FileCloud vs GoodSync

FileCloud is an enterprise file storage and collaboration platform for sharing, syncing, backing up and remotely accessing files. It offers a hosted Online service and Server software that can run on premises or on public cloud platforms. Users can create public, private and time-limited shares with granular permissions; collaboration tools include file versioning, approval workflows, comments, activity streams, team folders and document editing. Access is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and web. Security features include encryption at rest and in transit, two-factor authentication, single sign-on, audit logs and remote device wipe controls. Listed integrations include Active Directory, NTFS, network shares, office tools, Outlook and FileCloud for Office. The Salesforce plugin reached end of life on September 1, 2025, and FileCloud says no replacement is planned. Paid Essentials is $7/user/mo billed annually with a 20-user minimum; Advanced is $14/user/mo billed annually with a 10-user minimum. The self-hosted Community Edition has a free one-year license for up to five full users and 10 external users, but omits SSO and third-party integrations.

GoodSync provides file backup and synchronization for computers, mobile devices, servers, and NAS. Listed platforms include Windows, macOS, Linux/Unix, iOS, Android, and NAS. Backup coverage includes computer, mobile, and server files, with file-level restore listed. The product has a free plan and a 15-day trial. Workstation costs $49.95 a year for one workstation license; Server costs $499.95 a year for one server license. Backup Control Center plans provide web-based centralized administration of backup and sync jobs, at $49.95 a year for workstation administration or $499.95 a year for server administration. The maker is listed as based in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, and founded in 2006; GoodSync itself is listed as founded in 1998.