SmartBackup Alternatives

SmartBackup is described as 'Easy to use macOS utility to sync folders, volumes, or to create a bootable clone of your startup disk. It supports different configurations for multiple destinations, excludes, can archive deleted or changed files, and features built-in automation' and is an app in the backup & sync category. There are more than 10 alternatives to SmartBackup for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, PortableApps.com and Android Tablet apps. The best SmartBackup alternative is FreeFileSync, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SmartBackup are SyncBack, GoodSync, Air Explorer and Toucan.

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  1. FreeFileSync icon

    FreeFileSync

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    Open-source software for syncing and backing up files across Windows, macOS, and Linux by transferring only essential data.

    106 FreeFileSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Chocolatey
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    • FreeFileSync is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to SmartBackup.

    • FreeFileSync is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SmartBackup.

    • FreeFileSync is Freemium and Open SourceSmartBackup is Free and Proprietary
    • FreeFileSync is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSmartBackup is not according to our users
  2. SyncBack icon

    SyncBack

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    SyncBack allows for backing up, synchronizing, and restoring files on Windows. It offers a free version, SyncBackSE and Pro for more features, including local networks and cloud backups. Ideal for individuals and large organizations like hospitals, ensuring data protection and recovery.

    96 SyncBack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • SyncBack is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to SmartBackup.

    • SyncBack is Freemium and ProprietarySmartBackup is Free and Proprietary
    • SyncBack is Privacy focusedSmartBackup is not according to our users
  4. GoodSync icon

    GoodSync

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    A comprehensive solution for file synchronization and backup, GoodSync allows seamless and real-time file sync across desktops, mobiles, and cloud services directly, bypassing third-party servers. Ideal for both personal and professional needs.

    124 GoodSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • GoodSync is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to SmartBackup.

    • GoodSync is Freemium and ProprietarySmartBackup is Free and Proprietary
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    Toucan

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    Toucan is a small portableapp utility allowing you to synchronise, backup and secure your data with more options than the built in suite utilities. It is split up into 7 tabs, allowing you to easily find the function that you want.

    61 Toucan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  8. SyncToy icon

    SyncToy

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    SyncToy is a free PowerToy designed by Microsoft, that provides an easy to use graphical user interface that can automatically synchronize local or network files and folders, but not WebDAV-, "Windows Mobile" files or folders and no triangle-sync as only Allway Sync...

    70 SyncToy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. DSynchronize icon

    DSynchronize

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    DSynchronize is a stand-alone utility that let you periodically synchronize two or more folders on Hard Disk, Floppy Disk, LAN, USB Key, CD-DVD (with packet writing software) and FTP server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  11. SyncFolders icon

    SyncFolders

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    SyncFolders helps you to synchronize the contents of two folders, including any subfolders, track file modifications and deletions in a local database, propagate deletions and detect file renames, which is a noteworthy feature.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. FBackup icon

    FBackup

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    FBackup is a free backup software for both personal and commercial use. It protects your important data by backing it up automatically to any USB/Firewire device, local or network location. The backed up data can be either compressed (using standard zip compression) or an exact...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. FolderClone icon

    FolderClone

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    FolderClone lets you make an identical copy of a folder from one drive to another. It can copy files between a desktop computer and a laptop, or replicate data between a workstation and a server, or backup to a cloud storage provider.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • FolderClone is the most popular commercial alternative to SmartBackup.

    • FolderClone is Paid and ProprietarySmartBackup is Free and Proprietary
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