Apps with 'Selective Synchronization' feature

These apps allows you to pick which files are synced between the server and your devices.

  1. Joplin icon
    Joplin icon

    Joplin

     804 likes

    Open source note-taking app with Markdown support, to-do integration, and synchronization with cloud services like Dropbox and OneDrive.

    69 Joplin alternatives
    Desktop and mobile apps

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Example
    Cli version!
    +3
    Table inside table with KaTeX Math notations. (Live-editing with Vim)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Web Clipper
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Local Storage
    7.  Tagging
    8.  Ad-free
    9. Android icon  Android Sync
    10.  Encrypted Notes
    11.  Hierarchical Structure
    12.  WYSIWYG Support
  2. Dropbox icon
    Dropbox icon

    Dropbox

     5547 likes

    Put your files into your Dropbox on one computer, and they'll be instantly available on any of your other computers that also have Dropbox installed. Because copies of your files are stored on Dropbox's secure servers, you can also access them from any computer or mobile...

    282 Dropbox alternatives
    Website Home Page

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Dropbox screenshot 1
    Dropbox screenshot 2
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    Dropbox screenshot 3

    Top Dropbox Features

    1.  Selective Synchronization
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Centralized model repository
    5.  File Hosting
    6.  Built-in viewer
    7. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    8.  Works Offline
    9. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    10.  Watch Folder
    11.  Two-factor Authentication
    12.  Shared links
  4. Syncthing icon
    Syncthing icon

    Syncthing

     788 likes

    Open-source, decentralized alternative ensuring data ownership with encrypted communication and peer-to-peer sync, void of central server reliance.

    125 Syncthing alternatives
    Syncthing screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Folder Sync
    4.  Real-time sync
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Synchronization
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Portable
    11.  File Versioning
    12.  Mesh network
  5. MEGA icon
    MEGA icon

    MEGA

     895 likes

    Cloud-storage service with end-to-end encryption, selective synchronization, and shared folders without ads. Works offline and supports 2FA.

    195 MEGA alternatives
    MEGA screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    MEGA screenshot 1
    MEGA screenshot 2
    +8
    MEGA screenshot 3

    Top MEGA Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  File Storage
    3.  AES Encryption
    4.  Encrypted Backup
    5.  Support for Large File
    6.  Shared Folders
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Command line interface
  6. WinSCP icon
    WinSCP icon

    WinSCP

     823 likes

    A versatile client for SFTP, FTP, and other protocols for file transfer. It offers GUI choice, and supports automation and key authentication.

    74 WinSCP alternatives
    WinSCP screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    WinSCP screenshot 1
    WinSCP screenshot 2
    +7
    WinSCP screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    4.  SSH
    5.  Integrated FTP client
    6.  Portable
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Automatic Backup
    11. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    12.  End-to-End Encryption
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    GoodSync icon

    GoodSync

    GoodSync is a professional software for file backup and synchronization. It automatically syncs files across various platforms such as computers, mobile devices, or drives, with or without cloud-based services.

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  8. Microsoft OneDrive icon
    Microsoft OneDrive icon

    Microsoft OneDrive

     744 likes

    Access, edit, and share your files across devices with 5 GB free storage. Integrates with Office for document editing and collaboration features.

    204 Microsoft OneDrive alternatives
    Microsoft OneDrive screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Microsoft OneDrive screenshot 1
    Microsoft OneDrive screenshot 2
    +3
    Microsoft OneDrive screenshot 3

    Top Microsoft OneDrive Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Microsoft Office integration
    2.  Encrypted folder
    3.  Selective Synchronization
    4.  File Storage
    5.  Password protected URL
    6.  Expiring Links
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Shared Folders
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Works Offline
    11. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    12.  Watch Folder
  9. Filen icon
    Filen icon

    Filen

     88 likes

    Filen is a cutting-edge cloud storage provider that offers client-side, end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption. Headquartered and operated entirely in Germany, Filen is at the forefront of combining comprehensive features with uncompromising privacy and security.

    50 Filen alternatives
    Filen screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Filen screenshot 1
    Filen screenshot 2
    +18
    Filen screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  AES Encryption
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  AES-256 Encryption
    9.  Synchronization
    10.  Automatic Backup
  10. Ente Photos icon
    Ente Photos icon

    Ente Photos

     80 likes

    End-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Photos / iCloud Photos, that makes it easy to backup and share photos and videos.

    116 Ente Photos alternatives
    Ente Photos screenshot 1
    Ente Photos screenshot 2
    +4
    Ente Photos screenshot 3

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Shared Folders
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Automatic Backup
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Geotagged Photos
    11.  Tagging
  12. Google Photos icon
    Google Photos icon

    Google Photos

     328 likes

    Google Photos is a photograph and video sharing and storage service by Google. It allows the users to store and share images and videos using the 15 GB free storage space of their Google Account or a Google One subscription.

    126 Google Photos alternatives
    Google Photos screenshot 1
    Google Photos screenshot 2
    +4
    Google Photos screenshot 3

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Top Google Photos Features

    1.  Facial Recognition
    2.  Image Sharing
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Browser Gallery
    5.  Browser-photo-gallery
    6.  Visual Organization
    7.  Batch Rename Files
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Automatic Backup
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Selective Synchronization
    12.  Photographic filters
  13. Resilio Sync icon
    Resilio Sync icon

    Resilio Sync

     319 likes

    Resilio Sync allows you to automatically sync files between computers via secure, distributed technology (P2P bittorrent protocol).

    67 Resilio Sync alternatives
    Resilio Sync screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Resilio Sync screenshot 1
    Resilio Sync screenshot 2
    +2
    Resilio Sync screenshot 3

    Resilio Sync Features

    1.  Selective Synchronization
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Multiple backups and version history
    5.  File Storage
    6.  Synchronization
    7.  Folder Sync
    8.  Distributed
  14. Beyond Compare icon
    Beyond Compare icon

    Beyond Compare

     320 likes

    Compares files with source control integration, supports FTP and cloud storage, offers 3-way merge, and uses commands to manage syncs and differences.

    64 Beyond Compare alternatives
    Folder compare

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Text compare
    Folder merge
    +3
    Text merge

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Folder Sync
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  Full-Text Search
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Portable
    8.  Built-in viewer
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  Selective Synchronization
    11. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
  15. Cryptee icon
    Cryptee icon

    Cryptee

     91 likes

    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    43 Cryptee alternatives
    Cryptee screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Cryptee screenshot 1
    Cryptee screenshot 2
    +15
    Cryptee screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    4.  Rich text editing
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  File Storage
    10.  WYSIWYG Support
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  Export to PDF
  16. Box icon
    Box icon

    Box

     442 likes

    Box is a cloud-based platform that provides digital collaboration across different devices and locations. It offers advanced security, e-signature capabilities, workflow automation, AI-driven insights, and compatibility with over 1,500 applications.

    224 Box alternatives
    Work from the cloud

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Box screenshot 1
    Box screenshot 2
    +4
    Box screenshot 3

    Top Box Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Built-in viewer
    3.  Selective Synchronization
    4.  Unlimited storage
    5. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    6. Office Online icon  Office Online integration
    7.  File Storage
    8.  Synchronization
    9.  File Hosting
    10.  One-link file sharing
    11.  Encrypted Notes
  17. Koofr icon
    Koofr icon

    Koofr

     124 likes

    Koofr is a safe, secure and simple way to store, backup and share your documents, photos, videos and more. It offers up to 10 GB of free safe storage for your files with affordable upgrades and options to connect multiple cloud accounts.

    192 Koofr alternatives
    Koofr web app

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Linux Mobile
    • Google Chrome
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Koofr mobile app
    Koofr mobile app
    +3
    Koofr mobile app

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  WebDAV Support
    2.  Selective folder sharing
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Automatic Backup
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Built-in viewer
    12.  File Storage
  18. Cozy icon
    Cozy icon

    Cozy

     131 likes

    Choose simplicity, get Cozy. We all have a life and a digital life. Cozy gathers them. In your Cozy, you have all your personal data: pictures, health, bank, holidays, accessible only by you. Welcome to your new digital home.

    76 Cozy alternatives
    Automate the synchronisation of your files on your PC with your Cozy.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • CouchDB
    • Go (Programming Language)
    Save your mobile pictures, they will be available on your PC and tablet.
    Share your photos and files with your friends and family.
    +4
    All your data (bills, contacts, health refunds, photos…) automatically imported ! More than 100 available providers! Timeline of Cozy Photos View of Cozy Drive

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2. Android icon  Android Sync
    3.  File Storage
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Selective Synchronization
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Shared Folders
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    11.  Accounting Integration
    12.  Information gathering