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Head-to-head · File Sync Software

PowerFolder vs Resilio Sync

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score PowerFolder #5 in File Sync Software 7.3/10 Free plan · paid from €4/user/mo · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit PowerFolder
Resilio Sync #7 in File Sync Software 6.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Resilio

PowerFolder leads on 2 checks, Resilio Sync on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePowerFolder · 7.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPowerFolder · 2 of 2

PowerFolder scores higher on our rubric for file sync software: 7.3 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

PowerFolder offers selective sync; Resilio Sync doesn't publish it. PowerFolder offers encryption at rest; Resilio Sync doesn't publish it.

PowerFolder is the better fit for teams choosing between cloud and self-hosted sync. Resilio Sync is the better fit for people syncing folders directly across personal devices.

  • PowerFolder fits best

    Teams choosing between cloud and self-hosted sync

  • Resilio Sync fits best

    People syncing folders directly across personal devices

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Side by side

Feature PowerFolder 7.3/10 Visit ↗ Resilio Sync 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 6.9
Ranking #5 in File Sync Software #7 in File Sync Software
Best for Teams choosing between cloud and self-hosted sync People syncing folders directly across personal devices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Docs Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features PowerFolder 2/2 · Resilio Sync 0/2
Selective sync ✓ (best) Not published
Encryption at rest ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Sync method Hybrid Not published
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, NAS
Version history Not published Not published
Max file size Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Selective sync, LAN peer-to-peer transfer and configurable version history
  • Cloud, hybrid and on-premise deployment options
  • Desktop, mobile and web clients with link controls and backup
  • Syncs folders directly between desktop and mobile devices
  • Selective Sync lets users download files on demand
  • Share links and QR codes with read-only or read-write permissions
Cons
  • Business Cloud pricing starts at €12.50 per user monthly with annual billing
  • The €4 per-user monthly Enterprise price applies to licensing from 51 users
  • Support channels listed include documentation
  • Focused on device sync rather than broader cloud integrations
  • Free license is for personal, non-commercial use
  • No new Sync Business plans or trials are offered
Our verdict

PowerFolder is a file sync-and-share platform for individuals, teams, schools and enterprises that need folders available across desktop, mobile and web clients. Its defining fit is deployment flexibility: organizations can use a hosted…

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Resilio Sync is a peer-to-peer file synchronization and sharing product for individuals and households that want files kept in sync across computers, phones, and storage devices without relying on cloud storage. It is available for…

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  1. PowerFolderFile Sync Software 7.3Free plan · paid from €4/user/mo · 30-day trial
  2. Resilio SyncFile Sync Software 6.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PowerFolder — where it wins

    • Selective sync, LAN peer-to-peer transfer and configurable version history
    • Cloud, hybrid and on-premise deployment options
    • Desktop, mobile and web clients with link controls and backup

    Where it doesn't

    • Business Cloud pricing starts at €12.50 per user monthly with annual billing
    • The €4 per-user monthly Enterprise price applies to licensing from 51 users
    • Support channels listed include documentation

  • Resilio Sync — where it wins

    • Syncs folders directly between desktop and mobile devices
    • Selective Sync lets users download files on demand
    • Share links and QR codes with read-only or read-write permissions

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on device sync rather than broader cloud integrations
    • Free license is for personal, non-commercial use
    • No new Sync Business plans or trials are offered
  • PowerFolder7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from €4/user/mo · 30-day trial

    Flexible file sync for teams that need cloud, hybrid or self-hosted deployment.

    Visit PowerFolderFull verdict →
  • Resilio Sync6.9/10 · Free plan

    A free, device-to-device sync tool for personal files, with selective downloads and sharing controls.

    Visit ResilioFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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