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By David Aamodt

One of the most important traits sync software can have is versatility—the ability to accomplish a variety of tasks in across a range of environments. Super Flexible File Synchronizer is one of the most versatile sync programs we tested. In addition to a sleek user interface, precautions to protect data and useful backup and sync profile configurations, Super Flexible File Synchronizer is available for Windows, Mac and Linux. Regardless of the operating platform you use, Super Flexible File Synchronizer can help secure your data and keep it current across multiple computers.

Standout Features

  • Support for internal and external drives,
  • Network or internet data transfer via FTP, SSH, HTTP, WebDAV and Amazon S3
  • Bi-directional synchronization, backup and file mirroring
  • Compress and encrypt data
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Features:   Excellent

Both the professional and personal potential of Super Flexible File Synchronizer beats out a lot of the competition. In contrast to other sync software, Super Flexible File Synchronizer is thoroughly equipped to operate across a number of network and internet configurations. For small networks storing data on a server, Super Flexible File Synchronizer can store files, mirror files and synchronize changes with a server. Remote synchronization is of particular use for businesses and individuals operating at more than one location. Super Flexible File Synchronizer provides flexible sync options via FTP, SSL, SSH, WebDAV and Amazon S3 when geography is an obstacle. All you need is internet access. For basic data backup, there’s always the option to transfer data to a local or network hard drive too.

While not critical to all users, we appreciate the ability of Super Flexible File Synchronizer to copy locked Windows files and to execute partial updates (which is very useful when operating with bandwidth restrictions or on slow internet connections).

Super Flexible File Synchronizer supports uni- and bi-directional syncs. There are numerous profile configuration options that allow you to backup modified files, automate deletions and delegate which files should be updated.

Ease of Use:   Excellent

Basic syncs between two computers and backups to a hard drive are very easy on Super Flexible File Synchronizer. Advanced operations, including configuring FTP syncs or other internet based file transfers, will be confusing to novice computer users. Advanced users with network experience shouldn’t have any problems.

Support and Documentation:   Excellent

Compared to other sync software, Super Flexible File Synchronizer’s site features comprehensive and comprehensible support information. Their FAQs are thorough and include versions for advanced and basic users. Tech support is available via email and telephone.

Summary:  

Super Flexible File Synchronizer has a feature set that manages to provide a good balance of features suitable for both novice and professional users. Super Flexible File Synchronizer will do as well in the small office as well as it will in the home. Given its superior compatibility with internet transfer methods and reliable performance on routine syncs and drive-to-drive data transfers, Super Flexible File Synchronizer is one of our top picks in the category of sync software. For our top selections read reviews of Syncables, SugarSync and Laplink PCsync.

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Super Flexible File Synchronizer

Publisher: Super Flexible
Very Good
Overall Rating
Very Good
Features
Very Good
Synchronization Method
Very Good
Ease of Use
Very Good
Support and Documentation
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