GoodSync alternatives · File Storage
Alternatives to GoodSync with a one-time purchase
The GoodSync 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.
GoodSync's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 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 GoodSync
- Free trial · from $39.90 one-time
Syncovery
One-time-license file sync and backup for desktops and NAS
- Syncovery can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $29.95 one-time
FolderSync
Folder sync and backup between devices, cloud services and servers
- FolderSync has a free plan. GoodSync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FolderSync lists an Android app.
- FolderSync can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment
- pCloud has a free plan. GoodSync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only pCloud lists a web app.
- Only pCloud lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Icedrive
Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption
- Icedrive has a free plan. GoodSync does not, though it has a free trial.
- 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 trial · from €9.9/yr
FileRun
Self-hosted file sync and sharing app that runs on your own server
- Only FileRun lists a web app.
- Only FileRun lists iOS and Android apps.
- FileRun is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- FileRun can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $59.99 one-time
Arq Backup
Encrypted Mac and Windows backup to storage you choose
- Only GoodSync lists a Linux app.
- Arq Backup is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Arq Backup can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- GoodSync also covers file management.
- Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Internxt
Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans
- Internxt has a free plan. GoodSync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Internxt lists a web app.
- Only Internxt lists iOS and Android apps.
- Internxt is open source and 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 has a free plan. GoodSync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Cryptomator lists iOS and Android apps.
- Cryptomator is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to GoodSync that you buy once?
Yes. Syncovery, FolderSync, pCloud, Icedrive, FileRun, Arq Backup, Internxt and Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy GoodSync once instead of subscribing?
The GoodSync 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, Icedrive, Internxt 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 GoodSync: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.