FreeFileSync alternatives · File Storage
Alternatives to FreeFileSync with a one-time purchase
The FreeFileSync listing shows no one-time purchase. 8 of the 91 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
FreeFileSync has a free plan. Paid plans start at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates). 5 of them are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from FreeFileSync
- Free trial · from $39.90 one-time
Syncovery
One-time-license file sync and backup for desktops and NAS
- Syncovery starts at $39.90 one-time (Standard, private use), $99.90 for business use. FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- FreeFileSync has a free plan. Syncovery does not, though it has a free trial.
- Syncovery can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- FreeFileSync is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $29.95 one-time
FolderSync
Folder sync and backup between devices, cloud services and servers
- FolderSync starts at $29.95 one-time, Desktop Single user lifetime license (free version available). FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- Only FolderSync lists an Android app.
- FolderSync can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- FreeFileSync is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment
- pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- Only pCloud lists a web app.
- Only pCloud lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Internxt
Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans
- Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- Only Internxt lists a web app.
- Only Internxt lists iOS and Android apps.
- Internxt is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Icedrive
Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption
- Icedrive starts at $2.99 per month, billed yearly at $35.88, for Starter. FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- Only Icedrive lists a web app.
- Only Icedrive lists iOS and Android apps.
- Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $12.00/mo
Cryptomator
Open-source encryption for the files you keep in any cloud
- Cryptomator starts at $12.00 per seat / month, billed yearly (Cryptomator Hub Standard). FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- Only Cryptomator lists iOS and Android apps.
- Cryptomator is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from €9.9/yr
FileRun
Self-hosted file sync and sharing app that runs on your own server
- FileRun starts at €9.9 per user / year (annual subscription). FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- FreeFileSync has a free plan. FileRun does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FileRun lists a web app.
- Only FileRun lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free trial · from $59.99 one-time
Arq Backup
Encrypted Mac and Windows backup to storage you choose
- Arq Backup starts at $59.99 per computer, one-time. FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- FreeFileSync has a free plan. Arq Backup does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FreeFileSync lists a Linux app.
- Arq Backup is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to FreeFileSync that you buy once?
Yes. Syncovery, FolderSync, pCloud, Internxt, Icedrive, Cryptomator, FileRun and Arq Backup can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy FreeFileSync once instead of subscribing?
The FreeFileSync listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these file storage and sync services are free?
FolderSync, pCloud, Internxt, Icedrive and Cryptomator are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to FreeFileSync: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.