best filesync software

queglay · Post by **queglay** » Wed May 16, 2007 12:09 pm

hey guys. just wanted to ask what you think is the best filesync software.
I run 2 raid 5 arrays and external drives for backup, and my trusty old filesync app cant deal with files over 2gb, so i need something new.

it should show file comparisions for seperate locations and have the ability to change copy directions.

thanks for any recomendations!

peeddrroo · Post by **peeddrroo** » Wed May 16, 2007 1:02 pm

i really like allwaysync

http://allwaysync.com/

queglay · Post by **queglay** » Thu May 17, 2007 2:42 am

cool thanks ill try it out

queglay · Post by **queglay** » Thu May 17, 2007 4:52 am

its not bad. i like the way it breaks down the different file categories. but one thing i stuggle with a bit is it doesn't say how much space it will require after the sync so i dont know if im going to fill my target volumes.

their scroll windows are a bit annoying too because theres no scroll bar for each break down. you have to use click buttons to scroll through thousands of files.

pat the dog · Post by **pat the dog** » Thu May 17, 2007 7:07 am

i'd strongle recommend beyondcompare, it does an excellent job of syncing, mirroring, folder comparison, etc. you can also automate syncs/backups using scripts.

unfortunately is windows-only and i haven't found anything comparable for osx. i've been trying lacie silverkeeper, but that seems to give up on large files. can anyone recommend an osx file sync utility?

queglay · Post by **queglay** » Thu May 17, 2007 3:13 pm

i had a quick look at that one. but ill give it another shot.

apalomba · Post by **apalomba** » Thu May 17, 2007 3:46 pm

foldershare works like a charm, and is free.

woodie · Post by **woodie** » Sat May 19, 2007 12:52 pm

try SyncBack SE....great program and great support in their forum. Has tons of features you would probably be interested in and it's actively being updated.

If you go for the full blown version (you can try the FREE version out first) - it only costs $30.00 with lifetime free upgrades. Not a bad deal for a very handy proggie esp when you talk about backing up....it's been a GODSEND for me.

http://www.2brightsparks.com/index.html

queglay · Post by **queglay** » Sun May 20, 2007 12:12 pm

cool thanks ill try it out!

Dominik · Post by **Dominik** » Sun May 20, 2007 3:20 pm

i'm very happy with this.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta ... laylang=en

though, my opinion is that you make better the preview ( in sync toy ) before you push "run" to sync the data....but it works