FolderSync synchronizes folders between a device and cloud providers or file servers, and can also sync two folders on the same device. It offers one-way mirroring and two-way sync, plus transfers between two remote locations using an Android device or desktop computer as a temporary intermediary. Supported services include Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and Nextcloud; protocols include FTP, SFTP, SMB, S3-compatible storage, and WebDAV. The V2 engine supports cloud-to-cloud sync, encryption, pre-sync change analysis, parallel transfers, and Cron-based scheduling. FolderSync documents Tasker integration and configurable automation events. Encryption covers filenames and file contents before upload, but is limited to one-way sync, and a lost encryption password cannot be recovered. FolderSync says account, folder-pair, and sync-log information remains local while files go directly to the selected provider or server; analytics can be disabled. The Android app requires Android 8.0 or newer. Desktop support includes 64-bit Windows 10 or newer, macOS 10.15 or newer, and 64-bit x86 Linux with glibc 2.17 or newer. The free Android app includes ads; desktop use is free, but automation and webhooks are unavailable.
Who it is for
FolderSync suits people who want to synchronize folders across devices, cloud services, or file servers. It may also suit users who need scheduled transfers or Tasker-linked automation and can work within the platform requirements.
What is good
- Supports one-way and two-way synchronization.
- Can transfer files between two remote locations.
- Works with major cloud providers and common file protocols.
- V2 supports encryption and scheduled sync.
- Account, folder-pair, and sync-log data is stored locally.
What to know first
- Encryption works only with one-way sync.
- Lost encryption passwords cannot be recovered.
- Free Android app includes ads.
- Free desktop use excludes automation and webhooks.
Verdict
FolderSync offers a broad set of sync destinations and modes, including cloud-to-cloud transfers through a device intermediary. Check the encryption restriction, free-tier limits, and platform requirements against your setup.
FolderSync plans and pricing
All plansCompared on WebDAV client software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
- Drive mounting
- No
- Folder synchronisation
- Yes
- Offline file access
- Yes
- Mobile apps
- Yes
- Scheduled synchronisation
- Yes
