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24 alternatives to I created an app to sync any folder with Dropbox

Sync folders from internal & external drives, network shares, network drives / NAS, file servers with your Dropbox account.

Boxifier is a file synchronization tool that extends Dropbox's capabilities by syncing folders from internal and external drives, network shares, NAS devices, and file servers with a Dropbox account. Rather than… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. I created an app to sync any folder with Dropbox launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Dropbox Smart Sync▲286

   Get access to every file and folder shared in your Dropbox

   2017 · dropbox.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Syncthing 1.0▲119

   Your Dropbox alternative where nada is stored on the cloud.

   2019 · syncthing.net · its alternatives →

3. 3SG
   Sync Google Docs to Your Dropbox▲36

   2015 · docswithoutborders.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Project Infinite by Dropbox▲859

   Access all the files on Dropbox without having to sync

   2016 · blog.dropbox.com · its alternatives →

5. 5BC
   BoxSync.co - Dropbox alternative, Sync files without cloud/servers▲10

   2018 · boxsync.co · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Productivity Tools by Dropbox▲499

   Scan, share, collaborate & provide feedback on your ideas

   2016 · dropbox.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Balloon▲369

   A drop box for your Dropbox

   2015 · balloon.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Dropbox Paper▲568

   Collaboration tool built for teams

   2015 · dropbox.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Dropifier▲101

   Open your team's Dropbox links in Finder.

   2020 · its alternatives →

10. 10OI
    OneBox.io – Sync Email Attachments to Dropbox, Box, GDrive, OneDrive▲22

    2014 · onebox.io · its alternatives →

11. 11
    The New Dropbox▲330

    Enterprise software portal for team collaboration

    2019 · blog.dropbox.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Dynbox.app▲125

    Hey HN, This is my first ever launch! I built a productivity tool that helps you organize your files in bulk, quickly and easily. Instead of manually organizing files, which can be tedious and time-consuming, you can now ask an AI agent to do it for you. Right now, Dynbox integrates with Google Drive, and I’m rapidly working on support for local file systems as well. I’d love to get your feedback!

    2025 · dynbox.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Dropbox Transfer▲325

    Send large files to anyone

    2019 · dropbox.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Dropbox API v2▲151

    A powerful API for apps that work with files

    2015 · dropbox.com · its alternatives →

15. 15SP
    Stop paying for Dropbox/Google Drive, use your own S3 bucket instead▲252

    Last week SWYX nerd-sniped me into building an Open-source Dropbox. Here is Locker: the ultimate open-source Google Drive/box/Dropbox alternative - Provider agnostic (S3, R2, vercel blob, local) - BYOB (Bring your own bucket) - Virtual file system - QMD Search plugin

    Apr 2026 · locker.dev · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Insync - use GDocs like Dropbox▲32

    Sync your cloud and manage your files across Linux, Windows and macOS. Insync supports Google Drive, OneDrive, Sharepoint and Dropbox with advanced local sync features.

    2011 · insynchq.com · its alternatives →

17. 17FA
    FileRock, a Secure Dropbox Clone, goes Open Source▲97

    2013 · blog.filerock.com · its alternatives →

18. 18AA
    Archive and backup your files directly from your Dropbox▲15

    2012 · tidy.io · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Simple realtime two-way sync with SSH, fswatch and rsync▲71

    DropBox/GoogleDrive-style 2-way sync using rsync and fswatch - francoisp/DuplexRsync

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    LANDrop – A cross-platform AirDrop-like file transfer tool▲250

    Drop any files to any devices on your LAN.

    2021 · landrop.app · its alternatives →

21. 21
    OneBox.io▲104

    Sync e-mail attachments to GDrive, Dropbox, Box, or OneDrive

    2014 · onebox.io · its alternatives →

22. 22
    DropSpot▲99

    Secure, client-encrypted file storage

    2024 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Strongsync▲61

    Dropbox-like Sync and Backup using only SFTP or Amazon S3

    2013 · expandrive.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    DropIT▲151

    Instant file sharing platform

    2024 · drop-it.web.app · its alternatives →

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