PureSync: The 5 best alternatives

In this practical tip, we present the best alternatives to the PureSync synchronization software.

1. PureSync alternative: FreeFileSync

The open source tool FreeFileSync examines your directories and synchronizes backups between your PC, external hard drives and USB sticks. The program also displays some useful statistics, such as the number of files to be deleted and overwritten.
Since the program contains adware, you should take a close look at the installation and remove all hooks for the installation of potential additional software. FreeFileSync is available for free download from CHIP Online.

GoodSync is a synchronization tool that can be used to store data not only on external data carriers, but also online on FTP servers.
The program can be tried for free for 30 days. After that, the range of functions is severely limited. You can get the Pro version from around 25 euros.

Areca Backup specializes in backing up your files. If required, your backups can be packed and encrypted. The data can be stored and stored locally as well as on external data media or via FTP on the Internet.
The tool is available for free download from CHIP Online. After downloading, install either the 32-bit or 64-bit version, depending on the system.

With DSynchronize you can back up specified folders and files on your PC to hard drives, USB sticks or on the Internet at regular intervals.
The tool is free and is compatible with all popular Windows versions.

With SyncBack you can back up entire drives or individual folders and files. The backup can be saved as an archive on your hard drive, on external storage media or on the Internet. Optionally, you can exclude certain files from the backup.
The SyncBack download is around 11 MB in size and is available free of charge from CHIP Online.

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