Alternatives to SyncToy

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• Jan 26, 2026

• #21

I prefer to use BAT files that i defined rules of backing up but

I have also this one.

SyncFolders - Download

SyncFolders, an easy tool to synchronize or backup your files and folders.

www.syncfolders.elementfx.com

latest version
Actual version: 3.6.276 (July 26, 2025)
Changed: Translation improvements.
Changed: Target framework changed to .NET Framework 4.8.

So you dont have to install .NET Framework 3.5

 

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• Jul 1, 2026

• #22

I used SyncToy for ages, couldn't fine a straight forward alternative that worked so I wrote my own, based on RoboCopy. It writes simple bat scripts that are run from the app or scheduled in Task Scheduler via SchTasks. I wrote it for personal use, but it is open source on GitHub.

GitHub - litdev1/RoboSync: Backup sync program using Windows ROBOCOPY

 

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RaniaDan

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• Aug 27, 2026

• #23

SyncToy is abandoned , no development anywhere, time to move on. GS RichCopy 360 fits your use case ,and if you want free, FreeFileSync and SyncBack Free are solid too. Try free first, upgrade if you hit limits.

 

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• Aug 27, 2026

• #24

I have been using PureSync for years now. It comes in a free version and a paid version with advanced features.

 

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• Aug 27, 2026

• #25

Beyond Compare from Scooter Software.

Best money I ever spent on a Windows utility.

The Standard Edition does everything we need it to.

 

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• Yesterday at 3:00 PM

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Banjoman301 said:

Beyond Compare from Scooter Software.

Best money I ever spent on a Windows utility.

The Standard Edition does everything we need it to.

Click to expand...

That seems like a great piece of software! :)

I was just looking for a sync software for Win and Mac and may have found what i am looking for. Today on Win i use SyncBackPro but they don´t have a Mac version while Beyond Compare has both. The testings i have done now on Win looks promising. Thanks for posting it here! :)

 

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