Hey everyone, I’m looking for a way to keep my files in sync with Google Drive on my Linux computer. Does anyone know if there’s a good app that can do this? I’ve been searching around but haven’t found anything solid yet. It would be great if it could automatically update files when I make changes, just like the Windows and Mac versions do. Has anyone had any luck with a particular program or method? I’d really appreciate any suggestions or experiences you can share. Thanks in advance for your help!
I’ve been using Insync for a while now and it’s been a reliable solution for syncing Google Drive on Linux. It’s not free, but the seamless integration and user-friendly interface make it worth the cost in my opinion. It works just like the official Google Drive app on Windows and Mac, with automatic updates and selective sync options. The setup is straightforward, and it supports multiple accounts if you need that. I’ve found it to be stable across different Linux distributions. The only downside is the price, but for the convenience and features, I think it’s a solid choice if you’re willing to invest in a robust solution.
I’ve been using Google Drive Ocamlfuse for a while now and it’s been working great for me. It’s a FUSE-based solution that lets you mount your Google Drive as a local filesystem on Linux. The setup takes a bit of command-line work, but once it’s configured, it’s pretty seamless.
What I like about it is that it doesn’t actually sync files to your local storage unless you access them, which saves space. You can also access multiple Google accounts if needed. It’s free and open-source too.
One thing to note is that it’s read-only for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, but that hasn’t been an issue for me. The community support is decent if you run into any problems.
Overall, if you’re comfortable with a bit of terminal work for the initial setup, I’d recommend giving Google Drive Ocamlfuse a try. It’s been reliable and gets the job done without any fuss.
been using rclone for a while now - works solid on linux. its free and open source but needs command line setup. give it a try if you dont mind some terminal work. guides online for help