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rsync vs FreeFileSync: catalog facts
rsyncFreeFileSync
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Free

Free to download and use; the project runs on advertising and donations. A paid Donation…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Transfers only the changed parts of files, so repeat syncs are fast
  • Preserves permissions, links and attributes, which makes it safe for system trees
  • Transfers only the differences between source and target instead of copying everything
  • Saved jobs run unattended in batch mode, suitable for scheduled backups
  • No versioning or snapshots on its own; --delete destroys without warning
  • Command-line only, with a long list of subtle flags
  • The installer and the website carry advertising, and the download page pushes donations hard
  • Some conveniences, including parallel file copying, are reserved for the paid Donation Edition
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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