Data Synchronization

SyncBack is a flexible, and quite powerful backup and synchronization program that allows to to maintain backup copies of your files and folder, or to synchronize them, so that both locations always have a complete copy (e.g Laptop/PC). It offers different types of actions that let you choose how older and newer files are processed, which files should be excluded (by mask) and more. It offers standard file comparison based on the date and size, as well as optional MD5 checksum, which will detect even the slightest modifications to files. SyncBack also supports scheduled projects, FTP and zip compression of backups, as well as network login, simulation runs and more.

Allway Sync is a simple directory synchronization tool that allows you to keep files in two folders synchronized. The folders can be on the local drive, network machine or removable drive, and the differences are shown before the synchronization takes place. You also have the option to exclude selected files or changes the default sync direction. The program analyzes file differences based on an algorithm, rather than the system clock. The free version is limited to process 20000 files per 30-day period, a Pro version is available for $29.95.

Horodruin is a tool to synchronize 2 or more folders at once. It provides several filtering options based on file masks, access rights and more. Unlike many other folder synchronizers, it does not use a specified target folder but synchronizes folders among each other and you can limit copy actions with use of the masks or access rights. It s a little difficult to get started with, but quite flexible once you get familiar with it. The interface provides a preview that shows you which files are synchronized and which are not.

Tarylynn synchronizes two folders and all subfolders within. It is useful for a quick backup to a network drive, or copying files to a laptop. The program is very easy to use, just select the two folders to compare and choose to copy folder from the left to the right or vice versa. You can also delete files that are not contained in one of the folders. The differences can be previewed, so you ll know beforehand what files will be processed.

ViceVersa enables you to compare, mirror and synchronize the content in selected folders or folder trees. You can choose from three different ways to compare your files: Timestamp, CRC or both. The differences between the source and target directories will be shown side-by-side, in an easy to understand manner and you can choose from one-way and two-way synchronization methods to update your files. Other features include optional include/exclude RegEx filters, action preview, manual synchronization and more. An optional Pro version with additional features is available for a charge.

DSynchronize is a standalone file synchronization tool that allows you to synchronize one or more folders on the local PC, removable drive or across a network. It supports file filters based on extension, bi-directional synchronization, and can be run on a regular schedule to synchronize your folders automatically, with an option to run as a Windows service. Other features include support for idle priority, folder creation, command-line operation and (experimental) real-time synchronization.

TreeComp is an interactive utility that you can use to compare 2 directory trees and optionally synchronize the files within the directories. After scanning the selected directories, the tree view shows the differences. You can open files by clicking on them or copy/move them between folders. Additional features include a variety of filter options like view and file filters, binary compare options and more. Files can be compared by time, attribute, size and content.

Easy2Sync for Outlook allows you to synchronize your Outlook Inbox with a second computer (e.g. laptop) across the network. Just select the local profile or PST file, and the target profile or PST file and start the synchronization. The program allows you to confirm which actions will be taken (optional deletion, synchronization, overwrite etc.). It synchronizes not only the messages, but also there status, including Outlook 2003 flags, so if a message it marjed read in the mirror, it will be marked read in the source as well. This free version is limited to Inbox/Outbox synchronization - additional folders can be synchronized if you purchase the full product ($49.00). Easy2Sync for Outlook works well, but performs extremely slow, especially with larger PST files.