The FolderSync Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about FolderSync in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
FolderSync
The Insider’s Guide
Folder sync and backup between devices, cloud services and servers
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among file storage and sync services, read from FolderSync’s own pages.
Made by Tacit Dynamics ApS · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from FolderSync’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on FolderSync’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 73 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade
FolderSync syncs folders between a device and 20+ cloud and self-hosted services such as Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Nextcloud, SFTP and SMB. Each folder pair is set to one-way or two-way sync with its own filters and conflict handling. There are two separate products: an Android app and a desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about FolderSync, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You pick services, folder pairs and rules for each.
- 1
Best for folder sync between devices, cloud services and servers
FolderSync pairs folders with 20+ cloud and server services, on Android and on a desktop app with a separate licence.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $29.95 one-time, Desktop Single user lifetime license (free version available).
- 3
There is a free plan
Desktop free version: 2 accounts, 2 folder pairs and manual sync, with no time limit. Android has a free version with ads.
- 4
It runs on 4 platforms
Android, Windows, macOS and Linux.
- 5
Folder pairs
Pair a local folder with a cloud folder, or two remote services, and choose one-way or two-way sync per pair.
- 6
Filters and conflict handling
Include and exclude filters, conflict rules and detailed sync logs are set per folder pair.
- 7
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.
- 8
A 2.8 GPA, above 73 of 91
That is against the other file storage and sync services we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace FolderSync you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
FolderSync at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $29.95 one-time, Desktop Single user lifetime license (free version available)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux, Android
- Made by
- Tacit Dynamics ApS
- Category
- File Storage & Sync
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for folder sync between devices, cloud services and servers
FolderSync pairs folders with 20+ cloud and server services, on Android and on a desktop app with a separate licence. The free desktop version is limited to 2 accounts, 2 folder pairs and manual sync, and the lifetime licences start at $29.95.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Desktop 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. |
| Free plan and trial | C | The desktop free version never expires but allows only 2 accounts, 2 folder pairs and manual sync. The Android free version has ads. |
| Features | B | Folder pairs, one or two-way sync, filters, conflict rules, scheduling, webhooks and 20+ services. Nothing in the listing is missing from the job. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. You pick services, folder pairs and rules for each. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Android plus desktop apps for Windows, Mac and Linux, with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3 and more. No web app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who FolderSync is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Syncing phone folders to a NAS or cloud account on a schedule
- People who want to pay once instead of subscribing
- Moving or mirroring files between two different cloud services
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$29.95 one-time
To start. There is a free plan too
FolderSync has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.95 one-time, Desktop Single user lifetime license (free version available).
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.
The free plan
Desktop free version: 2 accounts, 2 folder pairs and manual sync, with no time limit. Android has a free version with ads.
Read from foldersync.io on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, Linux and Android
Folder sync and backup between devices, cloud services and servers. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, file sync, file management.
Nothing in the listing is missing from the job.
- 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.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
What it works with
- Google Drive
- OneDrive
- Dropbox
- Nextcloud
- Amazon S3
- pCloud
- MEGA
- Box
FolderSync is made by Tacit Dynamics ApS.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
73/91
Other file storage and sync services it is graded above
FolderSync's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 73 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 74 of 91) and worst on free plan and trial (C, above 18).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 92 file storage and sync services we grade, cut by the letter each got. FolderSync’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 74 of 91
- CFree plan and trialAbove 18 of 91
- BFeaturesAbove 70 of 91
- CEase of useAbove 22 of 91
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 31 of 91
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace FolderSync you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 73 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade. It costs $29.95, paid once.
What you could not
- Files kept in step across devices without losing one.
- A file manager working directly on your disk.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux and Android that stay in step with each other.
- It plugs into other products, Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox among them.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. FolderSync’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
FreeFileSync, GoodSync, Syncovery and Rclone
The 4 tools FolderSync is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
FreeFileSync
Free plan · from €20/yr
Open-source folder comparison and sync for desktops.
- Only FolderSync lists an Android app.
- FolderSync can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- FreeFileSync is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.0GPA
GoodSync
Free plan
File backup and two-way sync software for desktops and servers.
- FolderSync has a free plan. GoodSync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FolderSync lists an Android app.
- FolderSync can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.4GPA
Syncovery
Free trial · from $39.90 one-time
One-time-license file sync and backup for desktops and NAS.
- FolderSync has a free plan. Syncovery does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FolderSync lists an Android app.
- 2.8GPA
Rclone
Free
Command-line tool for syncing and mounting cloud storage.
- FolderSync can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Rclone is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is FolderSync free?
FolderSync has a free plan. Desktop free version: 2 accounts, 2 folder pairs and manual sync, with no time limit.
How much does FolderSync cost?
FolderSync lists 5 plans. Desktop Free: $0.
What platforms does FolderSync work on?
FolderSync is available on Android, Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does FolderSync have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. FolderSync is listed for Android, Windows, macOS and Linux.
Is FolderSync open source?
FolderSync is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does FolderSync integrate with?
FolderSync's listing names Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Nextcloud, Amazon S3, pCloud, MEGA and Box.
Who makes FolderSync?
FolderSync is made by Tacit Dynamics ApS.
What are the alternatives to FolderSync?
The closest alternatives to FolderSync in our directory are FreeFileSync, GoodSync, Syncovery and Rclone.
How does FolderSync compare with other file storage and sync services?
FolderSync's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 73 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 9.
Could I make my own version of FolderSync?
To replace FolderSync you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from FolderSync’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from FolderSync's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Tacit Dynamics ApS. Prices change, so check foldersync.io before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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