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FreeFileSync
FreeFileSync
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FreeFileSync free download for Mac

FreeFileSync

Version 13.4

Backup software with cross-platform file synchronization.

4.3
Based on 15 user ratesRead reviews & comments
Free
Absolutely Free

FreeFileSync overview

FreeFileSync is a free backup app that helps you compare and synchronize files and folders on Windows, Linux, and OS X. It is designed to save time setting up and running backup jobs while having nice visual feedback along the way.

Features
  • Detect moved and renamed files and folders
  • Copy locked files (Volume Shadow Copy Service)
  • Detect conflicts and propagate deletions
  • Binary file comparison
  • Configure handling of Symbolic Links
  • Automate sync as a batch job
  • Process multiple folder pairs
  • Comprehensive and detailed error reporting
  • Copy NTFS extended attributes (compressed, encrypted, sparse)
  • Copy NTFS security permissions
  • Support long file paths with more than 260 characters
  • Fail-safe file copy
  • Cross-platform: Windows, Linux, OS X
  • Expand environment variables like %USERPROFILE%
  • Access variable drive letters by volume name (USB sticks)
  • Native 64-bit support
  • Keep versions of deleted/updated files
  • Prevent disc space bottlenecks via optimal sync sequence
  • Full Unicode support
  • Highly optimized runtime performance
  • Include/exclude files via filter
  • FreeFileSync portable and local installation available
  • Handle daylight saving time changes on FAT/FAT32
  • Use macros %time%, %date%, etc., for recurring backups
  • Case-sensitive synchronization
  • Built-in locking: serialize multiple jobs running against the same network share

Note: FreeFileSync is donationware. Donate here.

What’s new in version 13.4

Updated on Feb 19 2024

  • Ignore leading/trailing space when matching file names
  • Work around wxWidgets system logger clearing error code
  • Fixed registration info not found after App Translocation (macOS)
  • Avoid modal dialog hang on KDE when compiling with GTK3
  • Change app location without losing Donation Edition status (macOS)

Information

License

Free

Size

33.5 MB

Developer’s website

https://freefilesync.org/

Downloads

20130

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • OS X 10.10 or later
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zlazkow
zlazkow
Jan 28 2022
11.16
5.0
Jan 28 2022
5.0
Version: 11.16
Very elegant application, works exactly as it says. This is just and only for folders, for very simple backups. Out of all similar applications I like this one the most. For large folders backups I use ChronoSync and CCC. I also have SuperDuper, but it's too confusing.
steavibablo
steavibablo
Apr 3 2021
11.9
0.0
Apr 3 2021
0.0
Version: 11.9
I have seen many files syncing tools and FreeFileSync one of the best, but the most compatible form me is Gs Richcopy 360, it has all the needed features
Beamy
Beamy
Mar 2 2021
11.7
5.0
Mar 2 2021
5.0
Version: 11.7
FreeFileSync is a free backup and sync tool. I like it a lot ! You can get it from their website: www.freefilesync.org
Geography Is Destiny
Geography Is Destiny
Jul 15 2020
10.25
1.0
Jul 15 2020
1.0
Version: 10.25
Starting with v. 10.25, you must give them a credit card and set up an account to download the app! GOODBYE, JERKS.
ddemidov
ddemidov
Jun 20 2020
10.25
5.0
Jun 20 2020
5.0
Version: 10.25
Best file sync software.
802redwood
802redwood
Apr 22 2019
10.11
4.5
Apr 22 2019
4.5
Version: 10.11
Somehow I just discovered this. I used Unison, bsync, ChronoSync and this is by far the easiest, most useful, and quickest. Someone hit it with an ugly stick, but I can live with that since it works so well.
Phillat5dock
Phillat5dock
Mar 19 2018
9.8
4.5
Mar 19 2018
4.5
Version: 9.8
This is a terrific application. I have used Carbon Copy Cloner for years, but I wanted to copy the files from my NTFS Windows 10 drive to an external drive. It is easy to use, despite it not being a "typical" Mac application. I was also pleased with its speed. I will definitely be using it on a regular basis now. And it is Free!!
Lounge-Deluxe
Lounge-Deluxe
Dec 31 2015
7.6
5.0
Dec 31 2015
5.0
Version: 7.6
Excellent app, I also use it on my Windows system from work. Easy to configure and it has all the options I need. I also have a license to ChronoSync but I actually prefer FreeFileSync as it works much easier and can be set up much quicker for ad hoc sync tasks.
Daniel-Deimert
Daniel-Deimert
May 23 2015
7.0
4.5
May 23 2015
4.5
Version: 7.0
Free, works great and is easy to use. Very capable. Actively developed. Can be recommended.
Pfackelmann
Pfackelmann
May 19 2015
7.0
1.0
May 19 2015
1.0
Version: 7.0
Re: Support synchronization with MTP devices (Android I tried wireless and USB - no success I asked Zenju - no answer So?
Pfackelmann
Pfackelmann
May 19 2015
7.0
1.0
May 19 2015
1.0
Version: 7.0
Re: Support synchronization with MTP devices (Android I tried wireless and USB - no success. I asked Zenju - no answer. So?
Volcanus
Volcanus
Dec 22 2014
6.12
0.0
Dec 22 2014
0.0
Version: 6.12
File permissions are improperly set. Very inconvenient if owner and user are not identical.
Amcarter3
Amcarter3
Oct 6 2014
6.5
4.0
Oct 6 2014
4.0
Version: 6.5
Works better than every other sync tool I've tried. However, the instructions presume the user has significant tech background -- way too much techie jargon. Lot's of information is provided that is meaningless to the average computer user. IF the user help file explained more in simple English, it would be MUCH better. NOTE: It would also help if the app revealed its VERSION #.
Runty
Runty
Apr 20 2014
6.3
0.0
Apr 20 2014
0.0
Version: 6.3
Version 6.4 is out.
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Mar 4 2014
6.3
5.0
Mar 4 2014
5.0
Version: 6.3
Very like Chronosync,I like it and it is FREE!
Xenos
Xenos
Mar 4 2014
6.3
0.0
Mar 4 2014
0.0
Version: 6.3
am i missing something? when (out of curiosity) i was opening the HELP, only examples for Windows seemed to exist; what about the Mac related things (although, for the most part, it will be possible to translate accordingly)
Aeschylus
Aeschylus
Jan 7 2014
6.1
0.0
Jan 7 2014
0.0
Version: 6.1
This software may be brand new here on MacUpdate, but it has a solid long term presence on SourceForge, where people comment favorably about it by a wide margin. While it may not be as Mac-like as the popular Mac full-featured backup software, for freeware it seems to offer a lot of capability and has a track record to show it isn't likely to be buggy. Can anybody think of a reason not to try this? Freeware backup software on the Mac has not been quite this capable since CCC went commercial.
The_Blinded
The_Blinded
Sep 24 2023
13.0
5.0
Sep 24 2023
5.0
Version: 13.0
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Mar 15 2023
12.1
5.0
Mar 15 2023
5.0
Version: 12.1
zlazkow
zlazkow
Jan 28 2022
11.16
5.0
Jan 28 2022
5.0
Version: 11.16
Geography Is Destiny
Geography Is Destiny
Jul 15 2020
1.0
Jul 15 2020
1.0
Version: null
ddemidov
ddemidov
Jun 20 2020
5.0
Jun 20 2020
5.0
Version: null
802redwood
802redwood
Apr 22 2019
4.5
Apr 22 2019
4.5
Version: null
steve-c-323
steve-c-323
Nov 18 2018
5.0
Nov 18 2018
5.0
Version: null
Phillat5dock
Phillat5dock
Mar 19 2018
4.5
Mar 19 2018
4.5
Version: null
Lounge-Deluxe
Lounge-Deluxe
Dec 31 2015
5.0
Dec 31 2015
5.0
Version: null
Daniel-Deimert
Daniel-Deimert
May 23 2015
4.5
May 23 2015
4.5
Version: null
Pfackelmann
Pfackelmann
May 19 2015
1.0
May 19 2015
1.0
Version: null
Amcarter3
Amcarter3
Oct 6 2014
4.0
Oct 6 2014
4.0
Version: null
Tschoepler
Tschoepler
Sep 9 2014
4.5
Sep 9 2014
4.5
Version: null
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Mar 4 2014
5.0
Mar 4 2014
5.0
Version: null
Beamy
Beamy
Jan 11 2030
11.7
5.0
Jan 11 2030
5.0
Version: 11.7
Free
Absolutely Free
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