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 |
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- 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
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| Backblaze |
$70 USD /Year /Device |
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- Automated Runs no need to schedule
- Backup to the Cloud
- Little or no effort required
- Unlimited storage per subscription*
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- No Device Syncing
- Restore process is a little cumbersome
- Only backs up personal files
- Cannot restore Operating System
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- DropBox
- Google Drive
- iCloud
- OneDrive
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| ChronoSync |
$49.99 USD/Device |
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- Easy to schedule jobs
- Option to Sync/Mirror, Backup, and archive deleted files
- Compares Folder content Side by Side
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- Requires paying attention to settings
- If you are syncing more than one device, you have to pay attention to collisions (conflicting files).
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| CloneZilla |
$0 |
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| GoodSync |
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| FreeFileSync |
$0 |
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- Simple Interface
- Visual display of folder size
- Compares Folder content Side by Side
- One way Backup or two way Sync
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- Scheduling Task requires extra steps
- If you are syncing more than one device, you have to pay attention to collisions (conflicting files).
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| SyncBack Free |
$0 |
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| SyncBack Pro |
$70.95 CAD/Device |
- Local
- Cloud
- FTP/FTPS/SFTP
- Network
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| SyncBack SE |
$51.95 CAD/Device |
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| SyncBack Touch |
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- Windows
- Mac
- Mac
- Android
- IOS
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- Must Purchase SyncBack Pro or SyncBack SE
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