Below is a list of backup software our clients have had us look into

 

Software Cost Backup Destination Supported OS Pros Cons Similar Alternatives
Acronis True Image  
  • Local
  • Cloud
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Various backup options (Clone, Differential, etc.)
  • Easy to work with and Scheduled 
  • Excellent for restoring machine to a working state
  • Can setup email notifications of successful or failed backups
   
Backblaze $70 USD /Year /Device
  • Cloud
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Automated Runs no need to schedule
  • Backup to the Cloud
  • Little or no effort required
  • Unlimited storage per subscription*
  • No Device Syncing
  • Restore process is a little cumbersome
  • Only backs up personal files
  • Cannot restore Operating System
  • DropBox
  • Google Drive
  • iCloud
  • OneDrive
ChronoSync $49.99 USD/Device
  • Local
  • Cloud
  • Mac
  • Easy to schedule jobs
  • Option to Sync/Mirror, Backup, and archive deleted files
  • Compares Folder content Side by Side
  • Requires paying attention to settings
  • If you are syncing more than one device, you have to pay attention to collisions (conflicting files).

 

 
CloneZilla $0
  • Local
       
GoodSync  
  • Local
  • Cloud
 
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Android
  • IOS
   
  • FeeFileSync
  • SynckBack
FreeFileSync $0
  • Local
  • Network
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Simple Interface
  • Visual display of folder size
  • Compares Folder content Side by Side
  • One way Backup or two way Sync
  • Scheduling Task requires extra steps
  • If you are syncing more than one device, you have to pay attention to collisions (conflicting files).
  • GoodSync
  • SyncBack
SyncBack Free $0
  • Local
  • FTP
  •  Windows
   
  • FreeFileSync
  • GoodSync
SyncBack Pro  $70.95 CAD/Device
  • Local
  • Cloud
  • FTP/FTPS/SFTP
  • Network
 
  • Windows
     
  • FreeFileSync
  • GoodSync
SyncBack SE  $51.95 CAD/Device
  • Local
  • FTP/FTPS
  • Network
 
  • Windows
     
  • FreeFileSync
  • GoodSync
SyncBack Touch    
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Mac
  • Android
  • IOS
 
  • Must Purchase SyncBack Pro or SyncBack SE