Syncthing
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
syncthing/syncthing · alive · ★ 84.0k · last commit 1d ago · 385 open issues
License: MPL-2.0
Good fit for Solo / family use where you don't want a server at all.
Weak at No web UI for end-users; no built-in sharing links.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli dropbox prints
the Dropbox comparison table including Syncthing.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Dropbox · File sync + sharing
Install on each device, share folder IDs, point at a local copy of your Dropbox export. Files sync directly device-to-device.
README badges for the SaaS this replaces
Maintainers and forks: drop a badge in your README to link readers from the SaaS-comparison page back to your repo.
FAQ
Is Syncthing actively maintained?
Yes — last commit 1d ago. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Syncthing cost to self-host?
Syncthing is free and open source under MPL-2.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $0 — peer-to-peer; no central server needed (relay is optional).
Which SaaS does Syncthing replace?
Syncthing is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Dropbox.