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FreeFileSync is an open-source file syncing solution designed to help businesses of all sizes compare multiple folders and synchronize folders to automate data backup. Using the drag-and-drop functionality, administrators can add various files to be compared based on size. The mirror synchronization feature allows teams to backup specific files based on disk space and manage them with FTP, FTPS, and Google Drive support.
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On-premise folder compression and synchronization solution that helps users create and manage backup of files with FTP, FTPS and Google Drive support.
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FreeFileSync Reviews
Pros
FreeFileSync quickly and reliably copies data between locations that I use regularly and is the perfect complement to a fully featured backup solution (for example, Acronis).
We use it daily and it is a workhorse. Great for backing up and cloning projects.
I was able to get my new laptop working well quickly because of simplicity and ease of use of this software. Now I rest much easier as I keep all my important work backed up frequently, and quickly.
The software is easy to install, easy to set up, and super easy to use.
Cons
If there are a lot of files, it is hard to keep track of what is being synced and mistakes can happen.
The software seems to get a little "confused" when syncing folders across a network on different servers.
The problem with the RAID configuration is that it would make your computer environment a little complicated and you won't have the option of synchronizing select folders.
The external hard drive naturally exists outside of a RAID configuration and a cloud storage sync folder and it could be very difficult and time-consuming to do the backup manually.
"Best File Synchronization Program Bar None"
Overall: For those who do not know what FreeFileSync can do for you, let me sum it up for you: it's a program that allows the user to manages folder synchronization jobs. RAID configurations and cloud storage solutions have their place, but they cannot solve many of the problems that this program can. - How do you make external hard drive backups efficiently? The external hard drive naturally exists outside of a RAID configuration and a cloud storage sync folder and it could be very difficult and time-consuming to do the backup manually. FreeFileSync can solve this problem - Suppose that you regularly receive a data dump via an FTP. How do you efficiently determine which files are new compared to the last data dump that you kept? You could manually compare file times between your files and the files of the new data dump, but you can lose a lot of time doing so. FreeFileSync can solve this problem - How do you synchronize folders of two or more cloud storage solutions in real time? I don't know of any cloud storage giving you that option and a RAID configuration is possible, I suppose, if you give each cloud storage a partition (i.e. Partition_1 for OneDrive and Partition_2 for Dropbox). The problem with the RAID configuration is that it would make your computer environment a little complicated and you won't have the option of synchronizing select folders. I use FreeFileSync to solve all the problems mentioned above. I've had a great experience with this program so far.
Pros: - Open Source so it's open for independent audits - Regularly updated and incredibly well-developed - You have many options in terms of which comparison method you want to use to compare the files and which type of synchronization you prefer (mirroring, duplicate, update-only) - You can see when it was the last time you ran a particular sync job and you can customize the location of where the synchronization log files are kept at (can be useful for record keeping and audits) - You can choose to sync folders in real time and choose to have the real time sync program run at startup - It's never failed to deliver
Cons: - Maybe if it had an option of encrypting on backup, I guess that would be cool - I did look to see if there was an option of verifying successful synchronization with checksums like SHA-256, but after reading their article on the CopyFile function, I saw that it was nearly pointless to do so. Instead, I put my trust in the program and I make sure that my computer hardware is running smoothly (i.e. no bad hard drive sectors) and that there is no malware present.
"FreeFileSync one of the best synching tools."
Pros: It was easy to use from the moment i began to use it. I use it everyday with no difficulty. The copying direction can be changed with ease simply with right click on an individual file or a group of files.
Cons: I cannot find any con. The only issue I have: Donation is refused with PayPal and Credit Card from South Korea with this message: "Donations to this recipient aren't supported in this country". I am still using the 2021 Donation Edition.
"only syncing tool you need"
Overall: perfect for when you need to move files over or back it up to another location
Pros: i can schedule sync jobs how often i want and get data where i need it go go. really helpful when moving to another server and migrating the files over. this can definitely be done using a command prompt but I'm more of an interface kind of guy.
Cons: would be nice if there was a notification system where it could send an email if a job failed, apart from that it runs great
"Ministry Software for FreeFileSync"
Overall: I have a backup of my sermons as well as my wife's work saved as an auto backup. Then I do a manual backup as we are always changing things. The most important is I use FreeFileSync for ALL of my Media, Pics, backups for 5 people. It has so far been very reliable. It does what it says in its name, FreeFileSync!!!
Pros: Ease of use. Easy learning curve. Very adjustable parametrs.
Cons: So far for my use there has been none. I am sure if I were an experienced IT guy maybe could comment. But for me its Great!
"The easiest and best backup software"
Overall: I use it daily, I sync files to external storage and clouds on a daily basis, the great thing is that I create a batch file for backup
Pros: An easy-to-use program that can be used by everyone, according to their needs
Cons: The upload speed is relatively low, Other than that there is no.
