Alternatives to Resilio Sync
P2P sync built on BitTorrent technology
Resilio Sync ranks #11 of 11 in File sync, with an Alt Score of 40. It is proprietary, free from Free and available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. 6 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Individuals and families who want to sync photos, videos, and documents across their own devices without a cloud subscription, and businesses that need to share large files or folders across offices and remote teams without a VPN or central file server.
Automatic two-way folder synchronization across desktop, mobile, NAS, and server devices. Selective sync lets you choose which files to actually download to a given device rather than mirroring everything. Granular per-folder permissions control who can read, write, or own shared content, and you can set bandwidth limits to control when and how much sync traffic runs.
Resilio Sync transfers files directly between your devices using a peer-to-peer protocol derived from BitTorrent, rather than routing data through a central cloud server. Devices discover each other and exchange encrypted data directly (over LAN or internet), so sync speed scales with the number of peers and files remain under the user's own storage and control.
Where Resilio Sync stands out
Verified capabilities most alternatives don't have.
Why people leave Resilio Sync
Dashed reasons are sourced facts; the rest are opinions. Vendors can dispute.
Sign in to add a reason — new reasons go through moderation before appearing.
Ranked alternatives
Ordered by Alt Score. Click any score to see the breakdown.
GoodSync is proprietary file synchronization and backup software from Siber Systems for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android.
SyncBackPro, made by 2BrightSparks, is Windows backup/sync software used by individuals, small businesses and organizations including law enforcement and healthcare.
Syncovery, from Super Flexible Software, is a Windows/Mac/Linux sync and backup tool supporting two-way sync, versioning, encryption, and dozens of cloud/FTP/SFTP/WebDAV targets.
Unison is a free, open-source, cross-platform file synchronization tool that runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
ChronoSync, by Econ Technologies, is a macOS application for incremental and bidirectional file/folder synchronization, bootable backups, and drive cloning, with support for SFTP, network shares and c.
FolderSync is a sync client (Android app plus Windows/Mac/Linux desktop companion) that keeps device folders synchronized with 20+ cloud providers and protocols including S3, WebDAV, FTP/SFTP, SMB and.
Feature comparison
How Resilio Sync compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
| File sync checklist | Resilio Sync | GoodSync | Seafile | SyncBackPro | Syncthing | Syncovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | ||||||
| Starts at | ||||||
| License | ||||||
| Platforms | ||||||
| Peer-to-peer (no server) | ||||||
| Self-hostable server | ||||||
| Selective sync | ||||||
| Delta sync | ||||||
| Conflict handling | ||||||
| Untrusted-device encryption | ||||||
| Bandwidth limits | ||||||
| LAN sync | ||||||
| File versioning | ||||||
| Ignore patterns | ||||||
| Mobile support | ||||||
| Open source |
Every fact and feature listed for Resilio Sync is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
-
License Proprietary verified 2026-07-08
Sync 3.0 is available for everyone for non-commercial use. You need to obtain a license or use a previously purchased one to activate it.
https://www.resilio.com/sync/register/ -
Pricing model Free verified 2026-07-08
Free for non-commercial use; enterprise 'Active Everywhere' is a separate paid product.
There is no more Pro version of Sync 3.0 since all Pro features are now included for free.
https://www.resilio.com/sync/register/ -
Starts at Free verified 2026-07-08
For the first time ever, the free Sync download includes all the premium features previously only available in a Sync Pro paid plan.
https://www.resilio.com/sync/ -
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-08
Also runs on many NAS devices.
Sync is Available for Personal Use On All Major Platforms. Windows 64 bit (7 or later) OS X 10.13 or later Linux x64 ... Download Sync For Mobile
https://www.resilio.com/sync/download/ -
Status active verified 2026-07-08
Version 3.1.2 11/19/2025 Minor internal fixes, crash fixes and improvements.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/resilio-sync/id1126282325 -
Peer-to-peer (no server) Yes verified 2026-07-08
Personal file sync and share powered by P2P
https://www.resilio.com/sync/ -
Self-hostable server No verified 2026-07-08
P2P — devices sync directly, no central server.
Sync does not store your information on servers in the cloud
https://github.com/bt-sync/sync-docker -
Selective sync Yes verified 2026-07-08
Using 'Selective Sync' feature, Sync will create placeholder files in your file-system ... Click to download only the files that you need, when you need them
https://www.resilio.com/sync/ -
Bandwidth limits Yes verified 2026-07-08
Now you can set bandwidth usage limits so Sync activity occurs only when it suits you.
https://www.resilio.com/sync/ -
Mobile support Yes verified 2026-07-08
Resilio Sync File transfer and photo backup Free
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/resilio-sync/id1126282325 -
Open source No verified 2026-07-08
Proprietary closed-source.
You need to obtain a license or use a previously purchased one to activate it.
https://www.resilio.com/sync/register/
FAQ
Yes. GoodSync, Syncthing and Unison have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Seafile, Syncthing and Unison — every license claim links its source.