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Openrsync: An implementation of rsync, by the OpenBSD team

Openrsync is an OpenBSD-developed rsync implementation that lacks active maintenance and significant advantages, making it struggle to compete with the established rsync ecosystem.

5.0Overall
Utility5
Onboarding6
Craft7
Niche fit4
Longevity3

Five dimensions scored independently; overall is a weighted average. Scores are only comparable within this same rubric.

Good for

Users seeking a minimalist, security-focused rsync implementation primarily within the OpenBSD ecosystem; developers with specific security concerns about existing rsync implementations.

Not for

Users needing an actively maintained, cross-platform, feature-rich rsync alternative; general users unfamiliar with building tools from source.

Project description

github.com

Alternatives

rsync (official)scpsftp
Visit site321 · Stars at evalEvaluated 2026-05-31

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