IPFS Desktop vs Syncthing

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

IPFS Desktop

8.0

Utilities

Menu bar application for the IPFS peer-to-peer network

Syncthing

8.0

Utilities

Real time file synchronisation software

Metric	IPFS Desktop	Syncthing
Category	Utilities	Utilities
AI Score	8.0	8.0
30-day Installs	36	1.4K
90-day Installs	125	3.7K
365-day Installs	538	10.1K
Version	0.49.0	2.0.14-1
Auto-updates	Yes	Yes
Deprecated	No	No
GitHub Stars	6.5K	3.5K
GitHub Forks	905	182
Open Issues	139	44
License	MIT	MIT
Language	JavaScript	Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit	2mo ago	2mo ago
First Seen	Mar 17, 2019	Mar 2, 2019

Reviews

IPFS Desktop

IPFS Desktop is a user-friendly menu bar application that simplifies interaction with the IPFS peer-to-peer network. It provides seamless access to decentralized storage and file management, making it ideal for developers and early adopters of decentralized technologies.

IPFS Desktop integrates with the IPFS network, enabling users to interact with decentralized storage directly from their menu bar.

Pros

+ User-friendly interface for interacting with IPFS
+ Menu bar integration for easy access
+ Supports decentralized storage and file management

Cons

- Lack of extensive community discussion
- Privacy concerns regarding telemetry

Syncthing

Syncthing is a real-time file synchronization software that offers an open-source alternative to services like Dropbox. It uses a peer-to-peer model to sync files across devices without relying on a central server, making it ideal for users who value control and privacy over their data.

Syncthing synchronizes files in real-time across multiple devices using a peer-to-peer network.

Pros

+ Open-source and decentralized file synchronization
+ Real-time file sharing across devices
+ Enhanced privacy with no central server involvement
+ Cross-platform support
+ Strong community and active development

Cons

- Tray icon issues on macOS
- Discontinued Android app

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