Confold is a fast, keyboard-driven folder and file comparison tool for Linux, macOS and
Windows. It diffs local and remote trees — local disk, SFTP and S3/cloud storage — side by
side, then migrates or syncs exactly what differs, streaming huge files and never waiting
for a full scan.
Publisher’s description
What is Confold?
Confold by confold is open-source Windows software in the cloud storage & sync category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.6.1, released on July 23, 2026. The version history goes back to July 13, 2026: 3 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 21 times. The source code on GitHub (confold/confold) has 3 stars. Similar programs include Syncthing, Dropbox and Rclone.
Project description on GitHub: “A fast, keyboard-driven folder & file comparison tool for Linux, macOS and Windows. Diff local and remote trees side by side, then migrate or reconcile them — streaming huge files, never waiting for a full scan.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Confold is an open-source cloud storage & sync tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Confold safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
17BF94820E656F2E407FF046BC71860BCC0CB5018D320C0217FE794A8B626DD7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.1Latest | July 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.6.0 | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.1 | July 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Confold.Confold -echoco install confold -ymsiexec /i Confold_0.6.1_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- confold
- Category
- Cloud storage & sync
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/confold/confold
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.6.1
- Released
- July 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 21
- GitHub stars
- 3
- Website
- confold.com
- winget ID
- Confold.Confold
- Chocolatey package
- confold
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Confold free?
Yes. Confold is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Confold safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Confold with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Confold be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Confold run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Confold?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 13, 2026.
What are alternatives to Confold?
Syncthing, Dropbox, Rclone, AWS Command Line Interface and heroku. The alternatives page compares them.
