# Tar: A slop-free alternative to rsync

**Switching Demand Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | Tar: A slop-free alternative to rsync |
| Switching from | rsync |
| Category | Other software |
| Thread type | Story |
| Points | 6 |
| Comments | 1 |
| Posted | 2026-06-26 |
| Linked site | https://drewdevault.com/blog/rsync-without-rsync/ |

## Why this score
- Names the product being replaced (rsync).

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