Who is BasicSync for?

BasicSync is an open-source project built for users needing file sync.

Does BasicSync have a free plan?

Yes — BasicSync is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.

What platforms does BasicSync run on?

BasicSync runs on the web and Android.

Is BasicSync still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 290 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to BasicSync?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include CalSync, Simple Notes Sync, and Rsync Server.

BasicSync is developed by Andrew Gunnerson.

When did BasicSync launch?

BasicSync first shipped in 2025.

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BasicSync

Name: BasicSync
Author: Andrew Gunnerson

f-droid.orgFile storage & sync

chenxiaolong/BasicSync is an open-source Android app that provides a simple interface to control when Syncthing runs on a device. It helps users manage file synchronization schedules without complex configuration, focusing on ease of use and privacy.

Open SourceGPL-3.0WebAndroid

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422stars

13forks

4features

2025since

Overview

4 features

In the File storage & sync space, BasicSync takes a focused approach. It simplifies the management and scheduling of Syncthing file synchronization on Android devices. BasicSync is an open-source project aimed at users needing file sync. BasicSync is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. BasicSync is available on the web and Android.

Behind BasicSync is Andrew Gunnerson, and it first shipped in 2025. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 422 stars and 290 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 4 catalogued features are syncthing control, sync scheduling, and minimal interface. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

Syncthing control
Sync scheduling
Minimal interface
Background operation

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserAndroid

Trust & compliance

License

GPL-3.0

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 422Active maintenanceMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed15 Jun · 15:28 UTC
Listing verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about BasicSync

What does BasicSync do?: BasicSync simplifies the management and scheduling of Syncthing file synchronization on Android devices. It is catalogued under File storage & sync on PulseGate.
Who is BasicSync for?: BasicSync is an open-source project built for users needing file sync.
Does BasicSync have a free plan?: Yes — BasicSync is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does BasicSync run on?: BasicSync runs on the web and Android.
Is BasicSync still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 290 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to BasicSync?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include CalSync, Simple Notes Sync, and Rsync Server.CalSync Simple Notes Sync Rsync Server
Who makes BasicSync?: BasicSync is developed by Andrew Gunnerson.
When did BasicSync launch?: BasicSync first shipped in 2025.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Mobile · Web
Open source: Yes · ★ 422
License: GPL-3.0
Built for: users needing file sync
Model: Open source
Solves: Simplifies the management and scheduling of Syncthing file synchronization on Android devices.

Registered as

GitHub: chenxiaolong/BasicSync
Google Play: com.chiller3.basicsync

Developer

Andrew Gunnerson

Community-driven

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 422
Forks: 13
Open issues: 2
Last commit: 15 Jun 2026
Commits 90d: 290
Contributors: 28
Authorship: Community-driven
Default branch: master
Latest release: v2.4 · 15 Jun 2026

Index record

Identity confidence: High · 96.75
Indexed: 15 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 15 Jun 2026

Identity audit (11)

Slug: basicsync-f-droid-free-and-open-source-android-app-reposit-f-droid-org
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 15 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by the 2026 taxonomy migration.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Canonical URL: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.chiller3.basicsync

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