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PowerFolder vs Resilio Sync
Both stand on file sync software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Visit PowerFolder Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Resilio Sync offers recipient-specific sending, folder permissions and selective downloads across a broad set of listed platforms. Its Sync 3.0 download is explicitly non-commercial, so commercial use requires another option.
Visit Resilio SyncThe facts
| PowerFolder | Resilio Sync | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Business: €12.50 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | powerfolder.com | resilio.com |
| On file sync software | #13 of 28 | #9 of 28 |
PowerFolder: what it does well
Resilio Sync: what it does well
- Send files without sharing an entire folder.
- Advanced Folders support revocation and read/write permissions.
- Selective Sync downloads chosen files through placeholders.
- Available for desktop, mobile and NAS platforms.
What to know first
- Sync 3.0 is limited to personal, non-commercial use.
- Activation requires a license.
- Commercial users are directed to other products.
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