FreeFileSync
brew install --cask freefilesync
v14.9
Synchronize and backup folders across local drives, networks, and cloud storage with comparison and conflict resolution.
Why you might care
Open-source and completely free with no feature limitations. Offers advanced sync modes (mirror, update, two-way), real-time monitoring, and batch scheduling—useful for backup workflows or keeping directories in sync across multiple machines without subscription costs.
197
30-day installs · #913
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90-day · #882
2.1k
365-day · #943
Links
- https://freefilesync.org/
- Brew formula source: Casks/f/freefilesync.rb
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