Syncovery

Syncovery is a backup and synchronization tool designed for small to large enterprises. According to the vendor, this software enables users to create and manage backups of their files and folders, ensuring data integrity and availability. Syncovery is used by IT professionals, system administrators, data managers, cloud service providers, financial institutions, and e-commerce companies.

Key Features

Backup and Sync Tool: Syncovery allows users to create and manage backups of their files and folders. It offers both one-way and two-way synchronization options to accurately mirror files across multiple locations.

Flexible Configuration: Users can customize their backup and synchronization criteria by specifying file filters, including or excluding specific file types or folders. Advanced options such as block-level copying and file versioning provide additional control and flexibility.

Encryption and Security: Syncovery offers robust encryption options, including AES, to protect sensitive data during the backup and synchronization process. Password protection ensures authorized access to backed-up data.

Real-Time Sync: Syncovery supports real-time synchronization, allowing continuous monitoring and updating of files as changes occur. This feature is particularly useful for collaborative work and scenarios requiring instant updates.

Cross-Platform Compatibility: According to the vendor, Syncovery is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, enabling seamless backup and synchronization across different devices and platforms, ensuring data consistency and accessibility.

Extremely Fast Scanning: Syncovery utilizes a multi-threaded folder listing algorithm that efficiently handles a large number of files and folders. Features like Destination File List Cache and Remote Service further enhance scanning speed.

Block Level Copying: Syncovery can detect changes in individual blocks of large files, optimizing bandwidth usage and conserving backup space. The vendor states that it uses checksums to identify changes.

SmartTracking: According to the vendor, SmartTracking is frequently used in two-way synchronization jobs to detect moved files, deleted files, and conflicts, ensuring accurate synchronization.

Versioning: Syncovery allows users to keep multiple versions of modified files, enabling easy restoration from earlier dates. The vendor states that users can choose the restore date for individual or multiple files using the Restore Wizard.