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Syncthing alternatives with an Android app

The Syncthing listing does not include an Android app. 31 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory list an Android app.

Syncthing is free to use. 28 of them are free or have a free plan.

31 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Syncthing

  1. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). Syncthing is free.
    • Only Nextcloud lists a web app.
    • Only Nextcloud lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Nextcloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  2. Dropbox

    Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools

    • Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Syncthing is free.
    • Only Dropbox lists a web app.
    • Only Dropbox lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Syncthing is open source, according to its own site.
  3. Proton Drive

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail

    • Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly. Syncthing is free.
    • Only Proton Drive lists a web app.
    • Only Proton Drive lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Syncthing lists a Linux app.
  4. Filen

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Germany with open source apps

    • Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB. Syncthing is free.
    • Only Filen lists a web app.
    • Only Filen lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Filen is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  5. ownCloud

    Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself

    • Only ownCloud lists a web app.
    • Only ownCloud lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Syncthing lists a Linux app.
    • ownCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  6. Seafile

    Open-source file sync and share, self-hosted or in the cloud

    • Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan). Syncthing is free.
    • Only Seafile lists a web app.
    • Only Seafile lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Seafile is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  7. Synology Drive

    Private-cloud file sync and sharing that runs on a Synology NAS

    • Synology Drive is free. Syncthing is free.
    • Only Synology Drive lists a web app.
    • Only Synology Drive lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Syncthing is open source, according to its own site.
  8. Google Drive

    Cloud storage tied to Google Docs, Gmail and Photos

    • Google Drive starts at $1.99 per month for 100 GB (US App Store price). Syncthing is free.
    • Only Google Drive lists a web app.
    • Only Google Drive lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Syncthing lists a Linux app.
  9. Microsoft OneDrive

    Microsoft's cloud storage, bundled with Microsoft 365 plans

    • Microsoft OneDrive starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Syncthing is free.
    • Only Microsoft OneDrive lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft OneDrive lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Syncthing lists a Linux app.
  10. Box

    Business content storage with e-signatures, workflows and AI

    • Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users). Syncthing is free.
    • Only Box lists a web app.
    • Only Box lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Syncthing lists a Linux app.
  11. MEGA

    Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with a 20 GB free plan

    • MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly. Syncthing is free.
    • Only MEGA lists a web app.
    • Only MEGA lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
  12. pCloud

    Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment

    • pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. Syncthing is free.
    • Only pCloud lists a web app.
    • Only pCloud lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.

Common questions

Which Syncthing alternatives have an Android app?

Nextcloud, Dropbox, Proton Drive, Filen, ownCloud, Seafile, Synology Drive, Google Drive and 23 more list an Android app.

Does Syncthing have an Android app?

The Syncthing listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS, Windows and Linux.

Which of these file storage and sync services are free?

Nextcloud, Dropbox, Proton Drive, Filen, ownCloud, Seafile, Synology Drive, Google Drive and 20 more 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 12, 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 Syncthing: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.