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Allway Sync
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 di ...
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- Oct 03, 2009
- For version:
- 9.3.3
Simple and useful 
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Very easy to use, it works exactly as you expect. Interface is good and intuitive. It' s really ok for people who need to synchronize every now and then ( so they can use the software for free...)
Review by: eurizon
First post
- Nov 12, 2007
- For version:
- 6.3.9
Mostly good, but......
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 4
- Overall:
I paid for the full version to do backups to an external drive on a schedule. Annoying problem is that it won't work with files that are open. So, I need to close Outlook to backup my pst files. Most other backup apps have got around this problem.
Review by: AndrewB
First post
- Aug 01, 2006
- For version:
- 4.6.7
Risky
- Interface: 1
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 3
- Overall:
The company that produces this product seems to issue "upgrades" that have been poorly tested. One upgrade in March 2006 copied old files over newer ones, destroying some data. A series of upgrades in July 2006 were buggy to the point of being unusable. While I liked the elegant simplicity of this program when it worked, the fact that it often didn't work (despite the company motto), caused me to abandon it. My advice to potential users: beware this is a classic case of software fulfilling the Peter Principle.
Review by: PyroManiac
First post
- Apr 24, 2006
- For version:
- 3.4.4
Neat little utility
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 3
- Overall:
We use this program at several of our customer sites (paid for version). It works simply and reliably
Review by: asdesign (4)
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- Feb 19, 2006
- For version:
- 3.3.8
Not bad, but....not really free either...
- Interface: 2
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
Not really Freeware, if you do use it a lot, it will disable itself telling you to buy the Pro version because you are a heavy user. i.e. on their webpage 'Allway Sync is free for moderate personal use only.' If you are a heavy user, it will stop working. Not what I'd call freeware.
Review by: Marksla (3)
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- Jan 17, 2006
- For version:
- 3.2.8
Found and like
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is exactly what I was looking for! I have a couple of USB Drives and need to ensure that they are backed up in different locations. Works like a charm! Great interface and really easy to use.
Review by: hrwasp (56)
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- Aug 20, 2005
- For version:
- 2.9.40
Easy, powerful and efective...
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
One of the best Synchronization Tools out there...
Review by: Power02 (3)
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- Aug 02, 2005
- For version:
- 2.9.22
Loved it!
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Yep this does what I needed, I use Visual Pinball and Mame on different machines and this little box of tricks allows me to keep them all synced together. Works like a charm, some of the menus are a bit rough around the edges, but hey! its free right!
Review by: sonicm (2)
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- Jul 20, 2005
- For version:
- 2.0.11
The best!
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
NO errors, NO problems, easy to use and free...
Review by: --529--
First post
- May 27, 2005
- For version:
- 2.0.11
Intuitive synchronization
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
If I had to design a file synchronizer it would end up as Allway Sync! The interface is uncluttered and extremely intuitive. The logic is simple but comprehensive. It lacks a scheduler, but I believe that is a plus. With manual operation you are in complete control, so you can over-ride any action before it takes effect. Ken Russell
Review by: KenRussell (2)
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- Feb 07, 2005
- For version:
- 1.9.2
Better than most but still awkward
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 2
- Overall:
This is a good try, but for me, the only useable folder sync program I've ever found is one called FileSync -- but that one is not free. My major problems with this program are: 1) files from different folders are all lumped together, 2) changing whether or not to copy files is tedious since must it must be done separately for each file from a drop-down list: there is no per-folder copy/uncopy all toggle, 3) you have to page thru a long file list rather than being able to scroll them, 4) the interface is cluttered and not well organized.
Review by: cerullian (4)
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