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Rclone

A command-line program to manage files on cloud storage

Open SourceFree TierAdded Jun 1, 2014

About

Rclone is a powerful open-source command-line tool for syncing, copying, and managing files across 70+ cloud storage providers. Supports S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Backblaze B2, and dozens more. Features include encryption, caching, bandwidth limiting, and union/overlay filesystems. Often called 'the Swiss army knife of cloud storage.'

Tags

cloud-storagesyncbackupencryptioncliopen-sources3

Origin Story

By Nick Craig-Wood

The Problem

Each cloud storage provider had its own sync tool. Needed one tool to rule them all — sync, copy, encrypt, and manage files across any provider.

Building It

Started around 2014. Grew into one of the most essential tools in the self-hosting and DevOps world. 48K+ GitHub stars.

What It Means

One tool to manage all cloud storage. No vendor lock-in, no provider-specific tools.

The Dream

To be the universal interface between you and any cloud storage.

Pricing

ModelOpen Source
Free tierAvailable

Completely free and open source. No paid plans. Donations accepted.

Category

File Management

Problems Solved

  • Syncing Cloud Storage
  • Managing Files Across Clouds
  • Encrypted Cloud Backup

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