Is rclone free to use?

Rclone is an open-source tool released under the MIT license, which means:

• No subscription fees - You'll never have to pay for a monthly or yearly plan
• No capacity limits - Transfer as much data as you want without artificial restrictions
• No premium features - Everything is available to everyone, always
• Free forever - The MIT license ensures it will remain free

What about cloud storage costs?

While rclone itself is free, remember that:

• You still need to pay for your cloud storage services (Google Drive, Dropbox, AWS S3, etc.)
• Your internet provider's data limits still apply
• Some cloud providers have API limits or transfer quotas

Why is it free?

Rclone is a community-driven project maintained by volunteers who believe in open-source software

It's supported by community donations and corporate sponsors who use rclone in their infrastructure or provide adjacent services.

Can I use it commercially?

The MIT license allows you to use rclone for any purpose, including:

• Personal backups
• Business operations
• Enterprise data management
• Integration & usage in commercial products

There are no restrictions on how you use it, and you don't need to pay royalties or licensing fees.