Insync vs odrive (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Insync grades higher than odrive: 2.4 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Insync grades higher on value for money and features. They get the same grade on the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Insync
Desktop sync client for Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox
odrive
Desktop sync for Procore documents, with SharePoint and server tiers
Which one is for you
Pick Insync if
- Fits if you use Linux and want a Google Drive client on the desktop
- Works for people who juggle several Google Drive or Dropbox accounts
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use another cloud, as only Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox are supported
- Watch out: the licence is per cloud account, so Drive plus OneDrive on one email counts as two
- Watch out: support comes with Insync Care, free for year one and $19.99 a year after
- Not for you if you want to move licences between people, as they are non-transferable
- Too light for a phone, since only desktop and server installs are listed
Pick odrive if
- Fits if your construction team keeps its documents in Procore and wants them on a desktop
- Works for firms that need Procore permissions to carry over to local folders
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want Google Drive or Dropbox, as no general providers are listed
- Not for you if you don't use Procore
- Tight if you have over 25 users, because Standard caps there
- Pricey if you want server or SharePoint sync, which is Enterprise at $25 a user and up
- Watch out: sync pauses when the trial ends
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAInsyncFair | 1.8GPAodriveWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A$39.99 one-time per cloud account, under a year of the category's $7 middle subscription. The sale price has no end date. Two accounts cost twice that, and Insync Care renewals are $19.99 a year. | C$20 a user a month, or $200 a year, which sits in the dearer quarter for file storage tools. Enterprise starts at $25 a user. |
| Free plan and trial | CA 7-day free trial for individuals and 15 days for Office. No free plan is listed. | CA 30-day trial with no card, for 1 user. Sync stops when it ends, and no free plan is listed. |
| Features | CMultiple accounts, selective sync, one-way sync, a cloud browser and headless Linux. It handles Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox only. | DTwo-way sync for Procore only, plus a SharePoint-to-Procore sync on Enterprise. It is of use only if you are on Procore. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record. You connect each cloud account and choose what syncs. | CNo rating on record. You connect Procore accounts and permissions carry over. |
| Platforms and integrations | CA program for computers alone: Linux, Windows and macOS. No phone app is listed. | CDesktop apps for Windows and Mac only, linking Procore and SharePoint. |
| Best for | a desktop client for Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox | Procore document sync on the desktop |
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: Insync and odrive. How we grade
Where they differ
- Insync also covers file sharing.
At a glance
| Insync | odrive | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $39.99 one-time per cloud account (shown with $49.99 crossed out) | $20 per user / month ($200 per user / year billed annually) |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial for the individual license; 15 days for the Office plan | 30-day free trial, no credit card required |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| Made by | Insync | Oxygen Cloud, Inc. |
| Price read from | insynchq.com | odrive.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Insync
- Support comes with Insync Care: the first year is included, and renewing it costs $19.99 per year.
- The individual license is per cloud account, so Google Drive plus OneDrive on one email counts as two.
- It supports Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox only.
- Licenses are non-transferable; the Server plan prices were not readable, so they are not listed here.
odrive
- The pricing page describes sync for Procore; it does not list general cloud storage providers such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
- Standard is capped at 25 users; larger teams need the Enterprise contract.
- When the trial ends, sync pauses until you subscribe.
- Desktop apps are listed for Windows and Mac only.
Key features
Insync
- Multiple cloud accounts
- Sync several Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox accounts in one app; each added account counts as one cloud account for licensing.
- Selective and one-way sync
- Choose which folders to keep local, and sync in one direction when you do not want changes flowing back.
- Cloud browser
- Browse and manage files in your cloud accounts from the app without syncing them to disk.
- File manager integration
- Sharing and sync actions are listed inside the desktop file manager, along with docs conversion and ignore rules.
- Headless Linux
- A command-line install for Linux servers is listed separately from the desktop apps.
- External drives
- Network drives, external drives and SD cards can be synced.
odrive
- Procore document sync
- Project and company documents, drawings, photos and specs sync in both directions between Procore and the desktop.
- Placeholder files
- Infinite Sync shows placeholder files so folders appear without using local disk space until opened.
- Selective sync and offline access
- Pin the folders you need available offline.
- Permission sync
- Procore permissions carry over, and multiple Procore accounts can be connected.
- Server Sync
- A headless sync agent for Linux and Windows servers, listed for Enterprise plans only.
- SharePoint Sync
- Enterprise plans list a SharePoint-to-Procore sync.
Plans
Insync
Insync (Individuals)$39.99
one-time per cloud account
Shown as a limited-period offer with $49.99 crossed out and no end date. Includes 1 year of Insync Care and unlimited machines.
Insync Office (Work)$159.99
per year, includes 1 machine
For custom domains; lists Linux integration, dual-boot support and auto-login for servers.
odrive
Free Trial$0
for 30 days
1 user with full Procore integration, unlimited projects and offline sync.
Standard$20
per user / month ($200 per user / year billed annually)
Up to 25 users, credit card billing and priority email support.
Enterprise$25
per user / month and up
Unlimited users, custom contracts, Server Sync and SharePoint Sync to Procore, dedicated account manager.
Ways to pay less
Insync
No public discounts listed.
odrive
- Annual discount
About 17% off with annual billing
The pricing page lists Standard at $200 per user per year instead of $20 per month.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Insync or odrive?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Insync starts at $39.99 one-time per cloud account (shown with $49.99 crossed out), and odrive starts at $20 per user / month ($200 per user / year billed annually).
Which has a free plan, Insync or odrive?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Insync nor odrive has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
Which platforms do Insync and odrive run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Insync lists a Linux app. Both list macOS and Windows 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.