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CmisSync
What CmisSync is
CmisSync keeps work documents, folders, and their metadata synchronized between a local computer and a CMIS-compliant enterprise content management server. Users can select which folders to sync, including folders held in multiple repositories. Synced documents remain available to read and edit offline; CmisSync transfers changes when a network connection is available. It connects to a company file server or private cloud and follows that server’s user accounts and permissions.
CmisSync offers a free, open-source plan for CMIS-compliant servers. The free plan has no limit on document size or number, but does not include professional support, single sign-on, Windows Explorer integration, or zero-configuration setup. The Business add-in adds those capabilities, along with document locking and Windows tools for viewing document history and editing metadata offline. Its 100-user pack costs $6,000 a year; pricing for the individual Business plan is available by inquiry. Listed tested servers include Alfresco, EMC Documentum, SharePoint Server, NemakiWare, and Nuxeo. Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux downloads are offered, with the latter two listed as beta. The SharePoint Server listing excludes Office 365.
Who it suits
CmisSync suits teams that use a CMIS-compliant server and want selected repository folders available on desktop computers, including while offline. Organizations needing single sign-on, professional support, centralized setup, or document locking can consider Business.
What it does well
- Free plan has no document size or count limit.
- Syncs metadata as well as documents and folders.
- Supports folder selection and multiple repositories.
- Offline edits sync when a network connection is available.
- Uses the connected server’s accounts and permissions.
What to know first
- Free plan excludes professional support and single sign-on.
- Windows Explorer integration and zero-configuration require Business.
- Mac OS X and Linux downloads are listed as beta.
Limits
The free plan has no document size or number limit and supports CMIS-compliant servers. It excludes professional support, SSO, Windows Explorer integration, and zero-configuration. The Business 100-user pack is limited to 100 users.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CmisSync Free | Unlimited size/number of documents · all CMIS-compliant servers · no professional support, SSO, Windows Explorer integration, or zero-configuration | Free |
| CmisSync Business — 100-user pack | 6,000 USD per year · 100 users | $6,000 a year |
| CmisSync Business | Please inquire · Professional support · rigorously tested · Windows metadata editing and document locking · SSO · Windows Explorer integration · zero-configuration | On request |
As cmissync.com lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://cmissync.com/.
- Choose the download for Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux.
- Connect to a CMIS-compliant server and select the folders to sync.
- Choose the free plan or inquire about Business if you need its additional features.
Verdict
Choose CmisSync Free if you need desktop synchronization with a CMIS-compliant server and can work without professional support or its excluded Business features. Consider Business for single sign-on, document locking, Windows Explorer tools, or centralized setup; the 100-user pack costs $6,000 a year, while individual Business pricing requires an inquiry.
Questions
Is CmisSync free?
Yes. CmisSync Free costs nothing and has no limit on document size or number.
Which platforms does it support?
Downloads are offered for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Mac OS X and Linux are listed as beta.
Is CmisSync open source?
The site describes CmisSync as free and open source.
Which servers are listed?
The tested server list includes Alfresco, EMC Documentum, SharePoint Server, NemakiWare, and Nuxeo. Office 365 is excluded from the SharePoint Server listing.
What does Business add?
Business includes professional support, SSO, Windows Explorer integration, zero-configuration, document locking, and Windows metadata editing and document history tools.
How much does Business cost?
The 100-user pack costs $6,000 a year. The individual Business plan is priced by inquiry.
Facts from CmisSync's own pages
- Authentication
- Business includes single sign-on and authentication options beyond Basic Authentication. · cmissync.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Business purchase
- The site says Business is sent by email within two business days after purchase or inquiry, and payment in EUR is possible. · cmissync.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Centralized setup
- Business can contact a management server at first launch to configure which folders and synchronization settings users receive. · cmissync.com, 5 Oct 2026
- ECM integrations
- The site lists tested servers including Alfresco, EMC Documentum, SharePoint Server, NemakiWare, and Nuxeo; it explicitly excludes Office 365 from its SharePoint Server listing. · cmissync.com, 5 Oct 2026
- File conflict controls
- Business users can lock documents to prevent simultaneous edits, and its Windows Explorer context menu can show document history and edit metadata offline. · cmissync.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Metadata
- CmisSync synchronizes metadata as well as documents and folders. · cmissync.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Offline work
- Users can read and edit synced documents offline, and CmisSync syncs files when a network connection is available. · cmissync.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The site describes CmisSync as free and open source, with a separate Business add-in offering extra features and support. · cmissync.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Platform availability
- The download page offers Windows, Mac OS X (beta), and Linux (beta) as operating-system choices. · cmissync.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- CmisSync synchronizes work documents and folders between a CMIS-compliant ECM server and a local PC. · cmissync.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Security model
- CmisSync syncs to a company file server or private cloud and uses that server's user accounts and permissions. · cmissync.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Selective and multi-repository sync
- Users can choose which folders to sync and sync folders from multiple repositories. · cmissync.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Supported desktop systems
- The site lists Windows Vista SP2 or later, Mac OS X 10.8 or later (beta), and Ubuntu 14.04 or later (beta). · cmissync.com, 5 Oct 2026
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