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Should I use SyncBack V12 Backup Software (2BrightSparks)?

Reliable Windows backup and synchronization software for home, business and enterprise users. - 2brightsparks.com

Worth it. Buy for Windows users: the free SyncBackFree is genuinely enough for most people, and SE ($44.95) is cheap insurance if you need encryption or cloud. Skip it if you are not on Windows or want a zero-setup managed cloud backup service.

Confidence

High. Based on ~20 public sources: vendor docs, Trustpilot, Capterra, Spiceworks, Reddit, and independent reviews.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityInsufficient direct support evidence
  • Security posture

Pricing

$0

SyncBackFree

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
SyncBackSE$44.95 (discounted from $59.95)
SyncBackProNot listed in reviewed sources

Best for

  • Windows home users (Free is enough)
  • SOHO and small office backup
  • Cloud and SFTP backups (Pro)
  • Multi-device backup via SyncBack Touch

Not for

  • Mac or Linux-only users — core is Windows-only
  • Anyone wanting set-and-forget managed cloud backup
  • Guess: IT teams needing a centralized multi-agent console
  • Mobile-first users

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

V12 upgrade free only with active Upgrade Assurance or purchase after 1 March 2026

low

SyncBack Touch is free only with Pro/SE V12 64-bit, not the Free edition

low

SE listed at $44.95 discounted from $59.95 — expect the higher list price

low

No public vulnerability disclosures or vendor security page found

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free edition is genuinely enough for most home users
  • Strong ratings: 4.9/5 Trustpilot (191), 4.8/5 Capterra (118)
  • SE at $44.95 is cheap for business-grade backup
  • V12 adds faster cloud/SFTP transfers, TLS 1.3, secrets-manager integration
  • SyncBack Touch (free with Pro/SE) backs up macOS, Linux, Android

Cons

  • Core software is Windows-only; other platforms need the Touch add-on
  • No dedicated public security page found in reviewed sources
  • Free edition limited to simple backup and restore

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/21/2026 - 14 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; V12 adds TLS 1.3 and Infisical secrets manager integration.

official x5review x7news x2

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 14

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Free tier plus $44.95 SE is cheap
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Simple per reviewers; profiles take setup
  • Feature depth: 5/5. Cloud, SFTP, encryption, scripting in V12
  • Support quality. Insufficient direct support evidence
  • Security posture: 4/5. TLS 1.3 and secrets manager in V12
  • 4.9/5 Trustpilot 191 reviews
  • 4.8/5 Capterra (SyncBackPro) 118 reviews
  • $44.95 Starting paid price SyncBackSE one-time license
  • Yes Free tier SyncBackFree

Pricing

SyncBackFree

$0

  • Simple backup and restore
  • Windows only

SyncBackSE

$44.95 (discounted from $59.95)

  • Encryption
  • For home and SOHO users

SyncBackPro

Not listed in reviewed sources

  • Best in-class backup for business users
  • Cloud and SFTP, reduced memory usage

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; V12 adds TLS 1.3 and Infisical secrets manager integration.

What users say

Long-time users praise reliability and flexibility, and reviewers call the free version genuinely sufficient for home use.

“Been using Syncback for many many years now”
Trustpilot
“I personally liked the GUI of SyncBackFree more”
Reddit, r/DataHoarder
“It's a simple, straightforward, portable tool”
Dedoimedo review
Full analysis

Based on ~20 public sources: vendor docs, Trustpilot, Capterra, Spiceworks, Reddit, and independent reviews.

Free, well-rated Windows backup (4.9/5 Trustpilot); SE $44.95 unlocks encryption, cloud and SFTP.

Methodology

Based on ~20 public sources: vendor docs, Trustpilot, Capterra, Spiceworks, Reddit, and independent reviews.

Sources

  1. SyncBack V12 homepage2brightsparks.com
    official
  2. SyncBackPro, SE & Free comparison2brightsparks.com
    official
  3. Detailed backup software comparison (pricing)2brightsparks.com
    official
  4. 2BrightSparks downloads2brightsparks.com
    official
  5. SyncBack Touch page2brightsparks.com
    official
  6. Trustpilot reviewstrustpilot.com
    review
  7. Capterra SyncBackPro reviewscapterra.com
    review
  8. Spiceworks community reviewscommunity.spiceworks.com
    review
  9. Reddit r/DataHoarder threadreddit.com
    review
  10. Dedoimedo SyncBackFree reviewdedoimedo.com
    review
  11. XDA on SyncBack free backupxda-developers.com
    review
  12. Softfolders SyncBack overviewsoftfolders.com
    review
  13. V12 release announcementforum.2brightsparks.com
    news
  14. 2BrightSparks Facebook V12 postfacebook.com
    news

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