Alternatives · File Storage
Insync alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Insync alternative is Rclone (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Insync compared with 6 alternatives: Rclone, odrive, MultCloud, CloudHQ, Syncthing and 1 more.
Insync is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39.99 one-time per cloud account (shown with $49.99 crossed out). 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| InsyncThis tool | Free trial · from $39.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Rclone | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| odrive | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
| MultCloud | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| CloudHQ | Free plan · from $149/yr | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Syncthing | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Autosync | Free trial · from $2.99 | Trial only | Android |
How each one differs from Insync
Rclone
Command-line tool for syncing and mounting cloud storage
- Rclone is free.
- Rclone has a free plan, which Insync lacks.
- Rclone also lists an Android app.
- Rclone is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Rclone does not cover file sharing, which Insync does.
Suits: Moving data between cloud providers without going through a local disk
odrive
Desktop sync for Procore documents, with SharePoint and server tiers
- odrive starts at $20 per user / month ($200 per user / year billed annually).
- odrive lists no Linux app, which Insync has.
- odrive does not cover file sharing, which Insync does.
Suits: Construction teams that work from Procore documents
MultCloud
Web service for moving and syncing files between cloud drives
- MultCloud starts at $19.99 per month for 100 GB of transfers, billed monthly.
- MultCloud has a free plan, which Insync lacks.
- MultCloud also lists a web app.
- MultCloud lists no Linux, Windows and macOS apps, which Insync has.
- MultCloud does not cover file sharing, which Insync does.
Suits: One-off migrations from one cloud drive to another
CloudHQ
Real-time sync, migration and backup between cloud storage accounts
- CloudHQ starts at $149 per year for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- CloudHQ has a free plan, which Insync lacks.
- CloudHQ also lists a web app and a browser extension.
- CloudHQ lists no Linux, Windows and macOS apps, which Insync has.
- CloudHQ does not cover file management, which Insync does.
Suits: Moving a team from one cloud storage service to another
Syncthing
Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices
- Syncthing is free.
- Syncthing has a free plan, which Insync lacks.
- Syncthing is open source, according to its own site.
- Syncthing does not cover file sharing and file management, which Insync does.
Suits: Syncing folders between your own computers without a cloud provider
Autosync
Android app that syncs folders with Google Drive, Dropbox and more
- Autosync starts at $2.99 per in-app purchase.
- Autosync also lists an Android app.
- Autosync lists no Linux, Windows and macOS apps, which Insync has.
- Autosync does not cover file management, which Insync does.
Suits: Android users who want folders mirrored to a cloud service
Limits worth knowing in Insync
- Support comes with Insync Care: the first year is included, and renewing it costs $19.99 per year.
- The individual license is per cloud account, so Google Drive plus OneDrive on one email counts as two.
- It supports Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox only.
- Licenses are non-transferable; the Server plan prices were not readable, so they are not listed here.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Insync?
The alternatives to Insync in this directory are Rclone, odrive, MultCloud, CloudHQ, Syncthing and Autosync. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Insync.
Is there a free alternative to Insync?
Yes. Rclone and Syncthing are free to use. MultCloud and CloudHQ have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Insync alternatives work on Android?
The Insync listing does not include an Android app. Rclone and Autosync list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Insync?
Rclone and Syncthing are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.