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Head-to-head · WebDAV Client Software

rclone vs CloudDrive2

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score rclone #1 in WebDAV Client Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit rclone
CloudDrive2 #2 in WebDAV Client Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit CloudDrive2

rclone leads on 1 check, CloudDrive2 on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorerclone · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

rclone scores higher on our rubric for webdav client software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

CloudDrive2 offers mobile apps; rclone doesn't. rclone offers scheduled synchronisation; CloudDrive2 doesn't publish it.

rclone is the better fit for technical users needing flexible WebDAV automation. CloudDrive2 is the better fit for multi-cloud users needing mounting and sync.

  • rclone fits best

    Technical users needing flexible WebDAV automation

  • CloudDrive2 fits best

    Multi-cloud users needing mounting and sync

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Side by side

Feature rclone 9.4/10 Visit ↗ CloudDrive2 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in WebDAV Client Software #2 in WebDAV Client Software
Best for Technical users needing flexible WebDAV automation Multi-cloud users needing mounting and sync
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Desktop Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 70+ integrations 15 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features rclone 3/5 · CloudDrive2 3/5
Drive mounting ✓ ✓
Folder synchronisation ✓ ✓
Offline file access Not published Not published
Mobile apps — ✓ (best)
Scheduled synchronisation ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, Plan 9, Solaris, Android Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, web UI, NAS, Docker
Our review
Pros
  • Mounts WebDAV and cloud storage as local filesystems or drives
  • Supports one-way sync, bidirectional bisync, checksums, and encryption
  • Runs across desktop, server, Android, API, and self-hosted environments
  • Mounts multiple cloud services as local disks or drives
  • Combines WebDAV, cross-cloud transfers, search, and backup jobs
  • Supports web, desktop, mobile, NAS, Docker, and self-hosted use
Cons
  • Primarily command-line rather than a conventional graphical client
  • Official Android builds are not first-class builds
  • Its broad command set suits technical users more than casual file management
  • Basic limits users to 2 cloud drives and 1 local mount
  • Basic allows up to 2 devices online and excludes Core Pro features
  • Several Core plan prices are not shown alongside the plan names
Our verdict

rclone is an open-source command-line program for managing files across WebDAV, cloud storage systems, and standard transfer protocols. It is aimed at individuals, developers, administrators, and organisations that need repeatable file…

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CloudDrive2 brings cloud and network storage services into one interface for people managing files across multiple providers. It can mount connected storage as local disks or drives, expose a built-in WebDAV server, transfer files between…

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  1. rcloneWebDAV Client Software 9.4Free plan
  2. CloudDrive2WebDAV Client Software 9.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • rclone — where it wins

    • Mounts WebDAV and cloud storage as local filesystems or drives
    • Supports one-way sync, bidirectional bisync, checksums, and encryption
    • Runs across desktop, server, Android, API, and self-hosted environments

    Where it doesn't

    • Primarily command-line rather than a conventional graphical client
    • Official Android builds are not first-class builds
    • Its broad command set suits technical users more than casual file management

  • CloudDrive2 — where it wins

    • Mounts multiple cloud services as local disks or drives
    • Combines WebDAV, cross-cloud transfers, search, and backup jobs
    • Supports web, desktop, mobile, NAS, Docker, and self-hosted use

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic limits users to 2 cloud drives and 1 local mount
    • Basic allows up to 2 devices online and excludes Core Pro features
    • Several Core plan prices are not shown alongside the plan names

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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