Alternatives to Git Annex

Git Annex is a File Transfer & Synchronization product. No one has suggested an alternative yet. If you know one, please add it.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

About Git Annex

File synchronization between computers, servers, external drives.

Open source · GPL-3.0

Self-hostable

Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as Git Annex alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.

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Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft's cloud storage built into Windows and Microsoft 365, for syncing, sharing and backing up files and photos.
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Apple iCloud
Apple's cloud service that syncs photos, files, contacts and backups across Apple devices.
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FileRun
Complete solution for your files with integration with Google and Office.
Self-hostable
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Resilio Sync
Proprietary peer-to-peer file synchronisation tool.
Self-hostable
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Yetishare
Powerful file hosting script with support for Amazon S3, Wasabi, Backblaze, local, direct and SFTP storage.
Self-hostable
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Dropbox
Cloud storage service for syncing, sharing and backing up files across computers and phones.