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syncthing

brew install syncthing v2.1.1 MPL-2.0

Open-source peer-to-peer file synchronization daemon written in Go.

Why you might care

Syncthing continuously syncs files across multiple devices without relying on a central server—ideal for privacy-conscious users, teams needing decentralized workflows, or offline-first sync. Drop-in alternative to Nextcloud/cloud storage that gives you full control over your data and hardware.

Categories

Alternatives

Nextcloud Resilio Sync Seafile git-annex
5.0k
30-day installs · #605
14.4k
90-day · #666
51.7k
365-day · #663

Build dependencies

go

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