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QSyncthingTray vs Syncthing

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QSyncthingTray

6.0
Utilities

Tray app for Syncthing

Syncthing

8.0
Utilities

Real time file synchronisation software

Metric QSyncthingTray Syncthing
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 4 1.4K
90-day Installs 13 3.7K
365-day Installs 147 10.1K
Version 0.5.8 2.0.14-1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 361 3.5K
GitHub Forks 26 182
Open Issues 27 44
License LGPL-3.0 MIT
Language C++ Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 6y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Dec 18, 2015 Mar 2, 2019

Reviews

QSyncthingTray

QSyncthingTray provides a system tray interface for Syncthing, enabling background file synchronization. It offers cross-platform support and integrates seamlessly with macOS, though it lacks active maintenance.

QSyncthingTray acts as a system tray application for Syncthing, allowing users to manage file synchronization without keeping the main application open.

Pros

  • + Provides system tray integration for Syncthing, keeping the application running in the background.
  • + Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
  • + Open-source with a clear license, promoting transparency and customization.

Cons

  • - No longer actively maintained, leading to potential compatibility issues with newer Syncthing versions.
  • - Requires a new maintainer to ensure continued development and support.

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