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Best File Sync Software in 2026

File sync software helps keep files aligned across devices or services. This list is for people comparing tools by cost, platforms and control over their data.

28 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Seafile
by Seafile
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Seafile offers broad platform coverage and a choice between self-hosted and cloud editions. Check user minimums, storage limits, and unlisted tier prices when selecting a plan.

8.7 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo Visit site
2

FileCloud
by FileCloud
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

FileCloud offers several deployment choices and a broad set of sharing, collaboration, and security controls.

7.6 From $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
3

FolderSync

Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

FolderSync offers a broad set of sync destinations and modes, including cloud-to-cloud transfers through a device intermediary.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
4

GoodSync
by GoodSync
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

GoodSync covers file backup and restore across desktop, mobile, server, and NAS platforms, with a free plan and 15-day trial.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $49.95/yr · 15-day trial Visit site
5

ownCloud
by ownCloud
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Choose ownCloud if your team needs file synchronization, sharing and collaboration with a choice of deployment model.

7.4 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
6

Pydio Cells
by Pydio Cells
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Pydio Cells combines a free Home option with paid plans aimed at larger deployments.

7.3 Free plan · paid from €3,280/user/yr Visit site
7

rclone

Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4

Rclone offers broad storage support and flexible file operations, but it is a command-line program rather than a finished graphical tool.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
8

cwRsync

Free plan Windows

cwRsync provides rsync-based synchronization and backup on Windows, with SSH and signed package files.

7.2 Pricing on request Visit site
9

Resilio Sync

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Resilio Sync offers recipient-specific sending, folder permissions and selective downloads across a broad set of listed platforms.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
10

Syncplicity

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Syncplicity covers file sync, sharing, backup, and access across its documented clients, with more controls in business editions.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
11

Synology Photos
by Synology Photos
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

Synology Photos brings browsing, organization, backup, and sharing workflows together for users with a Synology NAS.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
12

TeamDrive
by TeamDrive
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

TeamDrive offers multi-platform file storage with versioning, encryption, and organizational controls. Buyers should match storage and seat allocations carefully, since configurations and prices vary.

6.9 Free plan · paid from €6.33/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
13

PowerFolder

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

6.7 Free plan · paid from €4/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
14

FreeFileSync

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

6.6 Free plan · paid from €20 Visit site
15

Nextcloud Hub

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

6.6 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
16

QNAP Qsync

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

6.5 Free plan Visit site
17

odrive
by odrive
Free trial LinuxMacWeb+1

odrive combines Procore synchronization, offline access, permissions, and broad storage connections for construction teams.

6.3 From $200/user/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
18

rsync

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

5.9 Free plan Visit site
19

Syncthing

Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

5.9 Free plan Visit site
20

Syncdocs

Free plan WebWindows

5.7 Free plan · paid from $19.95 · 14-day trial Visit site
21

ChronoSync

Paid Mac

ChronoSync provides macOS computer and server backup with several license-pack choices and a 15-day trial. Buyers should note the absence of mobile backup, ransomware protection, and a free plan.

5.6 From $49.99 · 15-day trial Visit site
22

Resilio Connect
by Resilio Connect
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Choose Resilio Connect if your organization needs managed, automated file delivery across many locations and wants peer-to-peer transfer architecture.

5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
23

SyncMate

Free plan Mac

5.6 Free plan · paid from $39.95 Visit site
24

Syncovery
by Syncovery
Paid LinuxMacWindows

Syncovery covers desktop, server, and NAS backup with file restoration and ransomware protection.

5.3 From $39.90 · 30-day trial Visit site
25

Autosync

Paid Android

4.7 Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Look for a plan, trial or open-source licence that suits your requirements. Before deciding, review the sync approach, selective-sync support, version retention, file-size ceiling and at-rest encryption.

Questions

Can I use file sync software for free?

Check each tool's plan: options include free plans, paid plans and freemium models.

Are free trials available?

Trial access is available. Length and terms differ; ChronoSync and Insync each list 15-day trials.

Which platforms are supported?

File sync tools in this category run on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and the web. Check the platform details for your chosen tool.

What sync features should I compare?

Assess the synchronization approach, selective-sync support, version history and maximum file size. Also check encryption at rest and the available plan.

How can I tell if a tool is open source?

Where a tool offers open-source code, read the licence to determine whether you may inspect or modify that code.

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