Autosync vs FolderSync (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Autosync if

• Fits if you want an Android phone's folders synced with a cloud service
• Works for people on Nextcloud, ownCloud or WebDAV who want a plain sync app

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you use iPhone, Windows or Mac, as it is Android only
• Watch out: a licence is tied to one Google account and not shared across Family libraries
• Watch out: a purchase in one MetaCtrl app does not transfer to another
• Tight if you want a clear price, as each in-app item's price isn't shown
• Watch out: the trial length isn't stated

Pick FolderSync if

• Fits if you want to pay once for folder sync on Android and a desktop
• Works for people syncing to Nextcloud, S3 or an SFTP server

Look elsewhere if

• Tight if you stay free: 2 accounts, 2 folder pairs and manual sync only
• Watch out: Android and Desktop licences are separate, so a Play purchase does not unlock desktop
• Watch out: the Single user and Personal licences are for private individuals, and companies need the $79.95 Business one
• Skip it if you want one subscription, as it is sold per platform
• Watch out: desktop licences are sold through Paddle, which doesn't sell to every country

Autosync

• Android only; the maker lists no iOS, Windows or Mac version.
• Licenses are tied to one Google account and are not shared across Google Family libraries.
• A purchase in one MetaCtrl app does not transfer to another, including the single-cloud apps.
• The trial length and the price of each in-app item are not shown on the vendor's pages.

FolderSync

• The free Desktop version is limited to 2 accounts, 2 folder pairs and manual sync.
• Android and Desktop licenses are not shared; a Google Play purchase does not unlock Desktop.
• The vendor sells Desktop licenses through Paddle and notes that Paddle does not sell to every country.

Autosync

Many storage services in one app

Autosync Universal connects to Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Dropbox, Box, MEGA, Nextcloud, ownCloud and pCloud, among others.

Protocol support

WebDAV, FTP, SFTP and LAN/SMB network drives are supported, so storage without its own integration can still be reached.

Chosen folder pairs

You decide which device folder syncs with which cloud folder, and in which direction files move.

Direct transfers

The vendor says files go straight between the device and the cloud service and do not pass through its own servers.

Automation

The maker publishes an automation guide for triggering syncs from other Android automation apps.

Single-cloud apps

Separate apps cover one service each, such as OneSync for OneDrive and Dropsync for Dropbox, with fewer features.

FolderSync

Folder pairs

Pair a local folder with a cloud folder, or two remote services, and choose one-way or two-way sync per pair.

Filters and conflict handling

Include and exclude filters, conflict rules and detailed sync logs are set per folder pair.

Scheduling and automation

Sync on a schedule or when files change. Android can limit syncing to chosen Wi-Fi networks or to while charging; Desktop adds webhooks and a command-line tool.

20+ storage services

Connects to cloud services and to FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV and S3-compatible servers.

Separate Android and Desktop apps

The two apps share providers and sync engine but are separate products with separate licenses.

Autosync

• In-app purchases$2.99 - $11.99

  per item, billing basis not shown in the store listing

  Per-service sync licenses and an All-Inclusive subscription; the US Play listing gives only the range.

FolderSync

• Desktop Free$0

  2 accounts, 2 folder pairs and manual sync only. The vendor says it never expires.

• Desktop Single user$29.95

  one-time, lifetime license for 1 device

  Unlimited accounts and folder pairs, scheduling, automation and webhooks. For private individuals paying with their own funds.

• Desktop Personal$49.95

  one-time, lifetime license for up to 5 devices

  Same features as Single user on up to 5 devices, for private individuals.

• Desktop Business$79.95

  one-time, lifetime license for up to 5 devices

  Same sync features on up to 5 devices, licensed for companies and organizations.

• Android Pro$6.99

  one-time purchase on Google Play

  Paid Android app listed on Google Play at $6.99; the free Android version contains ads and in-app purchases.