Best Backup and Sync Alternatives
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.
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