Syncthing
Syncthing is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Open Source Continuous File Synchronization. It has 89,207 GitHub stars and is released under the MPL-2.0 license, and people use it instead of Dropbox and Resilio Sync.
- Official
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- BSD
- File sync & transfer
- Actively maintained
About Syncthing
Syncthing is a continuous file synchronization program. It synchronizes files between two or more computers. We strive to fulfill the goals below. The goals are listed in order of importance, the most important ones first. This is the summary version of the goal list - for more commentary, see the full [Goals document][13].
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use Syncthing instead of.
- Dropbox
- Resilio Sync
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What is Syncthing?
Syncthing is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Open Source Continuous File Synchronization. It has 89,207 GitHub stars and is released under the MPL-2.0 license, and people use it instead of Dropbox and Resilio Sync.
Is Syncthing free and open source?
Yes. Syncthing's source code is public on GitHub under the MPL-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Syncthing?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v2.1.6) or the project website.
Can Syncthing replace Dropbox?
Syncthing is commonly used as a free alternative to Dropbox and Resilio Sync. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.