SyncBack Editor's Review

SyncBack is a small, but powerful program for backup, restoration, and synchronization of files and folders. The files and folders backup output can be ZIP archived with different levels of compression and password protection and can be stored on the hard drive, CD/DVD, LAN drive. Backups can even be uploaded to a FTP server.

The backup and restoration processes can be set to various levels of priority or they can run in the background. You have many options to choose from, such as selecting programs to run before and after the operations performed by SyncBack, scheduling tasks to perform at certain hours or recursively, filtering file or directory copies, comparing options, etc. At program startup, you need to create a profile under which you can select several tasks. The program can be run in easy or expert mode, so it is very easy to use even for a beginner.

Pluses: It supports pause/resume during the backup process, you can perform a simulation of the process you would like to run in order to see the exact characteristics of the output. The program can send the operations' logs to a preset email address.

Drawbacks / flaws: You cannot back-up entire partitions.

In conclusion: Considering that it is freeware, it has many options and features, is stable, and easy-to-use, we may say that it is an extremely good program.

version reviewed: 3.2.19.0