Syncthing
Peer-to-peer continuous file sync. No cloud, no accounts, fully private.
What it is
Syncthing is a peer-to-peer continuous file synchronization program. No cloud, no accounts, no central server - devices sync directly with each other. End-to-end encrypted (TLS), cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows, BSD, Android, iOS via partners).
Why we recommend it
If you want to sync files between your own devices without a third-party cloud, Syncthing is the answer. The P2P design means no server costs, no privacy concerns, no data limits.
When to use it
- Sync between your own devices (laptop, phone, NAS)
- Privacy-sensitive file sync (no cloud)
- Replacing Dropbox/Resilio for personal use
- Server-to-server sync (without a central node)
Quickstart
Run this in your terminal. Self-hosts locally with Docker or your preferred setup.
$ apt install syncthing # or: brew install syncthingSetup
Tags
Integrates with
Common use cases
- →device-sync
- →privacy
- →no-cloud
- →server-to-server
Pricing
Free. MPL-2.0 licensed. No server, no accounts, no fees.
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