Synchronize information between PCs easily
Back-up software has gone through something of a boom of late. With the huge increases in storage, more and more of us are on the look-out for reliable, stable file protection. GoodSync is such a program - it offers fast, automated back up, synchronisation and restore between multiple devices - all in a relatively simple and easy-to-use environment.
Upon first launching GoodSync, you're immediately prompted to select source and destination folders (essentially, your original file folder and the new one you'd like to use as a backup location). The destination folder in GoodSync could be on the same computer, on an iPod, a network drive or any other external storage device. We tested GoodSync with a network drive and found it exceptionally fast.
Additionally, GoodSync's automation feature does exactly what you'd hope for: automatic synchronisation and backup with a raft of configuration options. If, like me, you're backing up important work documents to a network drive, you can easily pick how often this job should be done, to do it just on shutdown, or to allow the task scheduler to handle the job.
You can choose either to back up an entire folder (or folder system) or just specific files with GoodSync. This, along with GoodSync's effective duplicate controls, means that for a simple tool, this program offers you a highly customisable back up and sync solution, enough to offer any user true peace of mind.
A reliable and effective back up solution. Highly recommended.
Fix offline activation, it was not working.Sync: fix delete file on Windows XP does not reset read-only attribute.Sync: fix copy folder mod time of empty folders.Sync: Do not try to make state file writable if it does not exist.Gsync: fix Gsync with temp job was returning -1 on success, not 0.GS Server: fix reconnect on timeout sequence, so that Server does not lose original root.GS client-server: fix file owner is sometimes not set by Server.SkyDrive: stop using "^." folder prefix as it no longer workson the server.Browse dialog: if user change sync folder, turn off all auto options, to avoid bad auto syncs.Browse Dialog: major rewrite of internals, fixed number of bugs.GoodSync Explorer: major rewrite of internals, fix a lot of bugs.
Changes
Fix offline activation, it was not working.Sync: fix delete file on Windows XP does not reset read-only attribute.Sync: fix copy folder mod time of empty folders.Sync: Do not try to make state file writable if it does not exist.Gsync: fix Gsync with temp job was returning -1 on success, not 0.GS Server: fix reconnect on timeout sequence, so that Server does not lose original root.GS client-server: fix file owner is sometimes not set by Server.SkyDrive: stop using "^." folder prefix as it no longer workson the server.Browse dialog: if user change sync folder, turn off all auto options, to avoid bad auto syncs.Browse Dialog: major rewrite of internals, fixed number of bugs.GoodSync Explorer: major rewrite of internals, fix a lot of bugs.
User reviews about GoodSync
by Moler Franko
The pricing policy is very bad. You need to pay every year in order to continue using it. 30 USD per year(!) is very expensive for such a niche product which you use maybe once or twice a month. Until version 10 they had a one-time payment. This year (2020) they offered to upgrade to version 11 but they did not tell you that the new license expires! It should be stated somewhere when upgrading that you lose this, shouldn't it? ..I think this is my sign to switch to Veeam or Gs RichCopy 360
Moreby Naomy
The program was very good for me when trying the trial version but the full version for the server was very expensive, now I use Gs Richcopy 360 Enterprise, it cost only 130$, can transfer files from a server to another, can copy open files and handle long path names issues.
Moreby Anonymous
I like it.
MoreEasy to use and great functionality, I used other, but this is the best. Only that you have 60 days trial, after you need to buy a license to continue using a full program.
Pros:
It has a Portable version idem to the desktop version
Cons:
Only 60 day to trial
by Anonymous
I Love GoodSync.
MoreIt's fast, easy to use and has many different automation options. What's not to love? I setup three different synchronization jobs, set them to run every hour and then I have never had to do anything else. It works automatically and in the background, so it's never a distraction. I've been using it for more than two years and have never had a single issue with it.
Pros:
Easy to Use
Nice Interface
Lots of Automation Options
Cons:
Nothing yet