# FolderSync

6 Hacker News commenters recommended FolderSync and 0 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 4 of 13 months.

**Verdict:** An Android app that syncs folders to many protocols and cloud services, including Nextcloud WebDAV, with fine-grained control over when and what uploads.

## Why people recommend it

- Reliable sync for years (2 comments): "the amazing Android FolderSync app that I used for realtime synchronization for several years without a single issue" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45809136)) "I really like the FolderSync app on my phone, it's reliable and connects using a ton of protocols." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46187606))
- Many protocols and fine-tuned options (2 comments): "It integrates perfectly (and seamlessly) to the nextcloud dav endpoint and you have way more options to fine-tune how and when and what you want to upload." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48496025)) "I really like the FolderSync app on my phone, it's reliable and connects using a ton of protocols." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46187606))
- Linux and PC clients (2 comments): "I'm glad to see that they have a Linux client." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46185749)) "use FolderSync to sync to your PC" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48998379))
- Polished, little upkeep needed (2 comments): "No time spent worrying about upgrading, etc." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48768590)) "its very polished so I dont mind too much" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46185084))

## Alternatives hackers recommend

- [Unison file synchronizer](https://hackerapproved.com/p/unison.md): 24 recommend
- [SyncTrain](https://hackerapproved.com/p/synctrain.md): 9 recommend
- [Resilio Sync](https://hackerapproved.com/p/resilio-sync.md): 5 recommend

## Where to get it

- [Visit the official site](https://foldersync.io/)

## Cite as

Hacker Approved, "FolderSync", https://hackerapproved.com/p/foldersync/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).