CNET Editors' review
This straightforward backup utility makes it a snap to safeguard and synchronize your files, and its freeware price just sweetens the deal. Surprisingly flexible for a free program, SyncBack can save your files anywhere: on external hard drives, in ZIP archives, on network drives, on CDs (using UDF), or transfer them via FTP. Recovering from a drive loss is also cinch, with a convenient restore tool that replicates folder trees along with the files in them.
It lets you define multiple scheduled backup jobs so you can just set 'em and forget 'em, allowing users to create specific backup jobs for certain folders or file types. You can control the way files are compared and selected for backup: the program comes with ready-made profiles to make the process as easy as possible. It's hard not to like that SyncBack doesn't use many system resources when working in the background, and backups can be set to export their logs to an HTML file for easy viewing. All in all, it's an excellent choice for home users and small businesses.
Publisher's Description
From 2BrightSparks:
Easily backup, synchronize, or restore your files to another drive, FTP server, ZIP file, networked drive, or removable media. Highly configurable, SyncBack includes: detailed, easy to read log files; email results; simulated backups and restore; file filters; sub-directory selection; copy verification; background backups; auto-close of programs; easy and expert modes; profile groups; compare files, and an extensive context sensitive help file.
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All versions:
4.2 starsout of 361 votes
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Current version:
3.9 starsout of 59 votes
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"Not for me"
Version: SyncBack Freeware 3.2.26
Pros
Easy to install and set up.
Cons
Not versatile enough.
Summary
Does backups fine at the folder level, but I could find no way to include/exclude specific files in the backup copy.
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"Great Software"
Version: SyncBack Freeware 3.2.26
Pros
Fully customizable, you can use this software to do anything you want. The interface is great as long as you're an intermediate computer user. I'm glad they don't try to over-simplify.
Cons
Not too much to improve. The logging and post-sync report could be a little more functional but it's good enough for free.
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"A good program to sync files between computers"
Version: SyncBack Freeware 3.2.26
Pros
I mostly use Windows Live Sync now, which allow syncing over the internet.
Cons
Local only
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"Outstanding Quality Product"
Version: SyncBack Freeware 3.2.26
Pros
-Extremely intuitive interface
-Extensive functionality
-Simple to synchronize 1 way, the other way, or both ways
-Comprehensive reporting
-Simple to use scheduling
-Background sync uses very little processing power (you don't even know it's running unless you check it)
-Optionally "simulates" synchronization so you can see what the results will be before you actually execute it,Cons
None Yet but if I run across anything I'll try to update this review.
Summary
-I created 6 "Profiles" & scheduled them to run weekly
-To start synchronization I went with keeping everything from both PC's ("combine")
-After that & based on root directory (my vids, my docs, etc.) I chose which pc was the master (the one that can add, delete, & change files) & which pc was the slave (the cloned copy to store)
-It works superbly for my home network in that I have a notebook PC that I download files (pics, videos, edit docs, etc.) & now it auto syncs to my home network PC server, which is basically a HTPC on Windows 7 running Media Center & other packages. That way I have a backup & with the mirrored directory structure I can use it to access music, pictures, etc. to play on my LCD TV.
I've used many backup/sync programs over the years (being a network administrator too) & this one is the most intuitive I've seen to date. The price isn't bad either. I'm thinking about going to the Pro version & exploring the additional options, like email backup to Google's cloud. Use it, you won't regret it. -
"The absolute best file sync tool out there."
Version: SyncBack Freeware 3.2.26
Pros
1. Easy for beginners
2. Expert mode for more advanced users
3. Many, many options
4. Great HTML reports
5. Runs in background
6. Easy to set scheduleCons
I haven't really found any cons, yet.
Summary
The best free tool out there to sync data files. It can be used by beginners, but also has many options in expert mode for more advanced users. I love this tool!
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"Useful tool"
Version: SyncBack Freeware 3.2.26
Pros
Does the job for free.
Cons
Cannot backup or sync files with Chinese characters.
Summary
Great for a free software.
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"Great software: Both for Novice and Expert users !!!"
Version: SyncBack Freeware 3.2.26
Pros
Great piece of software: Both for Novice and Expert users !!!
Cons
None so far... I have tested and used the free versions for many yearsnow...
Summary
Great piece of software: Both for Novice and Expert users !!!
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"New at this but seems to work."
Version: SyncBack Freeware 3.2.26
Pros
Works thus far
Cons
Slow so far
Summary
OK but slow so far.
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"Outstanding...and free!"
Version: SyncBack Freeware 3.2.26
Pros
It's easy to set up. It does directory syncs & backups. I've been using it for a couple of years. No problems.
Cons
I haven't found any...
Summary
Download it, and use it. I've been working with computers for many years, and Syncback is a great freeware program!
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"Gets the job done."
Version: SyncBack Freeware 3.2.26
Pros
Ease of setup, runs in background. Once setup initially, backups are one click affairs.
Cons
Its easy to use, but if you have an elementary knowledge of how backups work, you can take advantage of all its features.
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