform!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. VRangeSync icon
     1 like

    VRangeSync is a freeware File synchronization for Unix/Linux and Microsoft Windows. It is a command-line utility which copy and move data from one location to another on a storage device. It is a data migration, cloner, file replication and synchronization software.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Combspot icon
     1 like

    You can create your room and invite relatives, friends, team or your students and start sharing video, audio, document... files with each other! Or create free account, and host your files without room, as one person!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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