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Syncplay vs Nextcloud

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Syncplay

7.5
Communication

Synchronises media players

Nextcloud

7.0
Cloud & Storage

Desktop sync client for Nextcloud software products

Metric Syncplay Nextcloud
Category Communication Cloud & Storage
AI Score 7.5 7.0
30-day Installs 29 1.0K
90-day Installs 100 2.9K
365-day Installs 362 9.2K
Version 1.7.5 33.0.4
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.5K 78
GitHub Forks 243 4
Open Issues 41 -
License Apache-2.0
Language Python
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 23, 2016

Reviews

Syncplay

Syncplay allows users to synchronize media playback across multiple devices, enabling remote group watching. It supports popular media players like VLC and mpv, making it ideal for those who want to watch content with friends or family remotely.

Synchronizes media playback across multiple devices for remote group watching.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for various media players
  • + Free and open-source with active community contributions
  • + Enables synchronized remote media consumption

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update functionality
  • - Some macOS-specific bugs reported

Nextcloud

Nextcloud offers a privacy-focused, open-source alternative to proprietary cloud services, enabling file syncing, collaboration, and integration with various tools. It benefits users seeking control over their data and seamless cross-device access.

Syncs files and enables collaboration across devices using the Nextcloud platform.

Pros

  • + Open-source and privacy-focused platform
  • + Seamless file syncing and collaboration tools
  • + Active development and regular updates

Cons

  • - Performance issues on some platforms
  • - Android app bugs reported by users