Owlfiles vs Air Explorer

Owlfiles8.6Visit Air Explorer8.5Visit

Higher score Owlfiles #6 in WebDAV Client Software 8.6/10 Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Owlfiles

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Air Explorer #7 in WebDAV Client Software 8.5/10 Free plan · paid from $21/yr Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Air Explorer

• Owlfiles fits best

  Affordable multi-device WebDAV access

• Air Explorer fits best

  Broad WebDAV management with sync and automation

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Side by side

Feature	Owlfiles 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Air Explorer 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.5
Ranking	#6 in WebDAV Client Software	#7 in WebDAV Client Software
Best for	Affordable multi-device WebDAV access	Broad WebDAV management with sync and automation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$1.99/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	50+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Owlfiles 3/5 · Air Explorer 3/5
Drive mounting	Not published	Not published
Folder synchronisation	✓	✓
Offline file access	Not published	Not published
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Scheduled synchronisation	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, tvOS, Android TV	Windows, macOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Connects WebDAV with NFS, FTP, SFTP, SMB, NAS, and cloud storage Supports two-way, one-way, and scheduled folder synchronization Runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android	Cloud-to-cloud transfers and folder synchronization Scheduled transfers, backups and synchronizations Command-line support and client-side upload encryption
Cons	Unlimited connections and synchronization require a Pro plan Advanced features are concentrated in the paid tiers The broad feature set may exceed basic WebDAV browsing needs	Basic allows read-only access Basic limits accounts and simultaneous transfers Unlimited features require a paid Pro tier
Our verdict	Owlfiles is a cross-platform file manager for people who need to access and organize files across WebDAV, network servers, NAS devices, cloud storage, and local devices. It supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with additional… Read the review →	Air Explorer is a file manager for Windows, macOS and Android that connects to WebDAV and other cloud-storage services. It is suited to people who need to manage multiple cloud accounts, move files between services and devices, synchronize… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Owlfiles — where it wins

  • Connects WebDAV with NFS, FTP, SFTP, SMB, NAS, and cloud storage
  • Supports two-way, one-way, and scheduled folder synchronization
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Unlimited connections and synchronization require a Pro plan
  • Advanced features are concentrated in the paid tiers
  • The broad feature set may exceed basic WebDAV browsing needs

• Air Explorer — where it wins

  • Cloud-to-cloud transfers and folder synchronization
  • Scheduled transfers, backups and synchronizations
  • Command-line support and client-side upload encryption

  Where it doesn't

  • Basic allows read-only access
  • Basic limits accounts and simultaneous transfers
  • Unlimited features require a paid Pro tier

• Owlfiles8.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo

  Affordable WebDAV access with synchronization, transfers, and broad device coverage.

  Visit OwlfilesFull verdict →
• Air Explorer8.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $21/yr

  A broad WebDAV manager with synchronization, scheduling and automation.

  Visit Air ExplorerFull verdict →