Rclone alternatives · File Storage
Alternatives to Rclone with a one-time purchase
The Rclone 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.
Rclone is free to use. 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 Rclone
- 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). Rclone is free.
- FolderSync can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Rclone is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 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). Rclone is free.
- Only Internxt lists a web app.
- Only Internxt lists an iOS app.
- Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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. Rclone is free.
- Only Icedrive lists a web app.
- Only Icedrive lists an iOS app.
- Icedrive 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). Rclone is free.
- Rclone has a free plan. FileRun does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FileRun lists a web app.
- Only FileRun lists an iOS app.
- 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. Rclone is free.
- Rclone has a free plan. Syncovery does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Rclone lists an Android app.
- Syncovery 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
- Arq Backup starts at $59.99 per computer, one-time. Rclone is free.
- Rclone has a free plan. Arq Backup does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Rclone lists Linux and Android apps.
- Arq Backup 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 starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. Rclone is free.
- Only pCloud lists a web app.
- Only pCloud lists an iOS app.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- 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). Rclone is free.
- Only Cryptomator lists an iOS app.
- Cryptomator is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to Rclone that you buy once?
Yes. FolderSync, Internxt, Icedrive, FileRun, Syncovery, Arq Backup, pCloud and Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy Rclone once instead of subscribing?
The Rclone 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, Internxt, Icedrive, pCloud 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 Rclone: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.