SyncFolders supports 3 synchronization modes - Copy, Backup (Mirror) and Two-Way Synchronization on an unlimited number of files and folders. Other features include preview, file comparison by date and size or by content, integration with Windows task scheduler, filters, connections from or to UNC paths, multiple rules in a single rules file, and deleted or overwritten files can be moved to the recycle bin or to a time-stamped history folder. It even can ignore one-hour time stamp differences caused by DST switch for synchronization to FAT file systems.
The program includes logging, command-line parameters and more. SyncFolders is multilingual and comes with a detailed help file.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 |
Stealth: ? | No. Creates an empty folder in AppData. |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
Download the "portable version" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch SyncFolders.exe. Optionally you can delete unnecessary language files. |
Similar/alternative apps: | DirSync Pro, DSynchronize, jaBuT Backup, Zback |
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iamjamieq
on 2023-04-05 14:24
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This is absolutely the best sync app available. I have tried every other one, and not a single other sync app on this website can properly two-way sync two folders. SyncFolders is the only one that can handle files/subfolders deleted in the target folder where all others see those deleted files as missing and copy them from the source folder, which is not the desired behavior. |
jaBuT (just another Backup Tool) Backup is an flexible and powerful backup and synchronization program. It supports different processing modes including copy, move, and compress both with and without file comparison, as well as mirror and sync. The program includes exclusion/inclusion of processed data, a variety of profile options, scheduled execution and a variety of file comparison options.
Supports batch processing, GUI customization, rich tray control, command-line options, and more.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Cardware |
How to extract: | Download the "Portable" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch jaBuT.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | Back4Sure, Directory Compare, DirSync Pro, Zback |
What's new? |
See: https://jabut.de/changelog-en.php |
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jabuTBackup
on 2019-02-11 07:32
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FireRabbit
on 2020-12-08 20:21
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When I first found jaBuT I liked it and thought it was working, until I realized that it stops working every time you sleep/wake your computer unless you manually restart it. unfortunately I realized that after I needed to recover files I thought it was baking up. |
Toucan is an advanced synchronization and backup tool with a variety of options including mirroring, incremental (only copy what's changed), encrypted, compression and many more. File sets can be added or excluded using name, size, date, or regular expressions.
Compression formats include ZIP or 7-zip, and all encryption uses standard AES 256. Includes command line tools and advanced scripting for automated / batch jobs.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Wine |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Path portability: | Automatic compensation for dynamic drive letter in removable storage devices |
License: | GNU GPLv2 |
How to extract: |
Download the self-extracting EXE and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Toucan.exe. Optionally, delete unnecessary language files. |
What's new? | See: https://github.com/PortableApps/Toucan/blob/master/help/source/changelog.txt |
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Meks
on 2009-02-23 05:05
Same with me, doesn't work from the stick.
billie
on 2009-03-14 07:57
nothing comes close to rsync. Go check it out then you'll agree.
Mixture
on 2012-09-18 21:48
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I have used version 2.2.1 for years and have had no problems at all. |
DSynchronize lets you copy, move, or synchronize folders on your computer or over a network. The program can sync in both directions, making both folders up-to-date with the latest data, do real-time sync where any changes copied to destination and even verify it's transfers. The program can schedule operations, add timestamps to the destination folder and keep multiple backups (iterations).
If in use, the program can even eject a USB device when an operation is complete.
Warning: DSynchronize is meant for power users! By default the program does not send deleted files to the Recycle Bin, but are instead deleted outright. Use caution in initial sync tests with sensitive data.
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Runs on: | WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | MSVBVM60.DLL |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch DSynchronize.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | FolderSync, Zback |
What's new? |
See: https://www.softpedia.com/progChangelog/DSynchronize-Changelog-34408.html |
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webfork
on 2018-11-03 12:13
Sinchu: Emphasizing that I've used Dsyncronize for years and it's definitely my go-to sync program, I acknowledge any program that deletes files should probably send them by default to the recycle bin. I've added something to the entry.
Whitelist
on 2019-06-17 16:01
Webfork: I had the same problem as sinchu. The program deleted around 500gbs of data overnight. Is there any way I could get this data back? I'm not super knowledgeable in IT but I have a general understanding of how things work. Is there a specific software I could use to get the data back since I don't have any previous versions of the data to restore. Thank you.
webfork
on 2019-06-19 09:40
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@Whitelist: I recommend you post in forums about that. Short version: disconnect the drive that lost data until you're ready to test and look into data recovery programs such as Recuva. |
USBFlashCopy backs up/synchronizes from external storage on the fly. The program runs in the background and copies all or select files from inserted media to a destination of your choice. Includes available copy throttle speed, minimum free space check to avoid filling up your drive, file filters, and can even be set to only copy from selected drives (by serial number).
New drives plugged in are prompted for a new copy profile and transfers include a progress bar. Ideal for people who do much of their work on remote computers and need to automate the process of backing up their files.
Functional in 64-bit. Note that fully transparent operations (no user notification; runs entirely in background) are only available in the registered version.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Free for personal use |
How to extract: | Download "(No installer)" usbflashcopy.exe to a folder of your choice and launch. |
What's new? |
See: https://usbflashcopy.com/download/download.html |
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Midas
on 2012-06-08 08:38
For a more in-depth review, read *webfork* excellent post in the forum: http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=51049#p51049
hamasaki
on 2020-09-26 00:59
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I can never get this to work. I have to two USB drives plugged in all the time, drives q and z, but the software says no removeable media found. |
Zback is a backup and synchronization tool with a small footprint. Copy modes include update files, refresh existing files, or mirror source to target and can be run manually, from batch/script, or from the command line. Users can filter files based on extension, size, date, subdirectories and preview their backup/sync before running.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Wine |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Administrator rights |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Free for personal use |
How to extract: | Download the "portable version" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch zback.exe. |
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Maeve13
on 2022-04-03 18:24
Download link is dead; Archive.org has the site, but unable to download the zip folder. Lo4d and MajorGeeks both appear to have a copy, such as it is...
juverax
on 2022-04-03 20:17
Zback v.2.90.00a can be downloaded from https://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/System/Backup-and-Recovery/Zback-Portable.shtml
kiwichick888
on 2023-02-13 01:12
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Maeve13 the download link on the website works for me. |
linkMaker provides a better interface to create shortcuts, symbolic links and ntfs hardlinks/junction points. It makes all options available on one screen, and tries to auto-fill as much info as it can.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0+ |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware/Open Source |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch linkMaker.exe. |
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Folder Sync is a backup program that can performs comparisons between two directories and then reports new, updated, renamed, moved and deleted files. The program can performs synchronization, as well as full or differential (only items that have changed) from the source to the destination path.
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Runs on: | Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Microsoft .NET Framework 4 |
Stealth: ? | No |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
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What's new? |
See: https://www.saleensoftware.com/FolderSync |
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mukhi
on 2016-04-10 05:16
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Folder Syncv1.0.0 build 208 is crashing in Win7Pro32. I use Folder Syncv1.0.0 build 110, and have Folder Syncv1.0.0 build 205, too; neither of these two crashes. |
Exiland Backup Free is a flexible file backup and folders sync software. It lets you easily copy your important files and duplicate your backups to various locations: local or network drives, FTP servers, or other removable media (such as flash drives or external HDD).
Commercial versions of the program are available with additional features.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Free for personal use |
How to extract: | Download the "Portable" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch ExilandBackup.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | Back4Sure, DirSync Pro, DSynchronize, jaBuT, Zback |
What's new? |
See: https://exiland-backup.com/backup-history-free.html |
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hamasaki
on 2019-08-07 23:01
Not sure how this is stealth, it created a 'temp' folder in the root of my drive and added a startup entry.
PAFuser
on 2024-02-18 14:35
5.0 does not appear to be available on web site, found it on MajorGeeks.com. Only demo on site.
Ennovy
on 2024-02-18 15:46
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Internet Archive page: https://web.archive.org/web/20190516075918/https://exiland-backup.com/backup-download.html |
WinDataReflector is a lightweight file synchronization and backup tool. It combines rapid file comparison and fast transfer algorithms into a simple and clear interface, offering a visual comparison of files and folders before synchronization / backup. It supports two-way synchronization and customizable rules.
The program can run operations in the background while you configure new ones in a separate tab.
Note: Linking to an older version (thanks smaragdus) as the latest "free" version cannot be used to synchronize more than 150 files, create more than 3 tasks or use automation (realtime, USB detection, scheduler).
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the 7z package and extract either the Portable or Portable x64 ZIP file to a folder of your choice. Launch WinDataReflector.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | Zback |
What's new? |
See: https://veridium.net/windatareflector/changelog/ |
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REVerdi
on 2018-03-20 06:28
I downloaded version 2.0.0 thinking it was 100% freeware, but the free version can not be used to sync more than 150 files, create more than 3 tasks or use automation.
smaragdus
on 2018-03-21 16:19
REVerdi is right, see https://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=16701&p=89479#p89479 and downvote.
MIKLO
on 2018-03-23 13:22
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Well that sure SUX, I don't understand why they put stuff in freeware and then hobble it so it can't really be used efficiently. Its like offering you a free sandwich with no bread, just doesn't make any sense. I don't even waste my time on this kinda stuff, as soon as I find out its so limited in what you can do I bail. That's why the comment section is so important.... at least to me it is :) |