Syncthing vs Mutagen: catalog facts
 Syncthing |  Mutagen |
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Free Free software; the Syncthing Foundation is funded by donations. There is no storage cost… |
Free Free and open source. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line, Self-hosted |
Command line |
- No central server: none of your data is stored anywhere except on your own computers
- All traffic is TLS encrypted with perfect forward secrecy, and every device is authenticated by certificate
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- Two-way sync tuned for code and build products
- Network forwarding to remote services
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- The official Android app was archived in December 2024; Android users rely on a community fork
- Both devices must be online at the same time for changes to move
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- Aimed at developers rather than general file sync
- Command-line focused, with no graphical interface described
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Downloadable app, Self-hosted |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: MPL-2.0 |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked September 20, 2026 | Checked September 23, 2026 |
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