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Alternatives to Syncthing with a one-time purchase

The Syncthing listing shows no one-time purchase. 4 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

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

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

How each one differs from Syncthing

  1. 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.
  2. Internxt

    Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans

    • Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). Syncthing is free.
    • Only Internxt lists a web app.
    • Only Internxt lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Internxt is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  3. 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. Syncthing is free.
    • Only Icedrive lists a web app.
    • Only Icedrive lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  4. 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). Syncthing is free.
    • 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.

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Syncthing that you buy once?

Yes. pCloud, Internxt, Icedrive and Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Syncthing once instead of subscribing?

The Syncthing listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.