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Insync vs Filen

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Insync

6.0
Cloud & Storage

Manage your Google Drive and OneDrive files

Filen

8.0
Cloud & Storage

Desktop client for Filen.io

Metric Insync Filen
Category Cloud & Storage Cloud & Storage
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 18 42
90-day Installs 64 151
365-day Installs 259 637
Version 3.9.9.60038 3.0.47
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 18 436
GitHub Forks 5 41
Open Issues 6 62
License MIT AGPL-3.0
Language JavaScript TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 10y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Jun 12, 2013 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Insync

Insync allows users to sync and manage files between Google Drive and OneDrive without requiring a desktop app, making it ideal for those who prefer lightweight cloud storage solutions. It offers selective sync and offline access, benefiting users who need to manage multiple cloud storage services efficiently.

Insync syncs files between Google Drive and OneDrive, enabling users to manage their cloud storage without a desktop application.

Pros

  • + Ability to sync files without a desktop application
  • + Support for both Google Drive and OneDrive
  • + Selective sync and offline access capabilities

Cons

  • - GitHub repository shows limited recent activity
  • - No mobile app available

Filen

Filen is a desktop client offering zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage, ideal for users prioritizing privacy and secure file management.

Synchronizes files with Filen.io's cloud storage service.

Pros

  • + Zero-knowledge encryption ensures data privacy
  • + Auto-updating keeps the app current
  • + Useful for secure file backups and syncing

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion
  • - No self-hosting support mentioned