Data Synchronization

Beyond Compare is a directory and file compare utility, that allows you to synchronize files between laptop and PC, home and office, etc. You can compare any two directory trees side-by-side with mismatches automatically highlighted and several filter options to further investigate the differences. When you are comparing text based files, the fies are shown side-by-side and the differences are highlighted, so that they are easy to spot. In addition to local files, you can also use the program to perform FTP synchronizations, compare and merge source code changes, create snapshots and more. Beyond Compare also supports minor editing, Unicode text files, built-in zip and more.

GeniusConnect makes it possible to synchronize Outlook data with any relational database that supports ODBC (MS Access, MySQL, SQL Server etc.). MS Outlook stores data (Calendar,Tasks,Mail,Journal,Notes) on the local computer in a .pst file, which makes it difficult to exchange this data with other systems or applications. With GeniusConnect, you can export your Outlook contact data to a database and also load data from the database into an Outlook contact folder. It is also possible to use GeniusConnect on multiple Outlook Folders and multiple databases and users can optionally protect private contact data by using a different Folder or by telling GeniusConnect to ignore items that are marked as private. GeniusConnect consists out of several COM objects, adds a new toolbar and becomes an integral part of Outlook after installation. Other features include Swiftpage integration, various types of synchronization with the database as well as auto-synchronization when Outlook starts and more.

PSTSync enables you to synchronize your Outlook emails, calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes between two PST files. You can either copy or move selected items from one file to the other or perform a two-way synchronization to make selected folders in both PST files identical. The synchronization can be performed manually, as needed, or automatically on a set schedule. PSTSync also includes an FTP upload module that enables you to backup your PST file to any FTP server, as well as a PST viewer to explore the content of a PST file. Other features include optional encryption, password protection and compression, and a built-in repair utility to repair corrupted or damaged files in your Inbox.

ViceVersa Pro is an advanced utility to compare, mirror, synchronize files, and to backup folders and disks. You can choose from five different ways to compare your files (synchronization, backup, mirroring, replication, consolidation), and the differences will be shown side-by-side in a graphical, easy to understand display. The program can process the files with the click of a button or you can set-up automatic batch projects and run them with your preferred scheduler or run them in real-time as soon as file changes are detected. ViceVersa Pro can track file deletions and file conflicts, copy locked or open files, copy NTFS attributes and data streams, and works with all storage media, including removable drives, CD/DVD, USB etc. as well as network drives. Other features include encryption, compression, bandwidth control, archiving, password protection and more.

Comparator Fast allows you to compare and synchronize directories as well as content of specified files. It provides visual statistics and side-by-side displays that allow you to copy files to/from each folder or synchronize both. The text comparison tool allows toy to compare two selected files and highlight the differences in each with an option to merge them. In addition the program includes tools to verify files based on CRC32, MD5 or SHA1 algorithms, checking for duplicate files, batch modification of attributes and more. Various uses of the software include backup operations, synchronization with removable media (CDs, media cards etc.) and more. Comparator Fast provides a pleasant interface that is easy to understand.

SmartSync Pro is a tool to backup and synchronize your important data to the same drive, different drive, removable ZIP/JAZ/CD-RW drive, network volume or even a remote computer. It offers a step-by-step wizard that helps you setting up your backup profiles to configure what, where and when to copy. SmartSync Pro can also delete obsolete files and restore original fast an easy. SmartSync Pro works in two modes, a local backup/synchronization, which is used to replicate important files to another location, to save files to a zip archive, to make a compressed incremental backups and to synchronize two or more folders. The second mode, Remote Synchronization allows you to synchronize files and folders when computers can t be connected via local network (for example home and office). SmartSync Pro tracks changes and additions in source files, then compresses those files, ready to be transferred to the remote computer using a removable disk, e-mail or FTP from within the application. SmartSync Pro can optionally be set up automatically synchronize remote computers via e-mail or FTP. Additional features include a built in scheduler, password protection, file filters, email summaries and more.

GoodSync is a file synchronization tool that enables you to backup your files and/or synchronize them with another location such as a different drive, folder, USB drive or network location. The program supports one-way and two-way synchronizations, it can propagate deletions and check for conflicts, which can be reviewed and approved before executing the synchronization. You can also execute jobs automatically when a removable device is connected, periodically, or schedule via Task Scheduler. Other features include file filters and exclusions, support for time shifts, chained syncing, backup of deleted files and more. After the 30 day trial, GoodSync can be used for free for up to 3 synchronization jobs with less than 100 files each.

InSync is a directory synchronizer that allows you to rapidly make identical copies of directory structures and all files within. This is useful in performing backups and propagating data from one machine to another. Using InSync you can define and run multiple synchronization jobs that can specify one or more source directories, each which can be synchronized to one or more target directories. The program uses sophisticated techniques, copying only data that is different between source and target directories. It also takes advantage of multi thread processing, allowing parallel processing of multiple jobs. InSync offers a handy Simulate Job feature, that allows you to preview all the transactions before actually performing the job. You can create different profiles for different jobs, specify files to be included or excluded, reverse actions and more. The program does not come with a built-in scheduler, but supports commandline input to perform jobs unattended.

FolderMatch is an easy to use file and directory management utility that compares two folder trees or two files and allows for their synchronization. Folders may exist on floppy, hard, cd-rom, zip or network drives (UNC paths supported). Six comparison methods are provided: Size and Date/Time, Contents, Cyclical Redundancy Checking, SHA-1, Version Stamp, and GNU`s Diff.exe. Include and Exclude Filters allow complete control over the files to be compared. Comparison results are shown with colorful, easy to understand icons. You can synchronize the folders with a simple button click, choose from three pre-defined Auto-Synchronization methods or use the standard Windows Copy, Move operations for manual synchronization. FolderMatch also allows you to print out the folder compare results and rename files in batch mode.

Advanced Directory Comparison and Synchronization (ADCS) enables you to keep files synchronized between two locations, for example between your notebook computer and your PC, a network drive and a local folder or similar scenarios. It can be used for backup purposes, or to maintain an identical set of files in 2 locations. The interface shows you the differences between the locations side-by -side and indicates which files will be copied or deleted. Furthermore, you can apply filters based on file properties (date, size, etc.) compare multiple directories, create reports and more. ADCS also includes a disk space viewer that generates a pie chart to illustrate file distribution in a selected folder or drive.

Heatsoft Automatic Synchronizer is a tool for folder mirroring and file synchronization, that enables you to perform automated (or manual) synchronizations of local and network files. You can create multiple jobs with multiple folder pairs to synchronize, and specify detailed options for each, include/exclude files by mask, set comparison rules and more. A wizard allows you to easily configure each operation, and you can perform a text execution to see what actions would be performed during the sync operation. The program can be used for backup purposes, to mirror files across a network and many other purposes. Each job can be scheduled to run automatically at specified times (optionally as Windows service), or as needed via a special shortcut on your desktop.

Synchromagic enables you to synchronize files and directories, either one-way or bi-directionally, with many useful options. Synch files/folders on one computer, from one to another, from one to several, or from several computers back to just one. Tasks can also be performed over a local area network, and to FTP sites. Mirror sites can be created for disaster recovery or to backup files, directories, and even entire drives.

Public SyncTool enables you to synchronize Outlook folders between a Notebook and PC. It can synchronize Personal Folders (PST files) with Personal Folders or Exchange Mailboxes to Personal Folders (PST). You can select the folders to be included in the synchronization process or sync the complete PST file. Additional features include conflict and delete resolutions, user-defined fields and forms and more. Public SyncTool does not access the PST files directly but relies on proper Outlook configurations and use of the Corporate Workgroup mde - the PST file that want to synchronize with most be part of the Outlook folder tree. Synchronization can be performed automatically whenever Outlook is started or closed.

SmartSync is a file synchronization tool for can synchronize files between two computers. Browse for the folder you want to synchronize and apply optional inclusion and exclusion filters. SmartSync adds the folder contents to a single compressed file, and provides the option of saving it to disk, or sending it out via email or FTP. SmartSync maintains details of the package and only adds new and modified files to subsequent packages. When the package is received on the secondary PC, you can use SmartSync to easily apply the updates.

EZOutlookSync enables you to synchronize Outlook PST files between one or more computers, or create backup PST files with the content of selected mail folders. You can choose to synchronize the entire PST file or limit it to selected folders, however the program does not provide control over individual mail items. You should also know where to find your .PST files, since the program cannot search for them.

ALLnSync is a very fast and easy to use Directory / File synchronizer. It s main function is to synchronize critical files in a selected directory and it s sub-directories on two different drives which can be on the same computer, or different computers over a network. It is ideal for keeping files synchronized between a desktop & laptop or between multiple drives on you desktop. It can synchronize to / from a Network Drive, floppy, Zip Drive, external / internal hard drives, Super Drive, or any drive that is directly writeable from your operating system. It has two modes of operation, Silent Scan which watches for changed files as you work and Sync Two Drives which does it all at once. This version (V1.9.2) has support for backing up files that are locked by their applications, so Silent Scan will get all opened files.