Insync

Updated: July 31, 2023

Insync is a popular cloud storage synchronization tool that enables seamless integration and synchronization between Google Drive and various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. With Insync, users can effortlessly access and manage their files and documents stored in Google Drive directly from their local file manager. Insync provides a user-friendly interface that allows for easy file transfer, sharing, and collaboration. It offers advanced features like selective sync, multiple account support, and customizable sync rules, giving users full control over their files and data. Insync is known for its reliability, efficiency, and continuous updates, making it a go-to solution for individuals and businesses seeking a smooth and efficient Google Drive synchronization experience. Free file synchronization and sharing service for Google Docs/Google Apps users. Works on PC and Mac.

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2012. Insync (Dropbox for Google Docs) becomes Free


The widely popular online file storage service, DropBox, finds itself facing a new threat posed by Google Docs. Up until now, DropBox held a significant advantage over Google Docs by allowing users to synchronize files between their online accounts and multiple computers. However, this feature has now become available to Google Docs / Google Apps users for free, with the only cost being for additional storage space beyond 1GB. Notably, the cost of this additional space is much more affordable within Google Docs compared to DropBox. This remarkable development is attributed to the startup InSync, which has made this synchronization capability freely accessible after securing nearly $1 million in funding. InSync operates seamlessly, allowing users to create a folder on their PC or Mac that automatically syncs with their Google Docs account (you can watch the video for a demonstration). For Google Apps users, the option to create shared folders for the entire company is also available.


2010. Insync - the local Google Docs folder on your computer



As it is widely known, several services already exist for synchronizing files between Google Docs and a local computer. Examples of such services are Memeo Connect and Syncplicity. A new service called Insync has also entered the market, offering the ability to create a local folder on your computer that automatically syncs with Google Docs, enabling offline document access. One notable distinction is that while Memeo Connect is exclusively available for Google Apps Premium Edition, Insync is compatible with personal Google accounts as well as free Google Apps accounts. Insync provides a free version with only a few feature limitations compared to the paid version. In contrast, Syncplicity allows free syncing of Google Docs with only two computers (offering 2 GB of storage), whereas Insync does not impose a limit on the number of computers but offers a reduced storage capacity of 1 GB per account. Moreover, the Insync client supports both Windows and Mac operating systems, while Syncplicity is only available for Windows.