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Dropbox vs Syncthing
What we have checked about each, line by line. Every value shows where it came from and when we last confirmed it.
Paid tool
Dropbox
Cloud file storage, syncing and sharing across devices and teams.
Open Source
Syncthing
Open Source Continuous File Synchronization
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| Measure | Dropbox | Syncthing |
|---|---|---|
| Latest version | Not checked yet | 2.1.7 (for 21 Oct 2026) |
| Days since the last commit | Not checked yet | 1 |
| GitHub forks | Not checked yet | 5,580 |
| GitHub stars | Not checked yet | 90,169 |
| Days to a first reply on issues | Not checked yet | 0.3 |
| Open issues | Not checked yet | 381 |
| Releases in the last 90 days | Not checked yet | 12 |
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