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RcloneView vs Syncthing

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

RcloneView

7.0
Utilities

GUI for rclone

Syncthing

8.0
Utilities

Real time file synchronisation software

Metric RcloneView Syncthing
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 51 1.4K
90-day Installs 97 3.7K
365-day Installs 363 10.1K
Version 1.4.30 2.0.14-1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4 3.5K
GitHub Forks - 182
Open Issues - 44
License MIT
Language Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Jul 24, 2025 Mar 2, 2019

Reviews

RcloneView

RcloneView offers a graphical interface for Rclone, simplifying cloud storage management for users who prefer a visual approach. Key features include an intuitive UI and integration with macOS, benefiting those who find command-line tools challenging.

Provides a graphical user interface for managing cloud storage using Rclone.

Pros

  • + Simplifies Rclone for non-technical users
  • + Integrates well with macOS ecosystem
  • + Auto-updates keep the app current

Cons

  • - Limited GitHub activity and community traction
  • - Lack of transparency on license and language

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