2020’s Best Backup and Sync Tools Reviewed

When it comes to backing up and syncing your data, there are several options available. However, you would want the one that is easiest to use while offering sufficient privacy and security options. Since your data is a valuable commodity, you would only allow trustworthy software to touch it.

For years, people have been using other storage options such as USB and hard drives etc, but today you have different software that allows you to both back-ups and sync your data. Storage platforms such as Google Drive, OneDrive, and many others are great cloud platforms that automatically sync and backup your data.

Acronis True Image

Acronis True Image is the first option in our list. Available for Windows, iOS, and Android, this software is a great platform to both backup & sync your data. Although it is a user-friendly software, the developers are working on making it even easier to use with strong and robust features. It backups your data and helps the system restore itself in case of a system crash. Furthermore, it enables users to resize the partitions along with duplicating content to a new disk. If you wish to use it for free, you could for 30-days after which the trial will end.

Features

  • Backups devices and PC
  • Active Disk Cloning
  • Office 365 backup

Pricing

  • 30-day free trial
  • Standard, Advanced and Premium packages

EaseUS Todo Backup

According to users, the EaseUS Todo Backup software is probably the most comprehensive backup & sync tool out there. It is powered by Ease US, which is amongst the leading software companies in the world. Introduced in 2004, the company started off with offering data recovery, disk management and data backup services. Today, the EaseUS Todo Backup software exists as a reliable and effective product. It allows its users to backup their data and performs disk partitions as well. However, it is only available for Windows and works on Windows XP till Windows 10. With more than 10 million customers using the software, it is bound to be one of the most demanding backup and sync software out there.

Features

  • File and email backup
  • Cloud backup
  • Scheduled backups
  • User-friendly

Prices

  • Offers three versions: Free version, home version, and the Workstation version
  • The home version costs $29.00 while the Workstation version costs $39.00

Paragon Backup & Recovery Advanced

Powered by a German software company, Paragon software group, The paragon Backup & Recovery Advanced is another suitable option in our list. This software not only deals with backup & sync related taste but also tackles malware, system errors and viruses etc. The Paragon Backup & Recovery Advanced software allows its users to backup and restores either individual or business-related data.

Features

  • Differential backup
  • Schedule backups
  • Disk cleanup

Prices

  • Users are allowed to purchase a maximum of 3 licenses, costing $20.95 each. Whereas, if you were to purchase 1 or 2 licenses, it will cost you $29.95 per license.

Genie Timeline

Powered by Zoolz, the Genie Timeline software offers its users cloud-based storage for both individual and business data. It is an effective tool that features a user-friendly interface with more than 3 million users around the world. Furthermore, it is a professional tool with multiple features to both protect and inform users regarding backups.

Features

  • Disaster recovery solution
  • Available in 6 languages
  • Multiple recovery points

Prices

  • Users are offered two versions. Genie Timeline Home 10 and Genie Timeline Professional 10.

Macrium Reflect

Developed by Paramount Software UK Ltd. the Macrium Reflect is a reliable software that makes use of its image-based function to create disk partitions and clone data as well. The software today is known for its efficient and quick backup & sync features with around 8 million users across the globe. With this software, you could backup your data by scheduling backups and close and restore it easily as well. If you wish to backup individual files and folders as well, this software will make it happen.

Features

  • Differential images
  • Backup folders and files
  • Backups schedule
  • Backup encryption

Prices

  • Home PC edition: $69
  • 4 Licenses: $139.95
  • Workstation version: $75 per PC
  • For one server: $275 

AOMEI Backupper

The AOMEI Backupper software is a reliable program rated highly by its users. Launched in 2009 by AOMEI Technology, a Chinese based company, the AOMEI Backupper can perform several important functions such as hard disk partition, recovery and backup. You can easily recover your data with this software as well. However, it is only available for Windows and will both clone and sync your files. If you wish to restore, the AOMEI Backupper will do it in seconds.

Features

  • Image merging
  • File synchronization
  • One Key recovery
  • Disk and partition backups

Prices

  • Professional package: $49.95
  • Server version: $169
  • Technical edition: $499
  • Technical plus version: $799

Allway Sync

Allway Sync is a backup and sync software that keeps your data both secure and protected. It will backup & sync data to any media, drive and remote server. Furthermore, the software uses a unique and creative method to sync data to removable devices such as USB or DVD etc. It features a user-friendly interface, which allows Mac syncing as well through Sync Gateway.

Features:

  • Prevents data loss
  • Easy to use
  • Synchronizes multiple folders
  • Data transfer from one device to another removable device

Prices

  • Business Pro-Version: $25.95

FreeFileSync

The FreeFileSync is an open-source software used for backing up & syncing data. It is available for multiple operating systems such as Linux, Windows and OS. However, there is a distinct feature that sets it apart from other backup & sync software. The FreeFile Sync runs on donations. Therefore, depending on how much you pay for it, the features will vary. However, it is able to synchronize devices such as FTPS, MTP SFTP and FTP. It is user-friendly software with features that are both attractive and efficient.

Features:

  • Detailed error reporting
  • Binary files comparison
  • Keeps a record of updated/deleted files

Prices:

  • FreeFileSync relies on donations. However, the basic version is free.

GoodSync

Used for only synchronization purposes, GoodSync is a product of Siber system, which was introduced in 1998. With this software, you could synchronize your data between two media storages. Furthermore, the business version allows the users to backup and synchronize their data to any business or business-related individual. If you wish to transfer data from your PC to any remote server, GoodSync will easily do it for you. In addition to that, it offers multiple storage options as well such as network, cloud, local and even FTP.

Features

  • End to end encryption
  • Schedule transferring of data
  • Backup and sync files open on multiple devices

Prices

  • GoodSync Personal version: $49.95
  • GoodSync2Go for 1 portable device: $49.95
  • GoodSync File Server: $2995
  • GoodSync for Server OS: $1,194

DirSync Pro

If you wish to sync files existing in either one or multiple folders, then DirSync Pro is just the right choice. It is an application that is solely used for both folder and file synchronization. With this software, you could synchronize your data from PC to any removable device. Furthermore, you could also adjust the synchronization settings to configure custom modes. Using the predefined modes, you could set up the software to perform particular backup and sync tasks as well.

Features

  • Customizable synchronization modes
  • Synchronize multiple files and folders
  • User-friendly and a very simple interface
  • No limitations on any functions

Prices

  • You could run it for free and does not consist of restrictions or fees.