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rsync vs SyncBack: catalog facts
rsyncSyncBack
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Paid

SyncBackPro and SyncBackSE are paid with a free trial; a freeware section is also on the…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows
  • Transfers only the changed parts of files, so repeat syncs are fast
  • Preserves permissions, links and attributes, which makes it safe for system trees
  • Backup and two-way sync in one program
  • Cloud destinations and file versioning
  • No versioning or snapshots on its own; --delete destroys without warning
  • Command-line only, with a long list of subtle flags
  • Main program runs only on Windows
  • Full features require a paid edition
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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