Four free and practical LAN file synchronization software evaluation

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Cloud Sync services (such as Dropbox) have to meet the needs of the general user file synchronization / backup, but some office files or private files need to sync / backup, and users do not want to spread to the Internet, how to do? LAN file synchronization tool can solve the user Of these needs, after trying a dozen kinds of LAN file synchronization software, this article selected four more reliable file synchronization software evaluation, they are GoodSync, AllwaySync, ZiSync (self-synchronization), SyncToy. After a brief introduction, the article will be the user are most concerned about several file synchronization parameters are compared, including file transfer speed, file conflict handling strategies and functions and so on.

The purpose of this article is to find the right software for your users in an array of file synchronization software.

GoodSync:

GoodSync supports one-way synchronization (backup) and two-way synchronization, in addition to supporting native synchronization, also supports the following network synchronization: Windows Share, FTP / SFTP, WebDAV, public cloud services, etc., GoodSync also supports GoodSync Connect way, the user can apply for a Connect's account so that you can synchronize between different devices (both installed GoodSync and signed in with the same account).

GoodSync to a synchronization task as a unit, in a task, you can choose two different folders, users can set up their own synchronization between the two folders. [Analysis] button is used to analyze the status of the files on both sides, including the files that have been added, deleted and modified. Statistics will be displayed on the street. The [Synchronize] button is used to perform folder synchronization. The [Auto] button contains Custom synchronization settings, including timing synchronization, file synchronization strategy, when the policy is set to "file change" synchronization, the delay is set to 0 seconds, can be used to do real-time synchronization, that is, the user in a folder to do any file related Actions, all react to another folder in real time, and vice versa.

GoodSync recently updated to 9.8.5.5, Professional version of the original price of 29.95 $, in general, it is configured to customize the complex folder synchronization / backup strategy, support for multiple network protocols, for more professional, complex synchronization / backup Need for the crowd. Official website download address: http://www.goodsync.com

AllwaySync:

AllwaySync and GoodSync are very similar to the operating experience, also has a strong configuration, supports a wide range of network synchronization, graphical analysis and logging capabilities, support for one-way synchronization (backup) and two-way synchronization. There is no obvious difference between using and GoodSync, there will be file transfer speed evaluation later.

AllwaySync recently updated to 14.2.1 version, the personal version is free trial, Professional version of the original price of $ 25.95 $, In addition AllwaySync also launched the AllwaySync Cloud public cloud, Professional Edition and Cloud a good combination of complex needs of users in GoodSync And AllwaySync either one of the two, but also for more professional, complex synchronization / backup needs of the crowd. Official website: http: //www.allwaysync.com

ZiSync (self-synchronization):

Zisync self-synchronization is a P2P LAN synchronization tool developed by domestic companies. Contrary to the powerful folder synchronization tool introduced in the previous two paragraphs, zisync takes a minimalist route. The setup is very simple. Similar to public cloud operation, Just use the concept of private cloud (LAN).

Zisync is a unit of equipment, the first time you turn it on, it will let you enter a password, then you can find all the devices in the LAN, right-click the device to set the device as a trusted device,

Synchronous directory in the synchronization directory to add synchronization settings can be set up, here is the E: \ Test \ ZiSynch and another device F: \ Test \ ZiSync set synchronization between the completion of the following figure:

As can be seen from the settings, since the synchronization is not set single / bidirectional synchronization key is forced two-way synchronization, and other settings usually will not change, eliminating the need for complex settings.

The latest version of zisync is 0.5.0, concise software, can only be described in simple words: lightweight + practical. Lower threshold for the two-way synchronization of documents, complex configuration of the first major group of people. Official website to download address: http://www.zisync.com

SyncToy:

SyncToy is a free folder synchronization tool launched by Microsoft, configured without GoodSync and AllwaySync powerful, support for local folder synchronization, network synchronization only supports windows Share way. It includes three modes:

1, synchronize mode: This is the two-way synchronization mode mentioned;

2, echo mode: backup mode, which is one-way synchronization mode;

3, Contribute mode: Incremental backup mode, the equivalent of echo based on the left as long as the file exists in the folder will be synchronized to the right folder, and delete the left, the right will not be deleted.

Synchronize mode is used here to test synchronization. SyncToy is based on a pair of folder pairs. After setting a pair of folder relationships, you need to manually press the [run] button to perform file synchronization.

Parameter evaluation:

From the following three aspects of the test

1, large file transfer speed

2, small file transfer speed

3, file conflict detection / conflict handling.

Test environment and sample preparation

1, LAN: Creating Gigabit switches;

2, test equipment: two windows Lenovo desktops, Gigabit Ethernet;

3, large file size: 700MB

4, the number of small files: 1000 files, the average size of each file is less than 1KB

5, conflict test scenario 1: the same name of the folder and file conflicts. Specifically, the newly created file TestCase1 in the synchronization folder on device A, the new folder TestCase1 in the synchronization folder on device B, starts to be synchronized.

6, conflict test scenario 2: the same name file, different content changes conflict. Specifically, the file TestCase2.txt in the synchronization folder on device A contains the file TestCase2.txt in the synchronization folder on device B and the content is BBB, and begins to be synchronized.

In general, SyncToy performs well in large file transfers and handles file conflicts more easily; Zisync excels in batch transfers of small files and handles file conflicts better, but slower in large file transfers; GoodSync , AllwaySync performance quite, belong to the same competitive products.

Function comparison:

4 software to distinguish between the target population, functions are similarities and differences, so the following features are for reference only:

in conclusion:

From the positioning of the four software point of view, GoodSync and AllwaySync positioning closer, bigger and more file synchronization software, powerful, complex configuration, suitable for some of the more professional network management, operation and maintenance personnel to use; and ZiSync (self-synchronization) Positioning is to do small and fine file synchronization, the interface is simple and friendly, suitable for some users have the file synchronization, backup, automatic transmission needs of the general user; SyncToy is between the two, you want to manually synchronize the file user, you can choose SyncToy .