Syncany
Encrypted file sync to arbitrary storage backends
Syncany is an open source cloud storage and file sharing application that encrypts data locally before uploading it to any storage backend, including FTP, S3, WebDAV, or Samba. It gives users a Dropbox-like experience over storage they control.
Key features
- Client-side encryption
- Pluggable storage backends
- Versioned file history
- Cross-platform clients
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Works with any storage provider
- Strong encryption design
Trade-offs
- Project activity has slowed
- Java runtime required
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