Zoho WorkDrive Desktop Apps: Sync and TrueSync

Desktop Apps for Zoho WorkDrive: Sync and TrueSync

Zoho WorkDrive offers two distinct desktop applications, and it's worth knowing the difference before choosing which one to install.

WorkDrive Sync

The original desktop client, which fully downloads your WorkDrive files to your local hard drive and keeps them synced with the cloud, similar to how Dropbox or Google Drive's desktop sync traditionally worked.

WorkDrive TrueSync (Virtual Drive)

TrueSync creates a virtual drive of your entire WorkDrive account on your computer, letting you browse, open, and manage files without actually downloading them to your local storage. For example, with 250 GB of local hard drive space, TrueSync still lets you access and work with well over 1 TB of data sitting in WorkDrive, since files only download when you actually open them. Any changes are automatically synced back to WorkDrive.

Recently extended to Linux: TrueSync originally supported only Windows and macOS, with Linux support added more recently, bringing it in line with the other two platforms. TrueSync is available across every WorkDrive plan, both Team (Starter, Team, and Business) and Individual.

Current Supported Operating Systems

  • Windows Server. 2019 and above.
  • macOS. macOS 12 (Monterey) and above.
  • Linux. Ubuntu LTS-based distributions 22.04, 24.04, and compatible derivatives.

Where to Download

Both apps are available from Zoho's official WorkDrive desktop apps page. Windows currently supports auto-updating to the latest TrueSync version, while Mac and Linux users may need to manually download and install updates. Zoho only marks a version as stable for auto-update after post-release validation, so if you need the very latest release immediately, a manual install may be the faster route.

Recent Additions Worth Knowing About

  • Collaboration Widget. Tracks live-user activity within Microsoft Office files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) directly from the Sync or TrueSync app, currently on Windows with Mac support planned.
  • Snap. A built-in screen, video, and audio recording feature within the WorkDrive app, useful for quick feedback or how-to guides shared with collaborators.
If you're already using WorkDrive Desktop Sync and experiencing sync problems, see our article on troubleshooting Zoho WorkDrive sync issues.
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