Which edition of SyncBack is the answer for you?
Essential Backup Software
Choosing the right backup and synchronization software is essential for protecting your valuable data. At 2BrightSparks, we offer three powerful versions of our world-class utility, SyncBack, each tailored to different needs. Whether you're a home user looking for a simple free solution or a business requiring professional-grade cloud backup and scripting, this comparison will help you choose the perfect version for you.
For a full breakdown of every feature, see our Detailed Feature Comparison. Below we provide a simple comparison.
Value
Unlike many of our competitors:
- We do not charge extra to use our software on Windows server. In fact, SBMS and SyncBack Touch are free.
- Our portable/no-install release (to use on USB sticks, for example) is the same price.
- Using the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) does not cost extra, even on server versions of Windows.
- SyncBackPro includes a feature to drastically reduce memory usage, and it is included without any extra charge.
- Our free software is completely free without any need to register your email address. No data is collected.
Pro V12 No Compromises Backup |
SE V12 Ideal Backup Solution For Home Users |
Free V12 No-Cost Backup |
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| All SE features plus... | All Free features plus... | |
Cloud Backup & Sync Improved in V12
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32-bit and 64-bit | Backup, mirror, basic sync and restore |
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Support for Secrets Managers (HashiCorp, AWS, Google, Microsoft and Infisical) Improved in V12
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Backup hard links, junction points and symbolic links | Scheduler Monitor Service |
| Backup Emails | SyncBack Touch (MacOS, Linux, Android and Windows) | Backup to/from internal, external, networked devices and drives |
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FTP, FTPS and SFTP (with HTTP download) Improved in V12
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FTP and FTPS | FTP |
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HTTP download Improved in V12
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Advanced Compression and Encryption with Parallel File Compression Improved in V12
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Scheduling |
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SBMS (Centralized Management) Improved in V12
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Open/locked file copying Improved in V12
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Filtering |
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Scripting Improved in V12
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SyncBack Monitor, Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) | Email Logs |
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Advanced Logging New in V12
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Delta-Copy, File Versioning | Basic Compression |
| Drive Failure Detection | Incremental and Differential Backups | Basic Encryption |
| File Integrity Checking | Intelligent Sync, Move Files, Detect Renames, Advanced Variables | Basic Variables |
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Which one is for you?
- Choose SyncBackFree if: You want a completely free, reliable solution to back up your personal files to another local drive or folder, external drive or network storage (like a NAS).
- Choose SyncBackSE if: You are a home or small office user who needs to backup files that are being used, the protection of file versioning, requires secure encryption, or wants better compression.
- Choose SyncBackPro if: You are a professional, business, or power-user who needs to back up to the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox, S3), use SFTP, or require advanced scripting and customization for your backup routines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between SyncBackFree and the paid versions (SE/Pro)?
SyncBackFree is powerful freeware for backing up local and remote (NAS devices) files and folders. The paid versions, SyncBackSE and SyncBackPro, add crucial features like the ability to back up open/locked files, better compression and encryption, versioning (keeping multiple versions of a file), and much more powerful and flexible backup jobs.
Who is SyncBackSE best for?
SyncBackSE is ideal for home users and small office/home office (SOHO) users who need a robust and cost-effective solution. It is perfect for backing up your important documents, photos, and music to external USB drives, network drives (NAS), or another computer on your network. It includes essential features like file versioning and media transfer protocol (MTP) support.
What are the key reasons to upgrade to SyncBackPro?
SyncBackPro is the ultimate professional tool for businesses, organizations, and tech enthusiasts. The key reasons to choose Pro are its extensive cloud support (including Amazon S3, Google Drive, Microsoft Azure, Dropbox, etc.), support for SFTP, advanced scripting capabilities for custom backup jobs, delta-copy for large file changes, and automatic drive failure detection (S.M.A.R.T.).
Do I need a paid version for cloud backup?
Yes. Backing up to and from online cloud storage services is a key feature of SyncBackPro. SyncBackFree and SyncBackSE do not support cloud service integration.
What is 'Versioning' and why is it important?
Versioning allows you to keep multiple previous versions of your files. If you accidentally make a wrong change to a file and save it, or if a file becomes corrupted, you can restore a previous version. This is a critical feature for protecting against ransomware and simple mistakes. Versioning is available in both SyncBackSE and SyncBackPro.
Can SyncBack back up open or locked files (like Outlook or Word documents)?
Yes, this important feature is available in both SyncBackSE and SyncBackPro. They use the Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) to create a 'snapshot' of your files, allowing them to safely back up documents, databases, and Outlook .PST files even while they are being used. This ensures you get a complete and consistent backup without having to close your applications. New to V12, you can now copy locked files even from unelevated instances of SyncBackPro and SyncBackSE.
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