Owlfiles vs FolderSync

Owlfiles8.6Visit FolderSync8.4Visit

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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FolderSync #8 in WebDAV Client Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit FolderSync

• Owlfiles fits best

  Affordable multi-device WebDAV access

• FolderSync fits best

  Scheduled WebDAV folder synchronization

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Side by side

Feature	Owlfiles 8.6/10 Visit ↗	FolderSync 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#6 in WebDAV Client Software	#8 in WebDAV Client Software
Best for	Affordable multi-device WebDAV access	Scheduled WebDAV folder synchronization
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, Linux, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Owlfiles 3/5 · FolderSync 4/5
Drive mounting	Not published	—
Folder synchronisation	✓	✓
Offline file access	Not published	✓ (best)
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Scheduled synchronisation	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, tvOS, Android TV	Windows, macOS, Linux, 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	One-way and two-way synchronization with scheduled and cron options Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android Network rules, encryption, filters, and command-line desktop control
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	Free Android access includes advertising Free desktop access is limited to selected features It does not mount WebDAV drives as a filesystem
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 →	FolderSync is a file synchronization client for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It connects local folders with WebDAV servers, cloud storage providers, and remote folders, and can also synchronize between remote locations through the… 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

• FolderSync — where it wins

  • One-way and two-way synchronization with scheduled and cron options
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
  • Network rules, encryption, filters, and command-line desktop control

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Android access includes advertising
  • Free desktop access is limited to selected features
  • It does not mount WebDAV drives as a filesystem

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

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

  Visit OwlfilesFull verdict →
• FolderSync8.4/10 · Free plan

  A flexible synchronizer for scheduled WebDAV, cloud, and local folder transfers.

  Visit FolderSyncFull verdict →