Sync-in is a platform for file sharing, synchronization, and collaboration, built to give individuals and organizations full control over their data.
It lets you host your own workspace, where you can organize, access, and collaborate on files, notes, and documents with your team, your friends, or just for yourself.
Sync-in is available as a desktop application (Linux, macOS, and Windows and a command line interface (CLI), Sync-in adapts to your workflow — whether on a personal workstation, a Linux server, or a headless environment.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Full feature parity with the web version.
- Multi-server support: connect and manage multiple Sync-in servers.
- Local file synchronization:
- One-way sync (push or pull).
- Two-way sync.
- Two sync modes:
- Secure: checksum-based for maximum integrity.
- Fast: metadata-based (date, size) for improved performance.
- Plannable syncs: schedule automatic synchronizations.
- Custom filters: exclude specific files/folders from sync.
- Sync simulation: preview what will happen before syncing.
- Integrated download manager offers a unified experience.
- Transfer visualization: view real-time transfer logs.
- Smart assistant: step-by-step sync configuration wizard.
- Automatic updates: the application keeps itself up to date in the background.
Website: github.com/Sync-in/desktop
Support:
Developer: Sync-in
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
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