Other Client Apps

Other client apps are third-party tools that can connect to Files.com when you can’t use a Files.com-native app or when a specific tool is already part of your workflow.

When to Use Other Client Apps

Use these tools when you need to:

• Standardize on an existing toolchain (backup software, rsync-style workflows, or vendor-neutral sync tools).
• Integrate with systems that already rely on protocol clients such as FTP, SFTP, or WebDAV.
• Run workflows in environments where installing the Desktop App is not possible.

What You’ll Find in This Section

This section includes guides for popular third-party apps, such as:

• Rclone
• Rsync
• Arq Backup

Choosing Between Native Apps and Other Client Apps

If transfer speed and reliability are the priority, start with Preferred Apps for File Transfer.

If you are using FTP/SFTP/WebDAV, review Protocol-based File Transfer and the performance guidance in File Transfer Speed.