rsync

By Samba project ยท Site and mail migration

About rsync

Long-standing open-source tool for copying and syncing files between servers, sending only the parts that changed.

Details

  • Free plan or free to use

    Yes

  • Open source

    Yes

  • Runs on your own server

    Yes

Not enough info yet on has an API, built for WordPress sites. Check the tool's own site.

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