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 nine 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 SyncToy.

SmartBackup alternatives are mainly File Sync Tools but may also be Backup Clients or Cloud Storage Services. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of SmartBackup.

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FreeFileSync
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Freemium • Open Source
File Sync Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Chocolatey
94 FreeFileSync alternatives
FreeFileSync is a folder comparison and synchronization software that creates and manages backup copies of all your important files. Instead of copying every file every time, FreeFileSync determines the differences between a source and a target folder and transfers only the...
- - FreeFileSync is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to SmartBackup.
- - FreeFileSync is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SmartBackup.
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FreeFileSync Features
1. File VersioningFreeFileSync has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
2. PortableFreeFileSync can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Command line interfaceFreeFileSync either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
4. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
5. LightweightFreeFileSync consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Dark ModeFreeFileSync supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in FreeFileSync without registration.
8. Works OfflineFreeFileSync can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. DecentralizedFreeFileSync is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
Directory sync
Side by side version compare
Support for SFTP
Drag and Drop
Synchronization
Folder Sync
Multiple languages
SyncBack
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Freemium • Proprietary
File Sync Tool
Backup Client
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
88 SyncBack alternatives
SyncBack is a tool to backup, synchronize, and restore data files.
- - SyncBack is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to SmartBackup.
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SyncBack Features
1. Schedule BackupSyncBack supports scheduling of your backups at specific times or intervals.
2. AES-256 EncryptionSyncBack has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
3. File VersioningSyncBack has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
Folder Sync
Mirror Backup
Password encryption
Backup to Cloud Storage
Delta Backup
Backup profiles
Support for FTP
GoodSync
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Freemium • Proprietary
File Sync Tool
Backup Client
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
119 GoodSync alternatives
GoodSync syncs files between your computer, mobile devices, FTP, SFTP, Amazon S3, Google Drive, OneDrive, WebDAV, Azure.
- - GoodSync is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to SmartBackup.
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GoodSync Features
1. PortableGoodSync can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Selective SynchronizationGoodSync allows you to pick which files are synced between the server and your devices.
3. End-to-End EncryptionGoodSync has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2 way sync
Mirror Backup
WebDAV Support
Support for Amazon S3
Synchronization
Visual Comparison
Support for 64 bit
Real-time sync
Direct P2P Sync
WebDAV Sync
Air Explorer
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Freemium • Proprietary
Cloud Storage Service
FTP Client
Mac
Windows
35 Air Explorer alternatives
Air Explorer is an application that manages easily all your files in cloud servers (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Mega, Box, Mediafire, WebDAV, Copy, Yandex,...) and FTP and SFTP services.
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Air Explorer Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Linux-based
Synchronization
Support for SFTP
Cloud Services Managment
WebDAV Support
SyncToy
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Free • Proprietary
File Sync Tool
Windows
72 SyncToy alternatives
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...
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SyncToy Features
Local folder synchronization
Folder Sync
Comparing folders
Synchronization
Discontinued
Latest version 2.1 published on 11/24/2009
SyncFolders
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Free • Proprietary
File Sync Tool
Windows
27 SyncFolders alternatives
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.
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SyncFolders Features
1. Incremental BackupSyncFolders supports incremental backups (only back up the changed or new-added data since the last backup).
2. PortableSyncFolders can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Synchronization
Folder Mirroring
Multiple languages
Toucan
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Free • Open Source
File Sync Tool
Backup Client
Windows
PortableApps.com
62 Toucan alternatives
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.
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Toucan Features
1. Encrypted BackupToucan uses encryption algorithms to keep your files safe as well as prevent unauthorized access.
2. Incremental BackupToucan supports incremental backups (only back up the changed or new-added data since the last backup).
3. AES-256 EncryptionToucan has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
4. PortableToucan can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Command line interfaceToucan either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Multiple languages
Folder Sync
DSynchronize
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
PortableApps.com
35 DSynchronize alternatives
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.
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DSynchronize Features
1. PortableDSynchronize can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. File VersioningDSynchronize has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
Sync to server
Bidirectional sync
Start as a windows service
Byte to byte compare
Real-time sync
FBackup
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
61 FBackup alternatives
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...
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FBackup Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsFBackup can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Schedule BackupFBackup supports scheduling of your backups at specific times or intervals.
Multiple languages
Mirror Backup