- GitHub stars
- 89,344
- License
- MPL-2.0
- Latest release
- v2.1.7-rc.1
8 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Go, Docker, Debian packages
Commits per month, last 12 months
232 commits
Replaces
Paid products Syncthing can stand in for.
How to self-host Syncthing
Syncthing runs on Go, Docker and Debian packages. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Syncthing free?
Yes. Syncthing is open source under the MPL-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Syncthing?
Yes. Syncthing runs on Go, Docker and Debian packages. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Syncthing replace?
People use Syncthing instead of Obsidian Sync, Resilio Sync, Dropbox or iCloud Drive.
Is Syncthing still maintained?
The last change to Syncthing's code was on 12 October 2026, with 232 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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