Dropbox vs Syncthing

Dropbox Cloud file storage and synchronization service with sharing and collaboration features.

Syncthing Open-source continuous file synchronization between devices without cloud dependency.

Quick Facts

DropboxCompany—

2008Year Launched2013

FreemiumPricing ModelFree

NoOpen SourceYes

File Storage & SyncCategoryFile Storage & Sync

iOS, Android, WebPlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Dropbox

CompanyDropbox

Year Launched2008

Pricing ModelFreemium

Open SourceNo

CategoryFile Storage & Sync

PlatformsiOS, Android, Web

Syncthing

Company—

Year Launched2013

Pricing ModelFree

Open SourceYes

CategoryFile Storage & Sync

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Dropbox

Freemium

Free: $0/Forever

Pro: Custom/Monthly/Yearly per seat

Syncthing

Free

Free: $0/one-time

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