# Syncthing privacy rating

Open source, peer-to-peer continuous file synchronization between two or more devices. Data is encrypted in transit and never stored on a central server.

## Summary

Syncthing scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the file sync and backup criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit. It is based in Sweden: Fourteen Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).

- Website: https://syncthing.net
- Source code: https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing
- License: MPL-2.0
- Jurisdiction: Sweden. Fourteen Eyes member. EU member (GDPR).
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [File sync and backup](https://privacyratings.com/file-sync/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MPL-2.0. | https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | Usage reporting is off by default and only sent if the user agrees when asked. No third-party trackers. | https://docs.syncthing.net/users/security.html#usage-reporting |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Run by the non-profit Syncthing Foundation and funded by donations, with no ads. | https://syncthing.net/donations/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/file-sync/syncthing/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/file-sync/syncthing.md