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Syncthing vs Sushitrain: catalog facts
SyncthingSushitrain
Free

Free software; the Syncthing Foundation is funded by donations. There is no storage cost…

Free

Open source under the MPL-2.0 licence and distributed through the App Store.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line, Self-hosted macOS, iOS
  • 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
  • Selective sync of individual files and subfolders
  • On-demand access to files on other devices without a VPN
  • 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
  • Background sync is limited by what iOS allows
  • Apple platforms only
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MPL-2.0 License: MPL-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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