Work Folders AlternativesFile Sync Tools and other similar apps like Work Folders

Work Folders is described as 'With Work Folders users can store and access work files on personal computers and devices, often referred to as bring-your-own device (BYOD), in addition to corporate PCs. Users gain a convenient location to store work files, and they can access them from anywhere' and is a File Sync tool in the backup & sync category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Work Folders for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Work Folders alternative is Syncthing, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Work Folders are Resilio Sync , Koofr, IPFS and Seafile.

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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.

    131 Syncthing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

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

    • Syncthing is Free and Open SourceWork Folders is Free and Proprietary
    • Syncthing is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWork Folders is not according to our users
  2. Resilio Sync icon

    Resilio Sync

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • Resilio Sync is Free and ProprietaryWork Folders is also Free and Proprietary
  4. Koofr icon

    Koofr

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    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
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Rust
    • Chromium
    Koofr web app
     

    • Koofr is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Work Folders.

    • Koofr is Freemium and Open SourceWork Folders is Free and Proprietary
    • Koofr is Privacy focused and LightweightWork Folders is not according to our users
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    PowerFolder

    Experience seamless file synchronization and sharing with advanced encryption across Windows, Mac, and Linux. Effortlessly backup and sync files, music, and photos with maximum privacy and cross-device compatibility.

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    IPFS

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    IPFS is a global, versioned, peer-to-peer filesystem. It combines ideas from Git, BitTorrent, Kademlia, SFS, and the web. It is like a single bittorrent swarm, exchanging git objects. IPFS provides an interface as simple as the HTTP web, but with permanence built in.

    69 IPFS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Firefox
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  7. Seafile icon

    Seafile

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    Open source cloud platform for organizations with self-hosting, device file synchronization, sharing, versioning, secure encrypted storage, admin controls, web access, audit logging, and support for desktop and mobile clients for secure collaboration.

    124 Seafile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Pydio icon

    Pydio

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    Pydio is the mature alternative to Dropbox and Box.com, to build your own box, on your own servers.

    76 Pydio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    Secure login
     
  10. Yandex Disk icon

    Yandex Disk

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    Yandex Disk is a free cloud storage service that gives you access to your photos, videos and documents from any internet-enabled device. Download the app to your phone or tablet and you'll literally be able to carry your files with you everywhere.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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    SugarSync

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    SugarSync is the best way to backup, access, sync, and share all your files and folders including documents, photos, videos, and music — from any computer or mobile device.

    183 SugarSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Kindle Fire
    Sync files between your computer and phone
     

    • SugarSync is the most popular commercial alternative to Work Folders.

    • SugarSync is Paid and ProprietaryWork Folders is Free and Proprietary
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    CloudMe

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    CloudMe is a free and open service to sync, store and make all your files available in the cloud through an easy to use Blue Folder.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    Web Desktop
     
  13. Syncany icon

    Syncany

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    Syncany is an open-source cloud storage and filesharing application. It allows users to backup and share certain folders of their workstations using any kind of storage, e.g. FTP, Amazon S3 or Google Storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Blomp icon

    Blomp

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    Free cloud storage for files, photos, and videos, featuring secure backups, user-controlled sharing and access, workspace management, quick lost file recovery, open standards integration, collaboration tools, and flexible capacities from 40GB to 2TB and more.

    117 Blomp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  15. Syncplicity icon

    Syncplicity

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    The only automated sync, back-up, collaboration and file management service powerful enough for a business user and easy enough for a novice. Secure, anywhere access to your files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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