| Initial release | August 2008; 12 years ago |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 11.4[1] / 6 December 2020; 11 days ago |
| Repository | |
| Operating system | Windows, Linux, macOS |
| Platform | IA-32, x86-64 |
| Type | File synchronization utility |
| License | GNU GPLv3 |
| Website | www.freefilesync.org |
FreeFileSync is a free and open-source program used for file synchronization. It is available on Windows, Linux and OS X. The project is backed by donations. Donors get a few additional features such as an auto-updater, parallel sync, portable version, and silent installation.[2]
FreeFileSync works by comparing one or multiple folders on their content, date or file size and subsequently synchronizing the content according to user-defined settings. In addition to supporting local file systems and network shares, FreeFileSync is able to sync to FTP, FTPS, SFTP and MTP devices.
FreeFileSync is a pretty underrated folder comparison and sync tool available for Linux users who utilize Google Drive, SFTP, or FTP connections along with separate storage locations for backup. And, all of that — with cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux available for free.
Adware/Malware[edit]
Earlier versions were packaged with OpenCandy,[3][4] an adware module which many antivirus software vendors classify as malware.[5][6][7][8]
Since the release of version 10.0 in April 2018, the software is ad-free.[9] In November 2018 Norton wrongly considered FreeFileSync installer as a malware and blocked its installation.[10]
Supported OS[edit]
FreeFileSync is available for 32bit and 64bit operating systems.As of May 2020 the then current version 10.23 of FreeFileSync supported the following operating systems and versions:[11]
- Windows 10 down to Windows 7.
- MacOS 10.15 'Catalina' down to Mac OS X 10.8 'Mountain Lion'
- On Linux many well-known distributions are supported. The web site cites CentOS, Debian, Fedora, Mint, SUSE and Ubuntu.
Older operating systems[edit]
Support for Windows Vista and XP ended with FreeFileSync_v10.11.The latest release compatible with Mac OS X 10.7.5 is FreeFileSync_8.4_Mac_OS_X.Older versions are still available on the project website.[12]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Release 11.4'. 6 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^'FAQ: Donation Edition'. freefilesync.org.
- ^Akerlund, Geoff (10 March 2014), FreeFileSync comes bundled with the OpenCandy malware, and there's no option to not install it., Backup Review, retrieved 2 February 2018
- ^Richards, Gizmo (16 April 2017), Controversial Advertising Program Now Being Embedded in More Software, Tech Support Alert, retrieved 2 February 2018
- ^PUP.Optional.OpenCandy, Malwarebytes, retrieved 3 February 2018
- ^OpenCandy, Sophos, retrieved 3 February 2018
- ^ADW_OPENCANDY, Trend Micro, retrieved 3 February 2018
- ^Virustotal analyses of OpenCandy, Virus Total, retrieved 3 February 2018
- ^Brinkmann, Martin (3 May 2018). 'FreeFileSync 10.0 updates removes ads from installer'. ghacks.net. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- ^'My virus scanner/firewall shows a scary warning. Is there a virus, malware, or trojan?'. freefilesync.org.
- ^List of supported operating systems https://freefilesync.org/faq.php#operating-systems
- ^Archive of old versions of the software https://freefilesync.org/archive.php
External links[edit]
Freefilesync 10.19_ Donation Edition Windows _setup.exe
