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git-annex vs Resilio Sync: catalog facts
git-annex	Resilio Sync
Free Free to use.	Free Free for personal use. Business editions are paid.
Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Tracks where every file's content lives, including offline drives Checksums and encryption for stored data	Files sync directly between your devices with no cloud storage involved Fast on a local network and works well with very large libraries
Steep learning curve for people new to git Main interface is the command line	Closed source, so the protocol and crypto cannot be audited Both devices must be online at the same time to sync
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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