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rclone vs Syncthing
Both stand on file sync software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4
Rclone offers broad storage support and flexible file operations, but it is a command-line program rather than a finished graphical tool. Its encryption caveats and experimental web GUI are worth noting before choosing it.
Visit rclone Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1
Visit Syncthing The facts
| rclone | Syncthing | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | rclone.org | syncthing.net |
| On file sync software | #7 of 28 | #19 of 28 |
rclone: what it does well
- Lists more than 70 cloud storage integrations.
- Supports one-way sync and two-way bisync.
- Checks file hashes and preserves timestamps.
- Can serve files through SFTP, HTTP, WebDAV, FTP and DLNA.
- Free open-source project.
What to know first
- Web-based GUI is described as experimental.
- Android builds are not yet first-class.
- Crypt does not encrypt file length or modification time.
- Configuration only lightly obscures the crypt password by default.
Syncthing: what it does well
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