SmartBackup is an alternative lightweight backup application for OS X.
Backup multiple source items to a destination folder on an external harddrive, flashdrive or network share, or create a bootable clone of your system.
SmartBackup only copies what has changed after the initial run and is very fast in updating your backup or system clone.
Archive deleted or changed files in an archive folder during the backup and easily browse available versions of a file and restore them with one click.
Use Spotlight Saved Searches to define
Backup multiple source items to a destination folder on an external harddrive, flashdrive or network share, or create a bootable clone of your system.
SmartBackup only copies what has changed after the initial run and is very fast in updating your backup or system clone.
Archive deleted or changed files in an archive folder during the backup and easily browse available versions of a file and restore them with one click.
Use Spotlight Saved Searches to define
What's New
Version 3.3.1:
- Supports OS X 10.9 Mavericks. Please note that if you are using the App Store version of SmartBackup and you want to use SuperUser mode, that you need to download an updated SuperUser Launcher here.
Requirements
Intel, OS X 10.6 or later
Intel, OS X 10.6 or later
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SmartBackup is an alternative lightweight backup application for OS X.
Backup multiple source items to a destination folder on an external harddrive, flashdrive or network share, or create a bootable clone of your system.
SmartBackup only copies what has changed after the initial run and is very fast in updating your backup or system clone.
Archive deleted or changed files in an archive folder during the backup and easily browse available versions of a file and restore them with one click.
Use Spotlight Saved Searches to define what you want to backup or what you want to exclude.
Automate your backup using iCal, Automator or launch it in commandline mode and include it in launchd items or scripts.
Backup multiple source items to a destination folder on an external harddrive, flashdrive or network share, or create a bootable clone of your system.
SmartBackup only copies what has changed after the initial run and is very fast in updating your backup or system clone.
Archive deleted or changed files in an archive folder during the backup and easily browse available versions of a file and restore them with one click.
Use Spotlight Saved Searches to define what you want to backup or what you want to exclude.
Automate your backup using iCal, Automator or launch it in commandline mode and include it in launchd items or scripts.
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Djefis reviewed on 26 Mar 2014
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Lugie reviewed on 07 Jan 2012
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benoit311080 reviewed on 13 Nov 2011
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A.ep reviewed on 02 Nov 2011
espacioami reviewed on 20 Oct 2011
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Forums such as this are not the place to question features (or perceived lack of them) or post problem descriptions. This dev, like 99% of indie devs, has a web page and a contact email. I find that I get extremely quick and helpful advice when I contact the dev personally.
@freeride: You've gotta have a tough hide around here. I'm sorry you've been treated like this.
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appleHQ reviewed on 09 Jul 2011
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I seem to attract quite a bit of angriness in this forum here which - you can believe me - surprises me quite a bit. The reason is that the usual feedback I get for SmartBackup is quite different.
However - I take onboard from that, that I am obviously out of sync with the requests of at least a certain group of users which I am really sorry about.
There are two things I would like to say to this:
- FIrst, please understand that it is impossible to read all forums. If you have an issue with SmartBackup, want to request a feature, or just vent - please invest the 30 seconds and send a message via the website to me directly - as well. Otherwise I might just not see it - or really late.
- Second, if you are still interested in SmartBackup, may I ask you to please take the time and send a message to me via the freeridecoding website, letting me know the three features you would like to see most in SmartBackup.
The support page can be found here: freeridecoding.com/support
Thanks!
Thomas / freeridecoding
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Zephyris reviewed on 11 Mar 2011
My exact post from 2009.
I have used Smartbackup for a long time too. The biggest thing that bugs me is the developer keeps promising the option of scheduling built into the application itself. Its been worked on and added as a feature request is the usual response. It's almost been a year now.
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Regarding built in automation - so far - this is not a frequent request anymore. Maybe because it is very easy to now automate it without iCal too. Application Help knows more.
I have to say I find it quite disappointing that you choose to devalue a product just because the developer does not do as you wish.
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I seem to attract quite a bit of angriness in this forum here which - you can believe me - surprises me quite a bit. The reason is that the usual feedback I get for SmartBackup is quite different.
However - I take onboard from that, that I am obviously out of sync with the requests of at least a certain group of users which I am really sorry about.
There are two things I would like to say to this:
- FIrst, please understand that it is impossible to read all forums. If you have an issue with SmartBackup, want to request a feature, or just vent - please invest the 30 seconds and send a message via the website to me directly - as well. Otherwise I might just not see it - or really late.
- Second, if you are still interested in SmartBackup, may I ask you to please take the time and send a message to me via the freeridecoding website, letting me know the three features you would like to see most in SmartBackup.
The support page can be found here: freeridecoding.com/support
Thanks!
Thomas / freeridecoding
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SmartBackup 2.5 upgrade licenses to 3
An upgrade is only required for SmartBackup licenses purchased before 01.01.2009.
If you want to upgrade a site license or a number of single licenses, please contact us.
SmartBackup 2.5 Upgrade License (valid to upgrade an existing Single, Family Pack and Business Single license) 10 USD
SmartBackup 2.5 OfficePack 10 Upgrade License (valid to upgrade an existing OfficePack 10 License) 90 USD
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Without any prior notification, v2.5 of smartbackup requires $10 payment for previous paid customers!
As a paid customer of v2.3.1, I took the mistake of updating to v2.5 and was not able to use the newer version until I cough up the update fee. There is no option to download previous versions on the developer's site. BE WARNED!
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The fact that this upgrade is not free for users who purchased before 2009 is pretty obvious on the website (it is right below the download button).
Second, the last version (since it is the last version to support Tiger too) is available for download on the Technical Specifications page.
And of course available via support. If you would have asked....
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tb
I'm on a G5 PPC running OSX 10.5.3
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appleHQ rated on 22 Jun 2012
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Ibendahl rated on 07 Jul 2011
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Tim.dehring rated on 16 May 2011