rclone alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave rclone: command line first, with a learning curve, and not a storage service itself. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces rclone, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. restic currently ranks first.
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Best rclone alternative for a free option
CryptomatorFriendly app for encrypting files in any cloud folder.
Best rclone alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
KoofrWeb interface for managing files across several cloud accounts.
Best rclone alternative for Mac
CyberduckGraphical client for the same mix of servers and cloud storage, with Cryptomator support.
Best rclone alternative for iPhone and Android
KoofrWeb interface for managing files across several cloud accounts.
Best rclone alternative for working in the browser
KoofrWeb interface for managing files across several cloud accounts.
rclone alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to rclone?
restic ranks first right now. Versioned, encrypted backups rather than plain sync. Koofr and Cryptomator follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to rclone?
Yes. restic (open source), Koofr (free plan + paid), Cryptomator (open source) and Syncthing (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to rclone?
Yes: restic, Cryptomator, Syncthing and Duplicati, plus 1 more in the list above. restic, Syncthing and Duplicati can also be self-hosted.
Which rclone alternatives work on Linux?
restic, Koofr, Cryptomator, Syncthing and Duplicati run on Linux.
Why do people switch from rclone?
The complaints we hear most: command line first, with a learning curve; not a storage service itself; mounts can be slow without careful caching settings.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces rclone, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.