This open-source file backup app is so good I can't believe it's free
FreeFileSync is highlighted as a highly effective, open-source tool for file synchronization and backup. Unlike many proprietary alternatives, it allows users to keep files in their original format without requiring complex restoration software.
Tashreef Shareef / MakeUseOf Credit: Tashreef Shareef / MakeUseOf By Tashreef Shareef Published Aug 2, 2026, 9:15 AM EDT Tashreef's fascination with consumer technology began in the school library when he stumbled upon a tech magazine, CHIP, which ultimately inspired him to pursue a degree in Computer Science. Since 2012, Tashreef has professionally authored over a thousand how-to articles, contributing to Windows Report and How-To Geek. He currently focuses on Microsoft Windows content at MakeUseOf, which he has been using since 2007.
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