rsync vs FreeFileSync: catalog facts
rsync | FreeFileSync |
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Free Free and open source under the GPL. |
Free Free to download and use; the project runs on advertising and donations. A paid Donation… |
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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
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- Transfers only the differences between source and target instead of copying everything
- Saved jobs run unattended in batch mode, suitable for scheduled backups
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- No versioning or snapshots on its own; --delete destroys without warning
- Command-line only, with a long list of subtle flags
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- 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
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: GPL-3.0 |
License not stated |
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Not stated if an account is needed |
No account needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 22, 2026 | Checked September 20, 2026 |
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