Pros of Syncthing

• More active development with frequent updates and bug fixes
• Larger community support and wider adoption
• Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android)

Cons of Syncthing

• Lacks a built-in GUI, requiring separate interface solutions
• Steeper learning curve for non-technical users

Code Comparison

Syncthing (Go):

func (m *Model) RestartFolder(from string, folder string) {
    m.fmut.RLock()
    rf, ok := m.folderFiles[folder]
    m.fmut.RUnlock()

    if !ok {
        return
    }
    rf.Restart()
}

Syncthing-GTK (Python):

def restart_daemon(self):
    if self.daemon.is_connected():
        self.daemon.disconnect()
    self.daemon.connect()
    self.daemon.reload_config()
    self.daemon.restart()

Summary

Syncthing is the core project with robust functionality and wide platform support, while Syncthing-GTK provides a user-friendly GUI specifically for GTK environments. Syncthing offers more frequent updates and broader community support, but may be less accessible for non-technical users without a built-in GUI. Syncthing-GTK simplifies the user experience but has a narrower focus and potentially slower development cycle.

Pros of syncthing-android

• Native Android app, optimized for mobile devices
• Integrates well with Android system features and notifications
• Regular updates and active development for the Android platform

Cons of syncthing-android

• Limited to Android devices, not cross-platform like syncthing-gtk
• May have a steeper learning curve for users new to Syncthing on mobile

Code Comparison

syncthing-android (Java):

@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
    setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
    mDrawerLayout = findViewById(R.id.drawer_layout);
}

syncthing-gtk (Python):

def __init__(self, app, gladepath):
    Gtk.Application.do_activate(self)
    self.builder = Gtk.Builder()
    self.builder.add_from_file(os.path.join(gladepath, "app.glade"))
    self.window = self.builder.get_object("window_main")

The code snippets show the different languages and frameworks used in each project. syncthing-android uses Java and Android-specific components, while syncthing-gtk uses Python with GTK for its user interface.

Both projects serve as graphical interfaces for Syncthing, but they target different platforms and user bases. syncthing-android is tailored for mobile users, while syncthing-gtk provides a cross-platform desktop solution.

Pros of SyncTrayzor

• Written in C#, potentially offering better performance on Windows systems
• More actively maintained with recent updates and releases
• Includes built-in file versioning and conflict resolution features

Cons of SyncTrayzor

• Windows-only, limiting cross-platform compatibility
• Larger installation size due to .NET framework dependencies
• Less customizable interface compared to GTK-based alternatives

Code Comparison

SyncTrayzor (C#):

public class SyncthingProcess : IDisposable
{
    private Process _process;
    public event EventHandler<DataReceivedEventArgs> OutputDataReceived;
    public event EventHandler<DataReceivedEventArgs> ErrorDataReceived;
}

syncthing-gtk (Python):

class SyncthingDaemon(GObject.GObject):
    __gsignals__ = {
        "config-saved": (GObject.SIGNAL_RUN_FIRST, None, ()),
        "connected": (GObject.SIGNAL_RUN_FIRST, None, ()),
        "disconnected": (GObject.SIGNAL_RUN_FIRST, None, ()),
    }

The code snippets show different approaches to handling Syncthing processes and events. SyncTrayzor uses C# events for output and error handling, while syncthing-gtk utilizes Python's GObject signals for various daemon states. This reflects the different language ecosystems and design philosophies of the two projects.

Pros of syncthingtray

• Written in C++ with Qt, potentially offering better performance
• Supports multiple Syncthing instances
• Includes a built-in web view for the Syncthing web UI

Cons of syncthingtray

• Less mature project with fewer contributors
• May have a steeper learning curve for users familiar with GTK

Code Comparison

syncthingtray (C++):

void SyncthingTray::updateStatus()
{
    if (!m_connection) {
        setStatus(SyncthingStatus::Disconnected);
        return;
    }
    // ... more code ...
}

syncthing-gtk (Python):

def cb_syncthing_connected(self, daemon, connected):
    if connected:
        self.set_status(False)
    else:
        self.set_status(True)
    self.restart()

Both projects aim to provide a system tray interface for Syncthing, but they differ in their implementation languages and features. syncthingtray offers potentially better performance and multi-instance support, while syncthing-gtk may be more accessible to Python developers and users familiar with GTK applications. The choice between the two would depend on specific user requirements and preferences.