Syncovery for Mac

5.0 stars

"Incredible piece of software"

March 10, 2010  |   By kposer

Version: Syncovery 4.89

Summary

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This software is not for the faint of heart because it has so many possibilities ("super flexible") that it takes some time and slow reading to get it. After that: Simply incredible and brilliant. Reminds me of an older Linux synchronization software "Unison" (would not make me wonder if this actually is Unison with a - brilliant! - GUI). I still have some smaller issues with it on my G5 but the developer seems to be very responsive and committed to his product. I can only hope that he can solve these issues - and my life will be easier! Five stars!

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5.0 stars

"Brilliant"

February 19, 2010  |   By bobdemaa_dotmac

Version: Syncovery 4.89

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The wizard is excellent, The features are excellent. Brilliant.

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4.0 stars

"Fantastic Program. Nothing like it and I've trie..."

February 17, 2010  |   By mztnyc

Version: Syncovery 4.89

Summary

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Ok everyone. Here is a real test of this latest version. I've put this program and developer through a lot of pounding to get it to do what no other sync program for Mac can do.

Specifically, I've been looking for a sync app that will backup a network volume/folder over the internet. Sure there are a few of them out there but NONE of them support the MOVE command. Meaning, if a user moves a folder on a server and you set this program to MIRROR the server over the internet, all the apps except for this one will recopy the data. A user did that on me and the next night 350GB's of data was recopying using another program. After trying many others I stumbled on Super Flex. Lucky I did cause this program tracks moved folders/files on the source and MOVES (not copies) them on the destination. A real time saver!!

To make a long story short, working with this developer has been a dream. He responds immediately, He updates the app immediately. He adds new features immediately. Just look at all the updates past couple of months.

Biggest request came when I told him I'm syncing an 8tb test server. Every night it had to scan to see the changes and that took 2.5 hours before it began copying. I couldn't use it that way. I mentioned it to him one night. Well, two days later I had a small app to install on the source drive. After configuring it with Super Flex (took about 5 minutes), the next time I scanned it took 90 seconds!!! Blew me away.

Now I can make nightly syncs in under 15 minutes as average files changes are 6gigs. I'm on Verizon Fios. So, 2 minutes to scan and the rest is actual copying of new data. If users moved something on the source, Super Flex sees that and moves, not copies, on the destination.

Super Flex is loaded with options and features so it will be a bit confusing at first look. But a little playing with it and you will see that having all these options are worth it.

The best thing all in all about this program is the developer. He is great to work with. So, the next time you need to find a sync program, download and see for yourself. It's a free trial so nothing to lose.

Reviewed 2/17/10

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5.0 stars

"FAT support, runs batch jobs, fast"

November 8, 2009  |   By j-mobile

Version: Syncovery 4.78

Pros

Fast, supports FAT, runs multiple jobs (runs them in sequence, not concurrently), runs scheduled jobs, rather verbose reporting of what it's about to do, what it's doing, and what it has done.

Cons

Though I find it relatively easy to use, some might find it not simple enough, in terms of UI. I have not restored from any of my backups yet, as it is relatively new for me. Jobs in a batch are only run one after the other.

Summary

I have Super Duper, which I really like, but it did not support copying from FAT, nor does it support copying to FAT. Specifically, I had a FAT volume that I was attempting to back up to an HFS volume, and Super Duper simply does not work with FAT. Super Flexible File Synchronizer (SFSS) does handle FAT, so it was just what I needed.

I love that SFSS runs batch jobs, but I wish it could run more than one copy concurrently--it would be easy to make sure that none of the jobs were conflicting at the outset of a batch run.

I love the verbose reporting--it tells you very clearly what it's about to do, what it's doing, and what it has done (including logging), which makes it more difficult to make a mistake.

It seems to run very quickly, particularly the scanning process prior to the actual copying taking place (of course, its read/write speeds are only going to be as fast as your interfaces/drives).

It should be noted that I have NOT actually restored from a backup made with SFSS yet, as it is relatively new to me. I expect (knock on wood) that doing so will be fine, and as expected.

So far, I'm loving SFSS, and got it in an affordably priced bundle, heightening its value. (The bundle offer I got it from has expired.)

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5.0 stars

"FAT support, run batch jobs, fast"

November 8, 2009  |   By j-mobile

Version: Syncovery 4.32

Pros

Fast, supports FAT, runs multiple jobs (runs them in sequence, not concurrently), runs scheduled jobs, rather verbose reporting of what it's about to do, what it's doing, and what it has done.

Cons

Though I find it relatively easy to use, some might find it not simple enough, in terms of UI. I have not restored from any of my backups yet, as it is relatively new for me. Jobs in a batch are only run one after the other.

Summary

I have Super Duper, which I really like, but it did not support copying from FAT, nor does it support copying to FAT. Specifically, I had a FAT volume that I was attempting to back up to an HFS volume, and Super Duper simply does not work with FAT. Super Flexible File Synchronizer (SFSS) does handle FAT, so it was just what I needed.

I love that SFSS runs batch jobs, but I wish it could run more than one copy concurrently--it would be easy to make sure that none of the jobs were conflicting at the outset of a batch run.

I love the verbose reporting--it tells you very clearly what it's about to do, what it's doing, and what it has done (including logging), which makes it more difficult to make a mistake.

It seems to run very quickly, particularly the scanning process prior to the actual copying taking place (of course, its read/write speeds are only going to be as fast as your interfaces/drives).

It should be noted that I have NOT actually restored from a backup made with SFSS yet, as it is relatively new to me. I expect (knock on wood) that doing so will be fine, and as expected.

So far, I'm loving SFSS, and got it in an affordably priced bundle, heightening its value. (The bundle offer I got it from has expired.)

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5.0 stars

"Exactly that: Superflexible"

October 2, 2009  |   By hrsimon

Version: Syncovery 4.73a

Pros

I was looking for a way to sync files between macs without paying a monthly fee and this is perfect because I have my own FTP server. It is a geek's dream for file syncing or backup.

Cons

I have not really found any other than it's so feature filled and option filled that you need to be experienced to use it. However, the wizard makes it easier.

Summary

Bottom line: it's a great little product that allowed me to do exactly what I wanted so that I can share and backup my files between my two Macs and my FTP server.

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5.0 stars

"Gotta check it out"

February 27, 2009  |   By Dennis_H_999

Version: Syncovery 4.53

Summary

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This is the best file sync software I have found. When he says Super Flexible he really means it. I looked all over the Web and tested all kinds of Mac Synchronization software. This one ROCKS!!!
You wouldn't believe what I've been able to do with this software. There are so many features that other products don't have. I've even worked with the developer on adding some new features and had a new version in a matter of days. Now that's service! If your looking for file sync software, you need to check out this one.

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5.0 stars

"Easily backs up to FAT formatted disks"

September 6, 2008  |   By Lance Fletcher

Version: Syncovery 4.32

Pros

Back up to FAT-formatted flash drives or other non-Mac.drives. Easy selection of files to be copied, synchronized or moved. Can copy files in either direction (useful for restores). Copied files can be read without the use of the copying program.

Cons

For some reason the help file crashes when searched.

Summary

Time Machine is so good and so easy to use that it has probably taken away most of the market for backup software for the Mac. But one limitation of Time Machine - and SuperDuper!, which is the other "best" Mac backup program -- is that it will only back up to disks formatted with the HFS+ file system. If, after a data loss event, you are restoring to another Mac, that limitation is no problem.But what if you are traveling and you lose your MacBook with all your data? Even if you have a portable backup drive with you, the chances are high that you will need to use a non-Mac computer to access your data. In that case, neither Time Machine nor SuperDuper! can help you, but Super Flexible File Synchronization can. I used it to copy all the important data on my MacBook to a 32 GB flash drive, so if I should be so unlucky as to lose my MacBook, all I need to do to access my important data is to insert my flash drive into the USB port of any computer I can find and all of my data will be accessible without any delay.

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