What is Syncovery
Syncovery (by Super Flexible Software GmbH & Co. KG) is a feature-rich tool for synchronizing files/folders, doing backups, and migrating data. It works across local drives, networks, cloud storage providers, etc. syncovery.com+1
The Premium edition is one of the higher‑tiers, offering the full set of features (vs the lower tiers “Standard” / “Professional”) including advanced sync modes, real‑time options, versioning, etc
What’s New / Improvements in Version 11
Syncovery 11 is the latest major release (2024), bringing several enhancements. Key new features and improvements include:
A redesigned profile editor dialog, for easier navigation of sync/backup jobs. syncovery.com
Redesigned Internet Protocol Settings dialog. syncovery.com
Redesigned “Exact Mirror” configuration dialog, with new features for high‑availability server replication. syncovery.com
New Account Manager for Cloud / Internet Protocol accounts. syncovery.com
A File Integrity Scanner under Verifications → Integrity in profiles. syncovery.com
Ability to copy cloud-to-cloud without using local temporary files (saves local storage, speeds up jobs that transfer from cloud to cloud). syncovery.com+1
Improved algorithm for detecting moved / renamed folders. syncovery.com
Separate versioning folders can be specified for the left and right sides of sync tasks. syncovery.com
An SFTP Server as part of the Remote Service, which allows peer-to-peer synchronization. syncovery.com
UI / UX improvements: colors per profile, notes/comments in profile info, improved SecureBlackBox library (for SSH/SFTP, PGP) etc. syncovery.com
So version 11 brings usability improvements, better support for cloud workflows, more robust integrity / verification, and enhanced replication modes. syncovery.com
Licensing, Pricing & Update Policy
Perpetual licenses (one‑time fee) are offered. Once you purchase, you own the version. Minor updates are free. Major updates are included for one year after purchase. syncovery.com+2syncovery.com+2
If your license was issued since October 2022, version 11 is a free upgrade. syncovery.com
There are different license types: Single User, Family Pack, Business / Multi‑license (“Five‑Pack”), Home Business etc. syncovery.com+1
Optional Premium Support is available: priority email / phone support, remote sessions, custom script development etc., for about EUR 100 / USD 120 per month. syncovery.com
System Requirements & Platform Support
Syncovery 11 supports a fairly wide set of platforms & configurations:
Windows: All versions since Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, up to Windows 11 / Server 2022. Both 32‑bit and 64‑bit. syncovery.com
macOS: Intel and Apple Silicon; macOS versions since 10.4 (“Tiger”) all the way through the latest (for recent versions; 64‑bit required from macOS Catalina onward). syncovery.com
Linux: There’s a command‑line / HTML / Web GUI edition (SyncoveryCL) for Linux, plus specific NAS (Synology, QNAP) installers. syncovery.com
Others: FreeBSD is supported (for 64‑bit Intel/AMD) with generic installer; older PowerPC Macs via earlier versions etc. syncovery.com
Hardware / resource wise:
Requires fairly modest resources: e.g. 2 GB RAM minimum (4 GB recommended) for Windows. syncovery.com+1
Hard disk space: the app installer + its data (logs etc) will take some tens to low hundreds of MB. syncovery.com+1
Capabilities & Features (Premium Edition)
Putting all together, here are what you get in Premium 11 that should be of interest:
Multiple sync / backup profile jobs: unlimited. syncovery.com+1
Different sync modes: one‑way, two‑way, Exact Mirroring, “SmartTracking” mode, etc. syncovery.com+1
Real‑time synchronization / file system monitoring, so changes are propagated as they happen. syncovery.com+1
Versioning (keeping older versions of files) and ability to restore. syncovery.com+1
Cloud & Internet Protocol support: FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, support for many cloud storage providers. syncovery.com+1
Encryption, compression, optional block‑level copying (for large files, only changed parts copied). syncovery.com+1
“Remote Service”: functionality for assisting remote listings, handling remote operations, copying, etc. syncovery.com+1
File integrity verification options, improved detection of renamed/moved files, cloud‑to‑cloud transfer without using local temp files.
