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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FolderSync alternatives page was last updated Mar 21, 2025
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  1. Syncthing icon

    Syncthing

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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.

    130 Syncthing alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
    Syncthing screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    Syncthing VS FolderSync

     

    • 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 Decentralized and LightweightFolderSync is not according to our users
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    Resilio Sync

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

    70 Resilio Sync alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    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

    Resilio Sync VS FolderSync

     

    • Resilio Sync is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to FolderSync.

    • Resilio Sync is Free and ProprietaryFolderSync is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Resilio Sync is DecentralizedFolderSync is not according to our users
  4. SyncTrayzor icon

    SyncTrayzor

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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.

    42 SyncTrayzor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Syncthing
    SyncTrayzor screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project seems to have been abandoned, with no updates since 2021. The newer alternative is Syncthingtray

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  File Sync
    2.  Synchronization
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Folder Sync
    5.  Real-time sync
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Portable
    8.  Selective Synchronization
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Mesh network

    SyncTrayzor VS FolderSync

     
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    GoodSync

    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 prof...

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    GoodSync

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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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    GoodSync screenshot 1

    Top GoodSync Features

    1.  2 way sync
    2.  File Sync
    3.  Mirror Backup
    4.  WebDAV Support
    5.  Support for Amazon S3
    6.  Synchronization
    7.  Selective Synchronization
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Portable
    11.  Visual Comparison
    12.  Real-time sync

    GoodSync VS FolderSync

     
    Comments about GoodSync as an Alternative to FolderSync
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    Negative Oct 20, 2017
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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.

    Guest
    Negative Oct 27, 2017
    2

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

    Guest
    Negative May 5, 2019
    1

    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
  7. EasySync icon

    EasySync

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    Synchronize your android phone/tablet with your DAV server, the easy way.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    EasySync screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  WebDAV Sync
    4.  WebDAV Support
    5.  Synchronization

    EasySync VS FolderSync

     
  8. DirSync Pro icon

    DirSync Pro

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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.

    90 DirSync Pro alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Basic
    Discontinued

    No activity/development anymore. Last stable version from 2018-03-07, last development version from 2018-12-28.

    DirSync Pro Features

    1.  Incremental Backup
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Folder Sync
    4.  Tree view

    DirSync Pro VS FolderSync

     
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    Celeste GUI

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    Celeste GUI screenshot 1

    Top Celeste GUI Features

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Support for Rsync
    3.  Ad-free
    4. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Google Drive Support
    7.  Synchronization
    8. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    9. ownCloud icon  Owncloud integration
    10. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    11.  WebDAV Sync
    12.  Gtk

    Celeste GUI VS FolderSync

     
  11. luckyBackup icon

    luckyBackup

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

    31 luckyBackup alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GR flagGreece
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    luckyBackup screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Latest release — 0.5.0 (2018 Nov 18)

    luckyBackup Features

    1.  Support for Rsync
    2.  Folder Sync
    3.  Synchronization
    4.  KDE
    5.  Multi Platform

    luckyBackup VS FolderSync

     
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    Cryptsync

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Cryptsync screenshot 1

    Cryptsync Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption

    Cryptsync VS FolderSync

     
  13. CmisSync icon

    CmisSync

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    A folder synchronized between an Alfresco server and the local desktop.

    CmisSync Features

    1.  Folder Sync
    2.  Location-based
    3.  On-premises software
    4.  Synchronization

    CmisSync VS FolderSync

     
  14. Qtd Sync icon

    Qtd Sync

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    A graphical interface for the Rsync engine that will synchronise files between two computers either locally or over the internet. The beauty of Rsync is that it only transfers the exact part of a file that has changed (differential synchronisation), saving bandwidth and time.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Qtd Sync screenshot 1

    Qtd Sync Features

    1.  Support for Rsync

    Qtd Sync VS FolderSync

     
  15. Mirror Synchronise icon

    Mirror Synchronise

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    Free mirror synchronise for backup files.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Mirror Synchronise screenshot 1

    Mirror Synchronise Features

    1.  Portable

    Mirror Synchronise VS FolderSync

     
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