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Send Anywhere vs Syncthing

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Send Anywhere

4.5
Communication

File sharing app

Syncthing

8.0
Utilities

Real time file synchronisation software

Metric Send Anywhere Syncthing
Category Communication Utilities
AI Score 4.5 8.0
30-day Installs 15 1.4K
90-day Installs 30 3.7K
365-day Installs 108 10.1K
Version 24.5.0,1769665926 2.0.14-1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1 3.5K
GitHub Forks 22 182
Open Issues - 44
License MIT
Language HTML Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 11y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Mar 2, 2019

Reviews

Send Anywhere

Send Anywhere is a file sharing app that enables quick and direct file transfers between devices. It offers a peer-to-peer solution for sharing files without relying on external storage, ideal for users needing fast and simple file transfers.

Enables direct file sharing between devices via a peer-to-peer connection.

Pros

  • + Simple and direct file sharing
  • + Peer-to-peer connection for speed
  • + MacOS integration

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Inactive development on GitHub

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