Syncthing#
Open-source Peer-to-peer
Website description
Syncthing is a continuous file synchronization program. It synchronizes files between two or more computers in real time, safely protected from prying eyes. Your data is your data alone and you deserve to choose where it is stored, whether it is shared with some third party, and how it’s transmitted over the internet.
Replaces:
- Cloud hosting
- Syncing services for some apps (e.g. Obsidian Sync)
Used for:
Syncing files between multiple devices (computers, phones, servers, etc…). Useful when multiple devices need to access the same files/folders, and any changes made on one device needs to be reflected on another.
This can be used in place of cloud-hosting files, e.g. word documents, but still needing to work on the same files on multiple devices.
Being peer-to-peer, no central server is required (cloud or personal), and every file is sent E2E encrypted to authorized devices. It also means no internet connection is required, only that the devices are in the same network.
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LocalSend#
Open-source Peer-to-peer
Website description
Share files without the cloud. Fast, private, offline.
Replaces:
- AirDrop (Apple)
- Quick Share (Android)
Used for:
Sending files to other devices (Apple devices, Android devices, computers, tablets, etc…).
One benefit is that it is cross-platform, i.e. now Apple devices can “AirDrop” files to non-Apple devices.
It also removes the need to go through cloud servers, as the files are sent using peer-to-peer protocols. This also removes any need for internet, as the devices only need to be on the same network.
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