FolderSync Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to FolderSync for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is Syncthing, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to FolderSync and seven of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to FolderSync are Resilio Sync , GoodSync, Dropsync (Dropbox Autosync) and ElephantDrive.

FolderSync alternatives are mainly File Sync Tools but may also be Cloud Storage Services or Online Backup Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of FolderSync.

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FolderSync

Freemium • Proprietary
File Sync Tool

FolderSync enables simple sync to cloud based storage to and from local folders on the device SD cards. It support a wide...

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Syncthing
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Free • Open Source
File Sync Tool
Cloud Storage Service
Large File Transfer Service
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
BSD
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
Cloudron
119 Syncthing alternatives
Syncthing replaces proprietary sync and cloud services with something open, trustworthy and decentralized. Your data is your data alone and you deserve to choose where it is stored.
- - Syncthing is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to FolderSync.
- - Syncthing is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FolderSync.
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Syncthing Features
1. DecentralizedSyncthing is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. End-to-End EncryptionSyncthing has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Ad-freeSyncthing doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. LightweightSyncthing consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Dark ModeSyncthing supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Privacy focusedSyncthing is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Syncthing without registration.
8. Command line interfaceSyncthing either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
9. PortableSyncthing can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Peer-To-Peer
Folder Sync
Real-time sync
Synchronization
Mesh network
File Versioning
Automatic Backup
Incremental Backup
File Tagging
No Tracking
Resilio Sync
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Freemium • Proprietary
File Sync Tool
Cloud Storage Service
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
BSD
Windows Phone
iPad
Kindle Fire
67 Resilio Sync alternatives
Resilio Sync allows you to automatically sync files between computers via secure, distributed technology (P2P bittorrent protocol).
- - Resilio Sync is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to FolderSync.
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Resilio Sync Features
1. Selective SynchronizationResilio Sync allows you to pick which files are synced between the server and your devices.
2. DecentralizedResilio Sync is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
Peer-To-Peer
Multiple backups and version history
File Storage
Synchronization
Folder Sync
Distributed
GoodSync
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Freemium • Proprietary
File Sync Tool
Backup Client
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
119 GoodSync alternatives
GoodSync syncs files between your computer, mobile devices, FTP, SFTP, Amazon S3, Google Drive, OneDrive, WebDAV, Azure.
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GoodSync Features
1. PortableGoodSync can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Selective SynchronizationGoodSync allows you to pick which files are synced between the server and your devices.
3. End-to-End EncryptionGoodSync has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2 way sync
Mirror Backup
WebDAV Support
Support for Amazon S3
Synchronization
Visual Comparison
Support for 64 bit
Real-time sync
Direct P2P Sync
WebDAV Sync
Comments about GoodSync as a Alternative to FolderSync
This alternative is disputed. GoodSync is still a legitimate FolderSync alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
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Cant connect to other cloud services.
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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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Wrong platform. Not on Android or mobile in general.
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Dropsync (Dropbox Autosync)
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Freemium • Proprietary
Android
3 Dropsync (Dropbox Autosync) alternatives
Keep your phone/tablet and your Dropbox in sync at all times. Rock-solid, battery efficient, full two-way(!) sync client for Dropbox.
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Dropsync (Dropbox Autosync) Features
Folder Sync
Sync with Dropbox
2 way sync
ElephantDrive
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Paid • Proprietary
Cloud Storage Service
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
83 ElephantDrive alternatives
Unlimited online storage for your photos, music, video, documents, and all other valuable files you have! Pre-made categories and our simple wizard make sure that all your important data gets automatically backed up!
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Syncness Wifi Sync Music/Files
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Paid • Proprietary
Android
Android Tablet
22 Syncness Wifi Sync Music/Files alternatives
Your smart phone just got smarter with Syncness and auto sync! When you arrive home or at work your phone can automatically synchronize your files (music, photos / photo, PDFs, movies and more) with your computer (PC) over WIFI / wireless to a Windows file share (SMB, NAS...
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Android Sync
Discontinued
The app has been removed from Google Play and the website is no longer accessible.
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Autosync
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Paid • Proprietary
File Sync Tool
Cloud Storage Service
Android
5 Autosync alternatives
Universal cloud sync and backup.
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Autosync Features
Synchronization
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