Syncthing
Continuous folder sync across devices without a mandatory central cloud.
Why it is included
Excellent engineering, cross-platform maturity, and a long record in real deployments.
Best for
Multi-device sync with strong user control.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
Sync alternative to Dropbox, iCloud Drive, Resilio (non-FOSS), and OneDrive for direct device sync.
Strengths
- No required cloud vendor
- LAN performance
- Fine control
Limitations
- Not a public link-sharing cloud by default
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