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Qnap Qsync vs Syncthing

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Qnap Qsync

6.0
Cloud & Storage

Automatic file synchronisation

Syncthing

8.0
Utilities

Real time file synchronisation software

Metric Qnap Qsync Syncthing
Category Cloud & Storage Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 22 1.4K
90-day Installs 72 3.7K
365-day Installs 259 10.1K
Version 5.1.6,0122 2.0.14-1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.5K
GitHub Forks 182
Open Issues 44
License MIT
Language Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Dec 16, 2015 Mar 2, 2019

Reviews

Qnap Qsync

Qnap Qsync is a file synchronization tool designed for seamless syncing between devices and Qnap NAS systems. It offers automatic file sharing and backup, ideal for users managing files across multiple devices and cloud storage.

Synchronizes files and folders across devices and cloud storage.

Pros

  • + Seamless integration with Qnap NAS systems.
  • + Automatic file synchronization.
  • + User-friendly interface.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature.
  • - Limited to Qnap NAS users.

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