SyncBack review

SyncBack is a long-running Windows family with three editions. 2BrightSparks describes SyncBackFree as a simple backup and restore solution at no cost that needs no email registration, while SyncBackSE and SyncBackPro add intelligent sync, fast backup and more advanced options. Pro is the version for sync across the cloud: it supports Amazon S3 compatible services, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, Dropbox, Box, Backblaze B2, pCloud, Cloudflare R2 and WebDAV, plus SFTP and FTP, versioning with delta copy, and S.M.A.R.T. and ransomware detection. SyncBack Touch, free with V12, extends backups to macOS, Linux and Android devices. Paid editions use a perpetual license that never expires, with minor upgrades free and major upgrades charged, and a home license covers up to five devices. The interface shows its depth, so expect a learning curve. We could not confirm US dollar prices because the web store showed local currency from our location, so check the store before buying.

Who it is for

Windows users who want detailed sync profiles to drives, NAS, FTP and cloud storage.

Price

SyncBackFree costs nothing; SyncBackSE and SyncBackPro use perpetual licenses, see vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Backup, mirror, fast backup and intelligent sync profiles
• Cloud support for Amazon S3, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Backblaze B2 and more in Pro
• SFTP, FTP and FTPS transfers
• Versioning with delta copy and ransomware detection in Pro
• SyncBack Touch for macOS, Linux and Android devices

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free edition with no registration
• Strength: Perpetual licenses that never expire
• Strength: Very detailed control over each profile
• Weakness: Windows only for the main app
• Weakness: Dense interface with many options
• Weakness: Major version upgrades are not free

Key facts

• Editions: SyncBackFree, SyncBackSE, SyncBackPro
• License: Perpetual for the major version bought
• Installs per license: 5 devices home or 1 business
• Trial: 30-day full-featured trial of Pro

Where it ranks

SyncBack is No. 9 in our Best File Sync Software verdict.