Hi everyone,
I’ve been developing ByteSync, an open-source file synchronization, backup and deduplication tool designed to bridge the gap between local and remote sync.
In spirit, it’s somewhat closer to FreeFileSync, but with an integrated networking layer and end-to-end encryption — which means you can synchronize files between computers on the same LAN or across the internet without VPNs or firewall setup. Everything works transparently through the same interface.
The synchronization model is based on DataNodes (which represent repositories, such as servers or NAS devices) and DataSources (the folders or files inside them). A session can include multiple participants, each with one or several DataNodes, and ByteSync handles all comparisons and transfers automatically.
To optimize performance, the engine uses a two-stage inventory process: an initial indexation followed by comparisons limited to items that actually changed. This keeps synchronization fast even with large datasets. There’s also a flat mode, useful when structure doesn’t matter and you just want to compare or align files by name.
Currently, ByteSync is focused on interactive synchronization — it’s not yet automated or daemon-based (CLI integration is planned). But it’s already fully functional for discovering and managing differences between repositories, both local and remote.
ByteSync runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and the entire codebase is available on GitHub:
https://github.com/POW-Software/ByteSync
You can also download binaries and read the documentation here:
https://www.bytesyncapp.com
I’d really appreciate feedback and contributors — whether on usability, architecture, or ideas for future features.
The goal is to make a solid, privacy-respectful alternative for hybrid file synchronization that remains simple to use and open for everyone.
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