1. DigiLocker
Government of India · New Delhi · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.8/5
Official document wallet for Indian citizens.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Syncthing
- Built in India (New Delhi)
Cloud storage & file sharing · Alternatives
Best Syncthing alternatives in India (2026)
Syncthing is a cloud storage & file sharing product from Syncthing Foundation, Global, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Syncthing are DigiLocker (Free), Xender (Free), Wormhole (Free), Snapdrop (Free) and LocalSend (Free). DigiLocker is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Syncthing alternative
Indian support and GST
Syncthing is built in Open source. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Syncthing alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Syncthing's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Syncthing (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | DigiLocker | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  Xender | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Wormhole | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Snapdrop | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  LocalSend | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  JioCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  DigiBoxx | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Microsoft OneDrive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Google Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Dropbox | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Box | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  iCloud Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  pCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Sync.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  MEGA | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Koofr | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Proton Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Icedrive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  ownCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Internxt | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Syncthing alternatives in detail
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
5. LocalSend
LocalSend · Global · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.4/5
Open-source local file sharing.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Syncthing
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Syncthing
- Built in India (Navi Mumbai)
Key features
- Cloud storage and backup
- AI Photoplay
- Easy Share
7. DigiBoxx
DigiBoxx · Bengaluru · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.7/5
Indian cloud storage with 20 GB free.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Syncthing
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
8. Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft · Redmond · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.6/5
Cloud storage in Microsoft 365.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Google Drive
Google · Mountain View · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.6/5
Cloud storage with 15 GB free.
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
- Up to 15 GB free per Google Account
- Paid storage via Google One (30 GB, 100 GB, 5 TB)
- Storage shared with Gmail and Google Photos
- Family sharing on Basic and AI Pro
- Files in Drive, including PDFs, images and videos
Free plan
Free plan available
Syncthing alternatives by what you need
Free Syncthing alternatives
Indian alternatives to Syncthing
How to choose a Syncthing alternative
- Use the storage bundled with your suite unless you need special compliance or capacity.
- Check version history length and ransomware recovery.
- Compare per-user cost at your actual capacity needs.
Syncthing alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Syncthing in 2026?+
The closest matches to Syncthing on App Advisor are DigiLocker (Free), Xender (Free), Wormhole (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Syncthing, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Syncthing?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: DigiLocker (Free), Xender (Free), Wormhole (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Syncthing?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including DigiLocker (Free), JioCloud (Free plan), DigiBoxx (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Syncthing vs DigiLocker: which is better?+
DigiLocker is the closest match to Syncthing in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (New Delhi). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Syncthing alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cloud storage & file sharing or a category Syncthing also covers, and Syncthing Foundation's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
Free shortlist
Not sure which Syncthing alternative fits?
Tell us your team size and budget and we'll send a shortlist of three.
Related alternatives
DigiLocker alternativesXender alternativesWormhole alternativesSnapdrop alternativesLocalSend alternativesJioCloud alternativesDigiBoxx alternativesMicrosoft OneDrive alternativesGoogle Drive alternativesDropbox alternativesBox alternativesiCloud Drive alternativesAll cloud storage & file sharing alternativesBrowse all alternatives