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Yoink vs byosynch

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Yoink compared with byosynch
DetailYoink logo Yoinkbyosynch logo byosynch
What it doesSave what's yours. Keep it close. Sync your files to storage you choose
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inDK US
Pricing modelFree Free trial
PricingFree Personal: $4.99 USD per month (billed monthly) or $49 USD per year (billed yearly). 30-day free trial for new accounts, card required, no charge for 30 days, then renews automatically. Sync unlimited devices with no per-device limit.
Key features
  • Video or audio download from supported links
  • Playlist downloads
  • Yoink Clips for trimming video and audio
  • Multi-site support
  • Local download history
  • User-controlled updates
  • No account required
  • Two-way synchronization with filesystem event detection and periodic scans
  • SSH private keys stored locally on each device, never sent to servers
  • Conflict resolution by keeping both file versions
  • Unlimited device syncing with no per-device limits
  • Self-documenting CLI with stable error codes and JSON output
  • Signed releases verifiable by GPG key
  • Start-on-boot daemon for continuous background syncing
  • Support for macOS and Linux command-line client
What makes it different
  • Local-first: all files, settings and history stay on your computer
  • No telemetry or tracking
  • Only downloads media you have permission to save, no DRM bypassing
  • Shows only real qualities available from the source
  • Your SSH keys and files never leave your devices or reach company servers
  • Single guided setup command with optional scriptable steps
  • Continuous sync without requiring all devices to be online simultaneously
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)63
Citation Flow (Majestic)927
Referring domains (Majestic)132

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