Who is FreeFileSync for?

FreeFileSync is an open-source project built for desktop users needing backups.

Is FreeFileSync free?

Yes — FreeFileSync is free to use.

Is FreeFileSync still maintained?

Unverified. FreeFileSync has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to FreeFileSync?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Focus Wall, Password.File, and check-my-sample-sheet.

Who develops FreeFileSync?

FreeFileSync is developed by Zenju.

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FreeFileSync

Name: FreeFileSync
Author: Zenju

FlathubProductivity & Work

FreeFileSync is a folder comparison and synchronization software that creates and manages backup copies of important files. It determines differences between source and target folders and transfers only the minimum data needed. Available as a Flatpak with notes on granting host system access for external applications.

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Overview

4 features

FreeFileSync sits in PulseGate's Productivity & Work category. Efficiently comparing folders and synchronizing only changed files for backups without redundant copying. It is built as an open-source project for desktop users needing backups. It is available for free. FreeFileSync is available on Linux.

It is developed by Zenju. Among its 4 catalogued features are Folder Comparison, File Synchronization, and Backup Creation.

Folder Comparison
File Synchronization
Backup Creation
Visual Interface

Built with & integrations

Runs on

Linux

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tier

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed26 Jul · 18:31 UTC
FreeFileSync verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about FreeFileSync

What does FreeFileSync do?: Efficiently comparing folders and synchronizing only changed files for backups without redundant copying. It is catalogued under Productivity & Work on PulseGate.
Who is FreeFileSync for?: FreeFileSync is an open-source project built for desktop users needing backups.
Is FreeFileSync free?: Yes — FreeFileSync is free to use.
What platforms does FreeFileSync run on?: FreeFileSync runs on Linux.
Is FreeFileSync still maintained?: Unverified. FreeFileSync has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to FreeFileSync?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Focus Wall, Password.File, and check-my-sample-sheet.Focus Wall Password.File check-my-sample-sheet
Who develops FreeFileSync?: FreeFileSync is developed by Zenju.

At a glance

Platforms: Desktop
Languages: English
First seen: 26 Jul 2026
Built for: desktop users needing backups
Model: Open source
Solves: Efficiently comparing folders and synchronizing only changed files for backups without redundant copying.

Registered as

Flathub: org.freefilesync.FreeFileSync

Developer

Zenju

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Medium · 70
Indexed: 26 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 26 Jul 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: freefilesync-flathub-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 26 Jul 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 26 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 4 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://flathub.org/apps/org.freefilesync.FreeFileSync

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