Best Backup and Sync Alternatives
The top-ranked Backup and Sync alternative is Google Drive for desktop (Freemium). The best free option is Syncthing (open source).
Backup and Sync was Google's desktop app for syncing files with Google Drive and Photos, now replaced by Drive for desktop. Users look for alternatives that offer flexible sync rules, cross-cloud support, peer-to-peer syncing, or self-hosted control.
1Google Drive for desktop
FreemiumGoogle's current desktop client for syncing and streaming Drive files.
2Popular cloud storage and file sharing service with sync.
3Microsoft's cloud storage with file sharing and Office integration.
pCloud
FreemiumSecure cloud storage with file sharing and lifetime plans.
Sync.com
FreemiumZero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage focused on privacy and compliance.
Encrypted cloud storage with large free space and secure sharing.
Peer-to-peer file sync tool built on BitTorrent technology.
Open-source continuous file synchronization between your devices.
Open-source folder comparison and synchronization tool with copy verification.
GoodSync
FreemiumFile synchronization and backup tool across devices and clouds.
Open-source, self-hosted platform for file sync, sharing, and collaboration.
Box
FreemiumEnterprise-focused cloud content management with collaboration and security.
Backup and Sync alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to Backup and Sync?
Google Drive for desktop is ranked first on this list (Freemium). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to Backup and Sync?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are Syncthing, FreeFileSync and Nextcloud.
Which Backup and Sync alternatives work on Mac?
Google Drive for desktop, Dropbox, OneDrive and pCloud run on macOS.
Which Backup and Sync alternatives work on Linux?
Dropbox, pCloud, MEGA and Resilio Sync run on Linux.
Are there Backup and Sync alternatives for Android?
Yes: Dropbox, OneDrive, pCloud and Sync.com have Android apps.
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