DirSync Pro is a small but powerful utility for file and folder synchronization. The program can be used to synchronize the content of one or many folders recursively. The program can make both real-time sync (as it happens) as well as incremental updates.
Cross-platform (Java) with clients available for Mac and Linux. Alternatively, a WinPenPack version is also available.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Wine |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
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Java JRE 1.7.0 or above is needed to run DirSync Pro. Reported to work with jPortable with the jPortable Launcher. |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware/Open Source |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch DirSyncPro.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | WinDataReflector |
What's new? |
See: https://www.dirsyncpro.org/news.html |
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webfork
on 2016-05-22 04:59
Although I've been more focused on Bvckup 2 for Windows (due to the delta copy feature), DirSync Pro comes in handy on occasions and is far and away my favorite sync program on Mac.
smaragdus
on 2016-05-22 06:15
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@webfork |
PathSync synchronizes the contents of two directories. You can choose to synchronize unidirectionally (local to remote, or remote to local), or bidirectionally. Various synchronization options are available, including files to ignore and filename mask. It also provides nifty statistics during the synchronization, so that the user is never wondering how much time is left.
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Runs on: | WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GPL v2 |
How to extract: | Download the installer, extract pathsync.exe to a folder of your choice and launch. |
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Maciej Tomczak
on 2010-06-07 10:37
How does the PathSync compare the files? Are their hashes/content compared? What happens when Ignore files size/dates are on? Cheers.
DG
on 2011-09-23 15:45
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My only issue with this program is for some reason now it keeps making these "PSYN_TMP" files for most of the files I'm syncing, effectively doubling the size of the folder. Also some of the original files seem to be corrupted afterwards. Any idea why it's doing this & how to stop it? |
Unison is a synchronization tool that allows two collections of files and directories to be stored on different hosts or different disks on the same host. Unlike simple mirroring or backup utilities, the program can deal with updates to both replicas of a distributed directory structure. Updates that do not conflict are copied automatically while conflicting updates are detected and shown.
The program is cross-platform (OS X and Linux). X-Unison is a wrapper program for Unison.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GPL |
How to extract: |
Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch PortableUnison.exe. Note: a blank console window is always visible when you run Unison. This is explained on the author website. |
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Midas
on 2013-05-24 11:28
Much needed portable (both as in platform independent as in system independent) utility for advanced users. Softpedia download links is dead, but BigD has a working solution (after proper launcher batch script customization) at the link in the previous post. :)
I am Baas
on 2013-11-19 23:27
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FreeFileSync is a folder comparison and synchronization tool. It supports filters, file sizes greater than 4GB, delete-before-copy for large sync operations, and creation of batch files for automated synchronization. After compare process (by date or content) operations can be customized on a file-by-file basis.
FreeFileSync Portable is in PortableApps.com Format, automatically adjusting paths.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GPLv3. |
How to extract: | Download the self-extracting EXE to a folder of your choice. Launch FreeFileSyncPortable.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | WinDataReflector, FolderSync, DirSync Pro, DSynchronize, Zback |
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wagner reatto
on 2017-01-25 12:36
I liked this utility very much, but it stopped being portable to non-donors (being a donor in Brazil is complicated for many reasons). I looked for other similar utilities. Here I found fastcopy, I found it interesting. I had the happiness of finding SyncFolders, which is also portable. You can find it here http://www.syncfolders.elementfx.com. I think portablefreeware.com could add it here.
Midas
on 2017-01-25 13:07
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@wagner reatto: SyncFolders has been suggested at the Forum (see https://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22039) where software garners more attention and testing. É só uma dica aqui do sítio... ;) |
Bvckup 2 is a backup/synchronization tool that uses "delta" copy methods, meaning it only transfers changes to a file or files rather than recopying the entire set. This is frequently faster, saves bandwidth for network backups and can help flash media live longer by reducing the overall number of disk writes. The program can do real-time, periodic or manual backups, and also functions as a file copier that can pause and resume both local and network transfers.
Note: this program is an unsupported beta, meaning that the author provides a commercial version of the program that includes support. A previous, freeware version with fewer features is available from bvckup.com.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware (unsupported beta) |
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Note: Over time that the contents of the "Config" can grow to substantial size. If it grows too large for your storage device, start a new profile and delete the old folder. |
Similar/alternative apps: | AutoVer, FolderSync |
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Ding-A-Ling
on 2019-06-03 18:27
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Ding-A-Ling
on 2019-06-03 18:33
Link_www.portablefreeware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=7616&p=29747&hilit=comment+trash#p29747
Midas
on 2019-06-04 06:28
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If two ranked users click that trashcan icon, it will be deleted, too. I already did. :) |
AutoVer is a highly configurable automatic or real-time backup and personal versioning system. The program can be used as a simple copy/sync tool or as a more complex, transparent version control system (like a realtime incremental backup) where every time you save a file it is copied to your backup folder, drive or FTP server. Supports filters, compression and more.
Great for backing up/synchronizing your work or home documents to flash memory or saving every change you make to your text, source code, images etc.
Supports 64-bit.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 |
Stealth: ? | No. In Windows 10, creates an empty folder in ProgramData |
License: | MIT License |
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Similar/alternative apps: | DirSync Pro, Zback |
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Complete changelog at http://beanland.net.au/AutoVer/help/VersionHistory.html. |
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hamasaki
on 2019-09-02 02:34
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@webfork, which issue? The empty directories or the ProgramData folder? I have 3 laptops running Win 10, 64bit and it's done the same on them all. |
SyncExp enables the synchronization of files and folders within a single PC or over the LAN. It uses an optimized file comparison algorithm that checks for the existence/time/date/size of files, with automatic activity log, progress report window and preview of action.
NOTE: Homepage is gone, linking to Archive.org.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Partial. Support Unicode file names but not task names. |
Path portability: | Requires manual entry of relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch SyncExp.exe. |
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donald
on 2010-06-13 20:22
I was not able to download through the application website or download website given in the entry.
Fhutt
on 2014-06-01 00:19
I have used SyncExp for years now and find it impossible to do without.
Cornflower
on 2019-05-28 15:46
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Download link not working and appears to be dead for some time. |
BlueFish File Mirror monitors two identical folders (up to 100) and maintains any changes, copying to another root folder in real-time. Supports large file operations (over 4 gigs).
Limitations:
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Config.exe to configure program settings (writes to config.ini), then launch BlueFish.exe. |
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Mike
on 2011-05-18 23:41
I tried BlueFish on my laptop to keep the "My Documents" folder in sync with my main desktop computer and it does work nicely, although not in the way I thought it would.
dany
on 2011-07-17 21:58
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@mike, if you're not scared of using a shell, I'd recommend robocopy. Has never failed me. |
ozSync is a synchronization tool for files/folders. Synchronization can be started manually, scheduled or triggered in real-time (when content changes). Both full and incremental backup can be performed. With the latter, lost or changed files can be recovered from the backup.
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Runs on: | Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | No |
Path portability: | Requires manual entry of relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch ozSync.exe. |
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smallhagrid
on 2013-01-25 19:08
Lupo Pensuite has it - but there's no way to tell if it really can ONLY do file changes or not.
webfork
on 2013-01-30 00:08
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@smallhagrid: I don't know if this program has that functionality - I'd look to FreeFileSync http://www.portablefreeware.com/index.php?id=1475 or Dsynchronize http://www.portablefreeware.com/index.php?id=719 here on the site. |