# Resilio Sync Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Resilio Sync the right File Sharing solution for you? Explore 39 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/173194/Resilio-Sync/reviews --- Resilio Sync 4.4 (39) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/173194/Resilio-Sync/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Resilio Sync Ease of use 4.0 Customer Service 3.8 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews RL Richard L Managing DirectorMarketing and Advertising, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The syncing was very cumbersome and slow and was not utilising our full bandwidth“ August 14, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 39 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Colin C. Principal Civil Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Small Business Syncing Between Offices - Great for Sharing Files and Disaster Recovery" December 27, 2018 4.0 Overall experience has been good at having multiple office locations keep files shared/sync simply and easily. It has not been completely hands off and I discovered I needed to upgrade memory on NAS devices as Resilio does consume a fair bit of memory and the NAS would kill the Resilio service if memory or CPU useage becomes too high, but through experience and understanding limitations of hardware and software I find it is now highly reliable and I have peace of mind that all peer locations have an update to date version of all work files. Pros Runs on NAS and easy to add/share folders for syncing, so running common NAS in multiple offices the common UI/interaction has allowed for quick setup of folders to sync/share Cons Would like some better management or dashboard to monitor if peers go off-line or sync status, maybe some easier ability to add folders to ignore list versus having to edit a text file. A right click and re-index function would be useful as had a couple peers say they were synced, or a right click and re-start would be helpful. Would be helpful if there was some ability to lock out people accessing files from other nodes or warn them that someone else has the file open and as such changes can be lost. Review Source MW Michael W. Owner Media Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Skip the cloud and use P2P ala Napster-style tech" February 28, 2025 4.0 It was good overall and it did do what I expected. But it also required a decent amount of maintenance to keep operating correctly and I did have some issues with people not getting the latest files. Pros It is low cost and allows multiple systems to share data with each other without a centralized server. Cons If you don't have a big enough team, then you end up in a situation where people log in at different moments and not all the latest files get dispersed to everyone. Switched from [Dropbox Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/) Wanted to have people sending files directly to each other and not reliant on a cloud server. Review Source RL Richard L. Managing Director Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Resilio Review" August 14, 2024 2.0 We were dissapointed with it was not the option we decided to base our remote work on Pros It did allow for remote collaboration for our projects Cons The syncing was very cumbersome and slow and was not utilising our full bandwidth Alternatives considered [LucidLink](https://www.capterra.com/p/196912/LucidLink/) Reason for choosing Resilio Sync We didnt. We left resilio to go to Lucid Link Review Source MP Michael P. Graphic Designer Graphic Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Personal Cloud Storage Synchronization That Just Works!" September 8, 2019 5.0 I have been using Resilo Sync for about 2 years now in order to distribute large files between multiple workstations, and an off-site server. When poor SFTP / SCP speeds, and a lack of automation began to hamper productivity I chose Reslio Sync as a replacement for manual file transfers and now experience fantastic transfer speeds compared to SFTP/SCP, plus the added benefit of automation! After the initial configuration, I can't say that I've needed to touch Resilio Sync again except to add a new client, but I know great support is available if ever I encounter an issue. Pros Automation! Replacement of manual FTP/SCP transfers of large files that were hampered by ISP throttling. Knowing my files are always being synchronized, 24x7x365. Cons Absolutely no complaints considering the affordable price for the premium products, and the availability of a generous free trial there is no risk in giving Resilio Sync a shot! Alternatives considered [Pydio](https://www.capterra.com/p/161274/PYDIO/)[Unison](https://www.capterra.com/p/174162/Unison/) Reason for choosing Resilio Sync The generous free trial, and the affordable perpetual licenses made Resilio Sync a no-brainier! Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Chief Technology Officer Aviation & Aerospace Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Product if not a little pricey" January 7, 2019 5.0 Pros Resilio Sync is simple to set up and just works. I love that I can quickly share a folder with anyone and all of it is kept in sync without having to be centrally stored on a cloud server. Perhaps my favorite part is that it doesn't take over all of the network bandwidth. When other services or downloads need the speed, Resilio naturally throttles back to allow other applications to function and then resumes at faster speed when it can! Cons There isn't much to not like. While I do sometimes feel that it's a little pricey, I get good value for my money which is why I keep paying! Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Engagement Manager / Senior Project Manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Gets the job done, but limited options" September 13, 2018 3.0 Overall, works very well for our purposes (transferring files over iffy/slow Internet connections to our China partner, where others timed out or were blocked by the Great Firewall). Had a license renewal failure that cost us a day of file transfer with our partner. File permissions don't transfer cleanly. Pros Fairly simple interface (other than licensing). Works over low bandwidth. Cons Does not have a rich options for selection or for transfer of attributes. Review Source Response from Resilio October 30, 2018 Hi, The Sync Business is not intended for transferring file permissions, so it applies perms by default (usually, inherited from top level folder on Windows or using UMASK on \*nix). Although please contact our support so we can try to find a workaround for you. Alternatively, you can use a Resilio Connect product (which is an enterprise counterpart of Sync) which has files permissions synchronization out-of-the-box. VR Verified Reviewer Partner Legal Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Almost a game changer" September 17, 2018 4.0 Very good for limited use situations Pros Ease of licensing. Performance. it really works great, and if I were not concerned about some of the dangerous caveats, I would switch our organization from Dropbox. Cons The fact that there is no read only mode that prevents people from deleting files globally is a deal-breaker. Also, the fact that someone can come back online and their time stamp being different can cause an overwrite of newer files, is the other deal-breaker. We can only use it very selectively because of these too big risks. If and when these issues become resolvedd, we would expand our usage significantly Review Source Giuseppe C. IT and Network Security Consultant E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Resilio truly feels like the next generation of syncing software." January 4, 2019 5.0 We had used the built in Synology cloud sync, but that was starting to get overwhelmed with the size of folders that we wanted to sync. Resilio has no problem with size and will intelligently find the fastest route to send large files. Either via Lan or Wan. Because of how well Resilio functions, we were able to move away from FTP access and Synology cloud sync and start using Resilio for everything. Pros That even if the main hub/server goes off line Resilio will intelligently find where the information is stored on client computers and turn those computers into hosts automatically. Cons The pricing structure. Having to buy bundles of licenses, rather than being able to buy one at a time. Review Source Amit G. Founder Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Could not work without this app" June 19, 2021 5.0 We use this app to sync data between multiple computers, both windows and mac systems. the app works offline and allows this to be done while on a local network (no internet) which is perfect for our needs Pros This is hands down the best program/app of its kind. The ability to share and sync data between different computers regardless of OS is brilliant Cons Absolutely nothing I can think of, It is very easy to use and even teaching our team how to sync is very straight forward Review Source Jeff C. Consultant Legal Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Resilio Sync is Awesom" December 28, 2018 4.0 Overall positive. I love the speed and how transparent it works after getting it set up. Definitely worth the effort to get it setup as long as you have decent backup (as you should) to deal with the absence of versions. Pros Very fast, reliable, trouble free after getting it setup. Cons No file version history (as there is no cloud storage) but it would be a nice feature to add, perhaps keeping them on local hard drives, USB drive or network drive; An awkward/confusing process to a share a folder; Licensing also was confusing Review Source MK Mike K. Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Does what we need!" December 27, 2018 5.0 Pros In use with our Netgear ReadyNAS, it allows a pretty seamless way for our clients to back up to us from their business! Cons On the ReadyNAS, user permission/administration and configuration interface could use a little more tweaking to make it more simplistic for each client. Review Source AP Alex P. IT Systems Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Syncing tool for businesses " January 6, 2019 5.0 Fantastic support. Pros It works well, simple to use, does not have any major flaws. Cons Unfortunately there is a "theoretical hard cap on files" as we are a large business with huge amounts of data this is not going be the solution for us, but for small shares or shares with limited file counts this is a excellent solution Review Source KB Katherine B. IT Broadcast Media Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Works well but hard to troubleshoot when it fails" July 8, 2019 4.0 Reslio works well for collaborating with off-site employees. Pros The sync works really well once the firewall is properly configured. Cons On a NAS (QNAP), it's very hard to troubleshoot if files aren't syncing properly. Review Source emiliano G. Analista programmatore Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Condividere file e cartelle intere in modo facile" October 12, 2022 5.0 Pianamente soddisfatto del prodotto sia per lavoro che per uso personale Pros Facile da usare e la tecnologia P2P Peer-To-Peer è perfetta per sincronizzare cartelle con computer e server remoti Cons Sicuramente si può migliorare la velocità Switched from [Classic FTP File Transfer Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/187116/Classic-FTP-File-Transfer-Software/) Facilità d'uso per me e clienti Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Office Assistant Security and Investigations Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Excellent if security is your priority; learning curve inevitable for some." January 2, 2019 5.0 Our experience with Resilio Sync has been positive, due to the overall security of our information, since we are in an industry where this factor is paramount. There have been some hiccups in introducing the system to others we work with, but the pros outweigh the cons for us. There are enough features to mitigate an error any user may makes when sharing company files and projects. Pros Love that my information is secure and not stored on servers in unknown locations. I enjoy that I can share folders located anywhere on my PC. The backup "archive" feature is wonderful at ensuring any changes/deletions can be mitigated if unwanted. Cons Some challenges when sharing folders with multiple people; occasionally I have to recreate a folder in order for all to be able to view/connect with it, which is problematic when users are located in a variety of locations and most are new to the program. There is some learning curve for some users to understand that the files are not being kept in a 3rd party location, such as file sharing programs where you can view the files online, because they are being stored by the company offering the service. Review Source Tim F. Systems Engineer Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sync is an excellent way to synchronize data securely across machines." March 7, 2018 4.0 Pros I used to be a heavy Dropbox user but have migrated to Resilio Sync for all of my data sync needs. The product is much more secure and does not quietly change your data without notice. It also truly works in a cross-platform setup and can optionally save files that are deleted or replaced by a remote node. Cons Sync requires a little bit of planning and work to set up effectively. The administration is typically done in the browser which may not be to everyone's taste. File system overlays would be nice to have. Review Source JM Jake M. CEO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GREAT product, TERRIBLE support" September 17, 2018 4.0 Despite the total excrescence that is their support, the product is actually so good that we use it anyway. Just make sure that you have plenty of RAM, whatever you think you need, double it. Pros The peer to peer and server to server syncing is fantastic. We use it primarily for syncing servers together for multiple locations. Nearly instantaneous syncing, even with millions of files. Truly best in class performance, as long as you have some fairly beefy hardware. Cons The support. Absolutely terrible. Intuit or AT&T levels of bullshit terrible. Insultingly, amazingly, brutally awful. Might as well come with a caveat emptor label. Pretty sure Google Translate is involved, I also suspect infinite monkeys on keyboards. Review Source Response from Resilio October 30, 2018 Dear Jake, We are sorry to hear you've got a negative experience with our Support organization. We are constantly working to improve so hopefully you'll like our support more. AV Aaron V. Managing Director Graphic Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sync simplifies our project workflow and offsite backup needs" September 13, 2018 5.0 We replaced Adobe Creative Cloud with Sync after our bandwidth was filled when all our LAN machines were trying to upload to Creative Cloud. We use Sync for working on all of our open projects. I was also able to get an offsite backup running using Sync on a NAS which saves me from physically carrying a RAID drive to and from our office every two weeks. Pros I like that it just works. Once it's configured it runs without out. My staff uses the Selective Sync quite a bit to only access the project folders they are working on. The Archive has also saved us a few times. Cons I think the trickiest part is understanding the Identity and device connection. I switched our Server to my "own" identity and have run all my devices, (phone, work laptop, Drobo, Server Mac) from the same identity for simplicity. Getting the offsite version configured with the Drobo was a bit tricky and customizing the power preferences so Sync doesn't hammer the hard drives was tricky however the support was helpful. Review Source BM Barbara M. Owner Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Syncing at it's finest!" September 20, 2018 5.0 We appreciate Sync for the fact that we can share files quickly between different physical locations, that we can choose files or folder to share and who to share them with, that we can see the history of the syncing process as well as the progress of a current sync, and the fact that the syncing is seamless (we never have to think about it). It is also a great way to automatically backup files to another computer/device and, again, never have to think about it. We've never had a technical issue either. Pros \- The ability to share individual files or folders. - Fast file syncing. - Ability to see the progress of the sync. - Multiple ways to invite people to share the files/folders. - It doesn't impede the speed of the computer/internet. - It can be used on multiple devices. Cons \- Can't really think of any. We've been very pleased. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Electrical Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to use and " December 18, 2018 5.0 It's been really excellent. This has made distributing project folders and miscellaneous files seamless between team members. Pros Very easy to use. Download speeds between sites (each with many computers) are faster than one would expect, and LAN synchronization is basically instantaneous. Cons It occasionally gets confused about temporary files (such as those generated by Microsoft Word and SpaceClaim). Resilio will try (and fail) to synchronize them, and some computers will end up thinking they're missing files from the share. It's a pretty minor issue, as no real data files are missing, but at a glance in the status window the share can look incomplete. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer President Biotechnology Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "maybe good for developers" December 28, 2018 3.0 Synchronizing files and data. Pros Generally this software works to sync our server to our individual computers but we've had a myriad of challenges getting it to work. It's not intuitive for a 'non-computer geek.' Cons It's hard to use. The GUI is really not intuitive. Review Source Response from Resilio January 28, 2019 Thanks for sharing your feedback. Please let us know what were your challenges and what can be improved in customer support service so we can improve. Resilio Team. ND Natalie D. Project Coordinator Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Perfect for Podcasters with Big Media Files!" November 13, 2019 5.0 Resilio is one of the best subscriptions we have as a team. It is highly recommended if you work with large files that are difficult to email or send otherwise. Pros The best part of this software is that it is relatively inexpensive and it allows you to simply drop large media files in to an integrated folder on your desktop. Our team uses this to share large media files because we cannot send them via email or another software. I think it is much better than dropbox because you don't have to log in or worry about the storage size. Cons Sometimes there is a lag time between when you drop a media file in the folder, but it usually isn't more than an hour or so. Review Source CW Chris W. Solutions Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great option but not without it's hiccups" December 18, 2018 4.0 Have used it for work with large clients and that's when I see the problems. However I'm using it at home as well and it works perfectly. Pros The setup is easy and when it works it works really well. Cons It's a bit temperamental working when it comes to large amounts of data. Review Source BJ Bruce J. Owner Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Private Cloud Solution" January 4, 2019 4.0 As mentioned in the cons section, getting our brain wrapped around how to deploy the solution and address the implications of maintaining files has been our only real challenge. We've had some problems with firewalls in remote locations not allowing us to connect a workstation into the Resilio peer-to-peer network, but this is not the fault of the software but the challenges of dealing with end-user supported remote networks (who do not understand the significance of their choices of firewall settings nor their ability to accommodate our use case). Pros Ability to share files among workstations without worrying about data being placed in the hands of a third party Cons When more than 2 workstations are involved, the implications of file management between all of these machines can be a significant issue. Resilio provides a great solution, but managing the consequences of using this solution AND having a local file server needs better use case examples to think through how best to deploy the solution. Review Source Dionne M. Owner Individual & Family Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Syncing Tool for computers" September 14, 2018 5.0 I am able to enjoy my 2 big screens at the office, but still have a project underway on the go. Pros I use this tool to work on my desktop computer when I am in my office, but also to have access to specific projects on my laptop on the go. Cons I've found that sometimes files are corrupted if the program syncs when I don't have the program closed on one device. I have to be sure the program is closed before syncing. I wish there were better instructions regarding this. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.