The Syncovery Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Syncovery 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.
Syncovery
The Insider’s Guide
One-time-license file sync and backup for desktops and NAS
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among file storage and sync services, read from Syncovery’s own pages.
Made by Super Flexible Software GmbH & Co. KG · 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 Syncovery’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Syncovery’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
2.4
GPA, above 44 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade
Syncovery is file synchronization and backup software sold as a perpetual license. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, with separate downloads for several NAS brands and FreeBSD. Editions differ in cloud and protocol support, simultaneous jobs and extras such as NTFS permission copying.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Syncovery, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You build sync jobs and choose settings for each.
- 1
Best for one-time-licence sync and backup for desktops and NAS
The Standard edition has no cloud, FTP, encryption or real-time sync, and business use costs more.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $39.90 one-time (Standard, private use), $99.90 for business use.
- 3
You can try it first
A trial version is available; its length was not read.
- 4
It runs on 3 platforms
Windows, macOS and Linux.
- 5
Sync and backup jobs
Unlimited jobs on every edition, with one-way backup or two-way sync, on a schedule or in real time (not in Standard).
- 6
Cloud and protocol support
FTP, SSH, WebDAV, S3 and other cloud services are available from Professional upward, not in Standard.
- 7
Compression and encryption
Not included in the Standard edition.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 44 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 Syncovery 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.
Syncovery at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $39.90 one-time (Standard, private use), $99.90 for business use
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- A trial version is available; its length was not read.
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux
- Made by
- Super Flexible Software GmbH & Co. KG
- Category
- File Storage & Sync
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for one-time-licence sync and backup for desktops and NAS
Syncovery sells file sync and backup as a one-time licence from $39.90 for private use, with NAS and server downloads. The Standard edition has no cloud, FTP, encryption or real-time sync, and business use costs more.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | $39.90 one-time for Standard, $69.90 for Professional, which adds cloud and protocols. That is under two years of the category's $7 middle subscription. Business use is $99.90 and up. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A trial version is available; its length was not recorded. No free plan is listed. |
| Features | B | Unlimited jobs, one-way and two-way sync, scheduling, FTP, S3, WebDAV, compression and encryption from Professional, plus NAS downloads. Nothing in the listing is missing from Professional. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. You build sync jobs and choose settings for each. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | A program for computers and NAS: Windows, Mac, Linux, Synology and QNAP. No phone or web app is listed. |
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 Syncovery is for
- Fits if you want to pay once for sync and backup instead of a subscription
- Works for people who back up to a Synology or QNAP NAS
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you buy Standard and need cloud, as it has no FTP, SSH, WebDAV, S3 or encryption
- Pricey if you use it for business: $99.90 to $199.00 against private-use prices
- Watch out: a licence includes free upgrades for one year
- Watch out: the dollar prices were read from an order form with a footer dated 2022
- Tight if you run more than 24 jobs at once, since that needs a $299 edition
Good to know
Good for
- Home users who prefer a one-time license over a subscription
- Small offices backing up Windows servers or NAS devices
- People syncing local folders to FTP, S3 or WebDAV targets
Worth knowing
- The order page gives separate prices for private and business use.
- A license includes free upgrades for one year; later versions are sold as upgrades.
- The Standard edition has no FTP, SSH, WebDAV, S3 or cloud support, no encryption and no real-time sync.
- The USD prices were read from the vendor's order form, whose footer is dated 2022; the main purchase page lists several regional order forms.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$39.90 one-time
To start
Syncovery is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39.90 one-time (Standard, private use), $99.90 for business use.
A trial version is available; its length was not recorded.
Standard Edition
$39.90
one-time, private use ($99.90 for business use)
No FTP, SSH, WebDAV, S3 or other cloud services, no compression or encryption and no real-time folder monitoring.
Professional Edition
$69.90
one-time, private use ($149.90 for business use)
All features except the premium ones; unlimited jobs, up to 12 running at once.
Premium Edition
$99.90
one-time, private use ($199.00 for business use)
Adds file system monitoring service, Syncovery Remote Service, NTFS permission copying and priority support; up to 24 simultaneous jobs.
Higher Editions
$299.00
one-time and up
For running more than 24 jobs at the same time.
Trying it first
A trial version is available; its length was not read.
Read from syncovery.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: macOS, Windows and Linux
One-time-license file sync and backup for desktops and NAS. 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 Professional.
- Sync and backup jobs
- Unlimited jobs on every edition, with one-way backup or two-way sync, on a schedule or in real time (not in Standard).
- Cloud and protocol support
- FTP, SSH, WebDAV, S3 and other cloud services are available from Professional upward, not in Standard.
- Compression and encryption
- Not included in the Standard edition.
- NAS and server downloads
- Separate downloads for ASUSTOR, QNAP, Synology, Linux, FreeBSD and FreeNAS, besides Windows and Mac.
- Block-level copying
- Copying changed parts of large files; the file system monitoring service that speeds it up is Premium.
- Remote service
- Syncovery Remote Service and optional internal user management are listed, with the remote service in Premium.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
What it works with
- FTP
- SSH
- WebDAV
- Amazon S3
- SharePoint
- OneDrive
- Synology
- QNAP
Syncovery is made by Super Flexible Software GmbH & Co. KG.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
44/91
Other file storage and sync services it is graded above
Syncovery's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 44 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 17.
It stands best on features (B, above 70 of 91) and worst on platforms and integrations (C, above 1).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 92 file storage and sync services we grade, cut by the letter each got. Syncovery’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 63 of 91
- CFree plan and trialAbove 18 of 91
- BFeaturesAbove 70 of 91
- CEase of useAbove 22 of 91
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 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 Syncovery 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 costs $39.90, 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 and Linux that stay in step with each other.
- It plugs into other products, FTP, SSH and WebDAV among them.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Syncovery’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
GoodSync, FreeFileSync, Unison and Rclone
The 4 tools Syncovery is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
GoodSync
Free plan
File backup and two-way sync software for desktops and servers.
- Syncovery can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 3.0GPA
FreeFileSync
Free plan · from €20/yr
Open-source folder comparison and sync for desktops.
- FreeFileSync has a free plan. Syncovery does not, though it has a free trial.
- Syncovery can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- FreeFileSync is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.6GPA
Unison
Free
Open-source two-way file synchronizer for Unix, macOS and Windows.
- Unison has a free plan. Syncovery does not, though it has a free trial.
- Syncovery can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Unison is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.8GPA
Rclone
Free
Command-line tool for syncing and mounting cloud storage.
- Rclone has a free plan. Syncovery does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Rclone lists an Android app.
- Syncovery can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
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 Syncovery free?
No, Syncovery is a paid product, but you can try it first. A trial version is available; its length was not read.
How much does Syncovery cost?
Syncovery lists 4 plans. Standard Edition: $39.90 one-time, private use ($99.90 for business use).
What platforms does Syncovery work on?
Syncovery is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does Syncovery have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Syncovery is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does Syncovery have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Syncovery is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Is Syncovery open source?
Syncovery is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Syncovery integrate with?
Syncovery's listing names FTP, SSH, WebDAV, Amazon S3, SharePoint, OneDrive, Synology and QNAP.
Who makes Syncovery?
Syncovery is made by Super Flexible Software GmbH & Co. KG.
What are the alternatives to Syncovery?
The closest alternatives to Syncovery in our directory are GoodSync, FreeFileSync, Unison and Rclone.
How does Syncovery compare with other file storage and sync services?
Syncovery's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 44 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 17.
Could I make my own version of Syncovery?
To replace Syncovery 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 Syncovery’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 Syncovery'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 Super Flexible Software GmbH & Co. KG. Prices change, so check syncovery.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Syncovery, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/syncovery
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- 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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