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FolderSync

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FolderSync 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.

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License model

  • FreemiumProprietary

Platforms

  • Android
  • Android Tablet
4 / 5 Avg rating (4)
27 likes
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Features

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  1.  Android Sync
  2.  Automatic Backup
  3.  File Sync
  4.  Folder Sync
  5.  Synchronization
  6.  Cloud Sync
  7.  Schedule Backup
  8.  Dark Mode
  9.  Selective Synchronization
  10.  Sync with Dropbox
  11.  Support for SFTP
  12.  WebDAV Sync

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  • MapleGingerOatmeal liked FolderSync
    15 days ago
  • Michael679089 reviewed FolderSync  
    11 months ago

    Didn't work in syncing Google Drive.

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FolderSync information

  • Developed by

    Tacit Dynamics
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.
  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $0 + free version with limited functionality.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 4
  • Alternatives

    26 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

Our users have written 4 comments and reviews about FolderSync, and it has gotten 27 likes

FolderSync was added to AlternativeTo by iav on Jun 11, 2012 and this page was last updated May 12, 2023.

Comments and Reviews

   
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Top positive commentNov 5, 2018

many cloud account synchronization and automation

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Michael679089
  
Top negative commentJan 19, 2024

Didn't work in syncing Google Drive.

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Martinsez
  
Positive commentDec 4, 2023

Great tool for backing up and syncing Android files to home server or cloud. Only thing that is little annoying is that you have to configure all folders separately.

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dtoxic
  
Positive commentSep 22, 2023

Best one in the class,no app comes close to this one

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What is FolderSync?

FolderSync 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.

Effortlessly sync your files. Backup your music, pictures and other important files from the phone to your cloud storage or the other way around. It has never been easier. Automation support using Tasker and similar programs enables fine grained control of your syncs.

FolderSync contains a full file manager, that enables you to manage your files locally and in the cloud. Copy, move and delete your files in your cloud/remote accounts. Support for creation/deletion of buckets in Amazon S3. Upload and download files from the phone. It's all supported.

Supported cloud providers

  • Amazon S3 Simple Storage Service
  • Box
  • CloudMe
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive
  • HiDrive
  • Livedrive Premium
  • luckycloud
  • MEGA
  • MyDrive.ch
  • MyKolab
  • NetDocuments
  • OneDrive
  • OneDrive for Business
  • OwnCloud
  • pCloud
  • Storegate
  • SugarSync
  • WEB.DE
  • Yandex Disk

Supported protocols

  • FTP
  • FTPS (SSL/TLS implicit)
  • FTPES (SSL/TLS explicit)
  • SFTP (SSH File Transfer)
  • Samba1/CIFS/Windows Share
  • SMB2
  • WebDAV (HTTPS)

Pro/Free version The free version contains ads. You can upgrade in-app to pro version. The pro version has no limitations. In all other regards the pro and lite versions are identical.

Change log http://www.tacit.dk/foldersync/changelog

Support http://www.tacit.dk/support

FAQ http://www.tacit.dk/foldersync/faq

Permissions

ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Optional permission that can be granted if Foldersync should detect SSID name on Android 9 or newer. ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Needed to determine current network state ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Needed to access info about the current WiFi state (SSID etc.) CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE/CHANGE_WIFI_STATE These two are needed to be allowed to turn WiFi on and off CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE Needed to autodiscover WebDAV, SMB, FTP and SFTP servers using Bonjour/UPNP protocol INTERNET Needed to access the internet connection to send and retrieve files READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE/WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Needed to read and write files from and to SD card RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Needed to automatically start after reboot of device, so scheduled syncs will still run WAKE_LOCK Needed to keep the device running during a sync, so it doesn't enter sleep mode