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UniClipboard vs Syncthing

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

UniClipboard

8.0
Utilities

Cross-device clipboard syncing tool

Syncthing

8.0
Utilities

Real time file synchronisation software

Metric UniClipboard Syncthing
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 24 1.2K
90-day Installs 24 4.0K
365-day Installs 24 12.2K
Version 0.17.1 2.0.14-1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 745 3.5K
GitHub Forks 38 182
Open Issues 80 44
License AGPL-3.0 MIT
Language Rust Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 4d ago 4mo ago
First Seen Jun 30, 2026 Mar 2, 2019

Reviews

UniClipboard

UniClipboard offers real-time cross-device clipboard syncing with a focus on privacy and local-first operation. It ensures end-to-end encryption without relying on cloud services, benefiting users who prioritize data security and independence.

UniClipboard synchronizes clipboard content across devices in real-time using peer-to-peer technology.

Pros

  • + End-to-end encryption ensures privacy
  • + No cloud dependency for users without accounts
  • + Real-time syncing across multiple devices

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature available
  • - 80 open issues may indicate areas needing improvement

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