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SyncBack V12 Backup Software (2BrightSparks) versus Macrium
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SyncBack V12 Backup Software (2BrightSparks)
Macrium
Verdict
Worth it
Depends
Best for
Windows home users (Free is enough)
MSPs managing client fleets
Who it's not for
Mac or Linux-only users . core is Windows-only
Casual home users . Windows built-in backup suffices
Privacy
No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; V12 adds TLS 1.3 and Infisical secrets manager integration.¹
Two 2025 CVEs in the Reflect driver (privilege escalation, out-of-bounds write); vendor published advisories and fixes.
Support quality
Insufficient direct support evidence
Dedicated team claimed; case studies cite fast remote fixes
Public sentiment
Long-time users praise reliability and flexibility, and reviewers call the free version genuinely sufficient for home use.⁶
Reviewers and MSPs praise reliability and ease of use, while long-time users complain about pricing, the subscription shift, and the discontinued free edition.
Biggest gotcha
V12 upgrade free only with active Upgrade Assurance or purchase after 1 March 2026
Subscription-only shift with Reflect X ends perpetual licenses many buyers still expect
Pick SyncBack V12 Backup Software (2BrightSparks) when
Windows home users (Free is enough)
SOHO and small office backup
Cloud and SFTP backups (Pro)
Multi-device backup via SyncBack Touch
When SyncBack V12 Backup Software (2BrightSparks) is not a fit
