Syncthing
Focus: peer to peer and dropbox alternative. Shares file sync and open source with FreeFileSync. Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
Desktop App
FreeFileSync
A free, open-source app for comparing and syncing folders and backups.
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What is FreeFileSync?
FreeFileSync is a free, open-source tool that compares folders and synchronises the differences, which makes it ideal for backups to external drives, network shares or cloud folders. It shows exactly what will change before you sync, and an optional donation edition adds extras such as parallel copying.
Pros
- Clear preview before syncing
- Handles very large folders
- Real-time sync option
Cons
- Interface looks dated
- Some extras are in the donation edition
Who should use FreeFileSync
Anyone who keeps manual backups of work files, photos or projects.
Who may not need it
People who already rely fully on automatic cloud backup.
FreeFileSync alternatives
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OneDrive
Focus: cloud storage and dropbox alternative. Shares file sync and backup with FreeFileSync. A web app, not a desktop app. Freemium (FreeFileSync: Free). Adds Web, Android and iOS. Rated 4.3 (FreeFileSync: 4.6).
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
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Cryptomator
Focus: encryption, cloud storage and privacy. Shares open source with FreeFileSync. Freemium (FreeFileSync: Free). Adds iOS and Android. Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFree planWindows, macOS
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digiKam
Focus: photo management, raw editor and face recognition. Shares open source with FreeFileSync. Rated 4.4 (FreeFileSync: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.4Visit
nomacs
Focus: image viewer, raw viewer and bridge alternative. Shares open source with FreeFileSync. Rated 4.3 (FreeFileSync: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
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TagSpaces
Focus: file tagging, file manager and bridge alternative. Shares open source with FreeFileSync. Freemium (FreeFileSync: Free). Adds Web, iOS and Android. Rated 4.3 (FreeFileSync: 4.6).
Desktop AppFree planWindows, macOS
4.3Visit
Free alternatives to FreeFileSync
Free resources that cover similar ground.
Nextcloud
Focus: self-hosted and dropbox alternative. Shares file sync and open source with FreeFileSync. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web, Android and iOS. Rated 4.4 (FreeFileSync: 4.6).
Web AppFreeWeb, Windows
4.4Visit
Sync-in
Focus: self-hosted, file sharing and github. Shares file sync and open source with FreeFileSync. A web app, not a desktop app. Rated 4.4 (FreeFileSync: 4.6).
Web AppFreeCross-Platform, Linux
4.4Visit
7-Zip
Focus: file compression, zip and archives. Shares open source with FreeFileSync. Rated 4.7 (FreeFileSync: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, Linux
4.7Visit
HandBrake
Focus: video converter, compression and media. Shares open source with FreeFileSync. Rated 4.7 (FreeFileSync: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
KeePassXC
Focus: password manager, security and offline. Shares open source with FreeFileSync. Adds Chrome and Firefox. Rated 4.7 (FreeFileSync: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
LocalSend
Focus: file transfer, airdrop alternative and dropbox alternative. Shares open source with FreeFileSync. Adds Android, iOS and Web. Rated 4.7 (FreeFileSync: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
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