FolderSync vs GoodSync (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, FolderSync grades higher than GoodSync: 2.8 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
FolderSync grades higher on value for money, features and platforms. They get the same grade on the free plan and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
FolderSync
Folder sync and backup between devices, cloud services and servers
GoodSync
File backup and two-way sync software for desktops and servers
Which one is for you
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
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
| 2.8GPAFolderSyncGood | 2.0GPAGoodSyncFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | ADesktop lifetime licence is $29.95 for 1 device, under a year of the category's $7 middle subscription. Personal covers 5 devices at $49.95; Android Pro is $6.99. | CNo price is recorded, so it sits in the middle by default. |
| Free plan and trial | CThe desktop free version never expires but allows only 2 accounts, 2 folder pairs and manual sync. The Android free version has ads. | 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 | BFolder pairs, one or two-way sync, filters, conflict rules, scheduling, webhooks and 20+ services. Nothing in the listing is missing from the job. | 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 | CNo rating on record. You pick services, folder pairs and rules for each. | CNo rating on record. You set up jobs, sources and destinations. |
| Platforms and integrations | BAndroid plus desktop apps for Windows, Mac and Linux, with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3 and more. No web app. | CA program for computers and servers: Windows, Mac, Linux and NAS. No phone app is listed. |
| Best for | folder sync between devices, cloud services and servers | 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: FolderSync and GoodSync. How we grade
Where they differ
- FolderSync can be bought with a one-time purchase.
At a glance
| FolderSync | GoodSync | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $29.95 one-time, Desktop Single user lifetime license (free version available) | Not published |
| Free plan | Desktop free version: 2 accounts, 2 folder pairs and manual sync, with no time limit. Android has a free version with ads. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | Advanced features free for the first 15 days |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Tacit Dynamics ApS | GoodSync |
| Price read from | foldersync.io | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
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
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.
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
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.
GoodSync
Pricing could not be confirmed. See goodsync.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, FolderSync or GoodSync?
As of Nov 13, 2026, FolderSync starts at $29.95 one-time, Desktop Single user lifetime license (free version available), and GoodSync has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, FolderSync or GoodSync?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only FolderSync has a free plan. GoodSync does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do FolderSync and GoodSync run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only FolderSync lists an Android app. Both list 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.