SyncThingyLinux
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SyncThingy als Linux-Alternative zu Google Backup and Sync
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SyncThingy is not a direct replacement for Google Backup and Sync because it doesn't sync with Google Drive. Instead, it's a tray frontend for Syncthing, which handles peer-to-peer folder synchronization between devices. If your goal is to back up files to Google Drive, SyncThingy won't help. However, if you want local or device-to-device sync with minimal overhead and don’t need cloud integration, it’s a solid choice. It suits users already using Syncthing or those prioritizing privacy and control over cloud dependencies.
- Lizenz
- GPL-3.0
- Preis
- Kostenlos
- Aktuelle Version
- 1.0 (26. September 2026)
- Bewertung
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Was gleich funktioniert
- Both provide real-time folder synchronization
- Support selective sync of directories
- Run in the background with tray/system menu indicators
- Offer automatic sync when devices are online
- Handle file conflicts with basic status reporting
Was anders ist
- SyncThingy does not connect to Google Drive; it controls Syncthing, which syncs between devices directly
- No integration with Google Docs or cloud file formats
- Lacks built-in version history and cloud-based backup
- No automatic backup to a remote cloud provider
- No offline upload queueing to Google Drive
Ihre Google Backup and Sync-Dateien öffnen
SyncThingy does not interact with Google Drive, so it cannot open or sync Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides files. These formats remain inaccessible unless exported manually from Google Drive first. If you rely on editing .gdoc or .gsheet files locally, this workflow breaks. For regular files (like PDFs, images, or documents), SyncThingy can sync copies once they’re downloaded and saved as standard formats, but there's no automatic conversion or export from Google’s ecosystem.
Von Google Backup and Sync zu SyncThingy wechseln – Schritt für Schritt
- Install Syncthing and SyncThingy from your distro’s repo or Flathub
- Set up Syncthing on all devices, exchanging device IDs
- Configure shared folders in Syncthing’s web UI to replace synced directories
- Use Google Takeout or manual export to download critical Google Drive files as standard formats
- Place exported files into Syncthing-managed folders
- Start SyncThingy to monitor and manage Syncthing from the tray
Wichtige Funktionen von SyncThingy
- Symbolleisten-Icon mit Statusanzeige
- Starten/Beenden des Syncthing-Dienstes
- Öffnen der Syncthing-Web-Oberfläche
- In C++ implementiert für geringe Systembelastung
- Plattformübergreifende Paketierung (Arch, Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, Ubuntu)
- GPL-3.0-Lizenz
- Einfache Konfiguration über die Systemleiste
SyncThingy unter Linux installieren
flatpak install flathub com.github.zocker_160.SyncThingysudo apt install syncthingsudo apt install syncthingsudo dnf install syncthingsudo pacman -S syncthing-relaysrvsudo zypper install syncthingHäufige Fragen
Can SyncThingy back up my files to Google Drive?
No. SyncThingy only controls Syncthing, which syncs files directly between devices. It does not support Google Drive or any cloud storage integration.
Is there a way to keep using Google Docs with SyncThingy?
Not directly. You must export Google Docs to formats like DOCX or PDF manually or via Google Drive’s export settings, then sync those files separately.
Why would I use SyncThingy instead of Google Backup and Sync?
If you prefer not to rely on Google’s cloud, want full control over your data, and sync between trusted devices, SyncThingy + Syncthing offers a private, decentralized alternative—just not a cloud backup tool.
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