In November 2018 Norton wrongly considered FreeFileSync installer as a malware and blocked its installation. Since the release of version 10.0 in April 2018, the software is ad-free. In addition to supporting local file systems and network shares, FreeFileSync is able to sync to Google Drive, FTP, FTPS, SFTP and MTP devices.Įarlier versions were packaged with OpenCandy, an adware module which many antivirus software vendors classify as malware. įreeFileSync works by comparing one or multiple folders on their content, date or file size and subsequently synchronizing the content according to user-defined settings. FreeFileSync has received positive reviews. Donors get access to a Donation Edition that contains a few additional features such as an auto-updater, parallel sync, portable version, and silent installation. It is available on Windows, Linux and macOS.

However, the benefits provided far outweigh the consequences of not having reliable backup software./ 23 November 2023 13 days ago ( 23 November 2023)įreeFileSync is a free and open-source program used for file synchronization. File Sync is not talked about and hasn't been at any length in the time I have been here, which is almost 10 years.įorty or Fifty dollars for a backup app may seem like a lot at once. There is a reason that TimeMachine, CCC, Arq, and SuperDuper are the most talked about programs on this forum. You can't and shouldn't rely on just CCC, File Sync, or any other singular program. Hard drives fail without warning, get damaged, lost or stolen. I suggest you have another off-site backup plan. It verifies each backup made and alerts if there is a problem. How important are your files to you? How important is it for you to be able to speak directly to the developer?

I have had too many instances of it not backing up when it was supposed to and failing to inform of such, as well as creating unstable backups that it doesn't tell you about until you need the backup, and then it is too late. Time Machine may work just fine for you, as one of your backup plans. In my opinion, that can leave the developer to neglect or miss some important aspects of the software. I believe in going with software that is proven, has a history, gives excellent support, and focuses on the Mac environment, instead of trying to be one app for all platforms.

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