rclone vs Resilio Sync

rclone7.1Visit Resilio Sync6.9Visit

Higher score rclone #6 in File Sync Software 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit rclone

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Resilio Sync #7 in File Sync Software 6.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Resilio

• rclone fits best

  Technical users syncing and mounting cloud storage

• Resilio Sync fits best

  People syncing folders directly across personal devices

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Side by side

Feature	rclone 7.1/10 Visit ↗	Resilio Sync 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.1	6.9
Ranking	#6 in File Sync Software	#7 in File Sync Software
Best for	Technical users syncing and mounting cloud storage	People syncing folders directly across personal devices
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop	Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features rclone 0/2 · Resilio Sync 0/2
Selective sync	Not published	Not published
Encryption at rest	Not published	Not published
Specs
Sync method	Not published	Not published
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, Plan 9, Solaris, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, NAS
Version history	Not published	Not published
Max file size	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Syncs one-way or bidirectionally with bisync. Mounts cloud or WebDAV storage as a local filesystem or drive. Supports checksums, encryption, and a wide range of backends.	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	Its command-line focus is less turnkey than a conventional graphical client. Official Android builds are not first-class builds. Support channels are community and 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	rclone is an open-source command-line program for managing files across cloud storage systems and transfer protocols, including WebDAV. It suits individuals, developers, administrators, and organisations that want to copy, move, check, or… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• rclone — where it wins

  • Syncs one-way or bidirectionally with bisync.
  • Mounts cloud or WebDAV storage as a local filesystem or drive.
  • Supports checksums, encryption, and a wide range of backends.

  Where it doesn't

  • Its command-line focus is less turnkey than a conventional graphical client.
  • Official Android builds are not first-class builds.
  • Support channels are community and 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

• rclone7.1/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source toolkit for syncing, mounting, and managing remote storage.

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• 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 →