Autosync vs GoodSync (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Autosync grades higher than GoodSync: 2.2 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Autosync grades higher on ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Autosync
Android app that syncs folders with Google Drive, Dropbox and more
Free trial · from $2.99
GoodSync
File backup and two-way sync software for desktops and servers
Free plan
Which one is for you
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 GoodSync if
- Fits if you want scheduled backup or two-way sync between folders and servers
- Works for people who run Windows or Linux servers and want an unattended service
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you need a price before you start, as none is recorded
- Watch out: advanced features are free only for the first 15 days
- Not for you if you need a phone app, since only desktops and NAS are listed
- Watch out: the free-versus-paid limits were not read
- Tight if you use a specific NAS, as which brands are supported was not read
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAAutosyncFair | 2.0GPAGoodSyncFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$2.99 to $11.99 per in-app item, with per-service licences and an All-Inclusive subscription. The billing basis is not shown. | CNo price is recorded, so it sits in the middle by default. |
| Free plan and trial | CA free trial is counted separately for each storage service. Its length is not stated, and no free plan is listed. | CAdvanced features are free for the first 15 days with no card, and a free download is offered. The limits of the free version were not read. |
| Features | CMany storage services, protocols, chosen folder pairs and automation hooks. Licences don't carry over between the maker's apps. | CBackup, two-way sync, real-time and scheduled jobs, a server edition and a control centre. What the free and paid editions each include was not read. |
| Ease of use | B4.6 from 7,250 reviews on Google Play. Pick a folder and a cloud, then it runs. | CNo rating on record. You set up jobs, sources and destinations. |
| Platforms and integrations | CAndroid only. No iOS, Windows, Mac or web version is listed. | CA program for computers and servers: Windows, Mac, Linux and NAS. No phone app is listed. |
| Best for | folder sync on Android phones | backup and two-way sync on desktops and servers |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Autosync and GoodSync. How we grade
Where they differ
- Autosync also covers file sharing.
- GoodSync also covers file management.
In commonFile sync
At a glance
| Autosync | GoodSync | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $2.99 per in-app purchase | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | Free trial, counted separately for each storage service type; its length is not stated | Advanced features free for the first 15 days |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | MetaCtrl | GoodSync |
| Price read from | play.google.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
GoodSync
- Prices could not be read: the vendor's site returned a connection restriction page, so no plan prices are recorded here.
- The vendor lists a free download alongside paid editions, but the free-versus-paid limits were not read.
- Advanced features are free only for the first 15 days.
- NAS platforms are mentioned for download; which NAS brands are supported was not read.
Key features
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.
GoodSync
- Backup or two-way sync
- Each job is set up as a one-way backup or a two-way synchronization between a source and a destination folder.
- Automation options
- Jobs can run in real time, periodically or on a schedule.
- Many destinations
- The vendor says it supports all major protocols and cloud services.
- Server edition
- GoodSync for Server OS is described as an unattended service for Windows and Linux servers, with a free trial.
- GoodSync Connect and Explorer
- Separate Connect and Explorer products are listed in the site's feature menu.
- Backup Control Center
- A business offering for managing backups is listed in the site's business menu.
Plans
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.
GoodSync
Pricing could not be confirmed. See goodsync.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Autosync or GoodSync?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Autosync starts at $2.99 per in-app purchase, and GoodSync has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Autosync or GoodSync?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Autosync nor GoodSync has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
Which platforms do Autosync and GoodSync run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Autosync lists an Android app and only GoodSync lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.