FolderSync AlternativesFile Sync Tools & Cloud Storage Services like FolderSync

FolderSync is described as 'Enables simple sync to cloud based storage to and from local folders on the device SD cards. It support a wide range of different cloud providers and file protocols, and support for more platforms are added continuously. Root file access supported on rooted devices' and is a File Sync tool in the backup & sync category. There are more than 25 alternatives to FolderSync for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best FolderSync alternative is Syncthing, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FolderSync are Resilio Sync , SyncTrayzor, GoodSync and EasySync.

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  1. Syncthing icon
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    Open-source, peer-to-peer service offering encrypted file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage or central servers, suitable for various uses.

    131 Syncthing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
     
    • Syncthing is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to FolderSync.

    • Syncthing is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FolderSync.

    • Syncthing is Free and Open SourceFolderSync is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Syncthing is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFolderSync is not according to our users
  2. Resilio Sync  icon
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    Resilio Sync allows you to automatically sync files between computers via secure, distributed technology (P2P bittorrent protocol).

    71 Resilio Sync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
    • Resilio Sync is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to FolderSync.

    • Resilio Sync is Free and ProprietaryFolderSync is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. SyncTrayzor icon
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    SyncTrayzor is a wrapper for Syncthing which allows Syncthing's window to be hidden in the tray area. SyncTrayzor has a built-in web browser to manage Syncthing without opening your browser. SyncTrayzor can be configured to automatically start at PC startup.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. GoodSync icon
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    A comprehensive solution for file synchronization and backup, GoodSync allows seamless and real-time file sync across desktops, mobiles, and cloud services directly, bypassing third-party servers. Ideal for both personal and professional needs.

    124 GoodSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    FolderSync is a stand alone app for Android that syncs to cloud services, GoodSync is its own ecosystem with servers, clients, etc.

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    Goodsync does not allow to sync any file to any cloud-service as FolderSync does.

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    Cant connect to other cloud services.

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    • This alternative is disputed. GoodSync is a legitimate FolderSync alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • GoodSync is Freemium and ProprietaryFolderSync is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. EasySync icon
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    Synchronize your android phone/tablet with your DAV server, the easy way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  6. ByteSync icon
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    Free and open-source differential file synchronization software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. ByteSync securely compares and transfers only file differences — no VPN, no setup, just fast, encrypted, cross-platform sync and backup.

    13 ByteSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. DirSync Pro icon
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    DirSync Pro is a small, but powerful utility for file and folder synchronization. Java JRE 1.7 or above is needed to run DirSync Pro.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Celeste GUI icon
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    Celeste is a GUI file synchronization client that can connect to almost any cloud provider you'd like. It provides a streamlined experience to back up your files, and integrates directly into your desktop system.

    29 Celeste GUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
     
  9. Cryptsync icon
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    CryptSync is a small utility that synchronizes two folders while encrypting the contents in one folder. That means one of the two folders has all files unencrypted (the files you work with) and the other folder has all the files encrypted.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. luckyBackup icon
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    LuckyBackup is an application that backs-up and/or synchronizes any directories with the power of rsync.

    31 luckyBackup alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. syncspirit icon
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    Open-source, decentralized peer-to-peer service offering file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and encryption and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage providers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  12. CmisSync icon
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    Securely syncs files and folders to your enterprise file server (on-premise or private cloud), rather than to a public cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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