Find your fit
Who it is for
It can suit an individual or team moving files among computers, network storage and remote destinations, or protecting a working folder with a separate copy. GoodSync describes installations on Windows, Mac, Linux and NAS; check the specific operating system and destination combination before selecting a license.
A useful starting decision is whether the goal is recovery from an unwanted change or keeping active folders synchronized. Write down the intended source, destination and direction for each job, then test with disposable files before pointing it at important data.
The work it supports
Core capabilities
A job can be set for one-way backup or two-way synchronization. The vendor setup flow then asks for the source and destination. Verify the chosen direction with a small sample, including a changed and deleted file, because the right direction depends on the purpose of that folder.
GoodSync describes real-time, periodic and scheduled automation. Pick a schedule that fits how often the source changes, then check what happens when the destination is unavailable and whether the next run catches up.
The vendor describes restoring backed-up data and retaining single or multiple versions of changes. Test a restore of an older sample file into a separate location and confirm the version-retention settings for the actual job.
File operations are logged and a change report is available. Review the first few runs for unexpected copies, deletions or skipped files before allowing an unattended job to manage important folders.
Exclusion filters can omit files by name pattern, size or modification time. Use them deliberately: a filter that reduces noise can also leave out a file the team expects to recover.
GoodSync describes automatic conflict resolution that retains an overwritten version. For a two-way job, test changes made on both sides and inspect where the retained version appears before relying on that behavior for collaborative work.
Understand the offer
Pricing and getting started
The current Free versus Paid comparison lists a maximum of three jobs and 100 files for Free, with unlimited jobs and files shown for Paid. Count the files in the intended job before treating Free as suitable for ongoing use; other feature rights should be checked in the current license terms.
The home page says advanced features are available free for the first 15 days. Treat that trial period separately from the long-term Free limits, and check the feature and job behavior after the trial ends.
The business comparison displays $49.95 per workstation per year for one Windows or Mac workstation and $499.95 per server per year for one Windows or Linux server. The page uses a dollar sign without a currency code; confirm currency, tax and the number of licenses needed for the actual devices.
Backup Control Center is presented as a web tool for centrally creating, deploying and monitoring jobs. Its page shows annual per-workstation and per-server amounts and a 14-day trial, distinct from the 15-day workstation/server trial. Confirm whether it is an additional charge for the planned deployment.
Look a little closer
Before you choose
Before trusting a job, try a disposable folder with an edited file, a deletion and two conflicting edits. Inspect the log and change report, restore an older version to a separate location, and confirm the selected direction and exclusions. This is a practical check of the vendor-described functions, not a guarantee for a real dataset.
For a larger rollout, map every workstation or server to the applicable license, record the destination and storage costs, and verify access to the backup after an account or device failure. The public pages here do not establish a particular recovery point, retention default or storage allowance.
4 distinct sources behind this profile. Research observed Oct 21, 2026. Features and offers can change.
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