Syncthing
Continuous file synchronization between your devices
At a glance
What you can do with Syncthing.
- Sync files directly across your devices
- End-to-end encryption with TLS
- No cloud — files stay on your devices
- Conflict-copy preservation for concurrent edits
- Works across your local network and the internet
- Selective folder sharing per device
- File versioning to recover deleted files
- Cross-platform (Mac, Windows, Linux, Android)
About the app
About Syncthing
Syncthing keeps selected folders synchronized directly between devices without using a central file-storage service. Connections between authenticated devices are encrypted with TLS.
Your Files, Your Devices: Sync folders between supported Macs, PCs, phones, and other devices running Syncthing. Transfer time and practical file-size limits depend on your devices, network, and available storage.
Private and Secure: Communication between devices is encrypted with TLS. Relay and discovery services may help devices connect, but relays cannot read encrypted file contents. Every device has a cryptographic identity that you verify before sharing.
Simple to Set Up: Add a device by scanning a QR code or entering a short ID. Choose which folders to share. That's it — Syncthing handles the rest, including NAT traversal and relay connections when devices aren't on the same network.
Conflict Handling: When the same file changes independently on two devices, Syncthing preserves a conflict copy for you to review instead of silently choosing one version.
Established Open Source Project: Syncthing has been developed in the open for more than a decade and is supported by an active contributor community.
One familiar control surface
Install Syncthing with Lawn.
Bring it home with Lawn
Lawn
Hassle-free self-hosting
Choose this app, click install, and Lawn handles the setup on your Mac.