IDrive goes the extra mile as it’s a zero-knowledge provider, giving users the best possible privacy for their data. They offer full system backups and file synchronization, and both are incredibly easy to use. We recommend Backblaze (opens in new tab) and IDrive (opens in new tab). There are many similar services available in the cloud space.

We did reach out to ask, but received a deflected answer, with no comment on zero-knowledge privacy. It's unclear if GoodSync is a zero-knowledge provider. GoodSync offers industry-standard AES-256 encryption for your files, both in transit and at rest. Goodsync’s promises secure protection for your files and data (Image credit: GoodSync) Instead, you have to fill out a web form to send a file, which feels archaic. However, it isn’t possible to generate a shareable link with a selection of user permissions. In addition, you can share files with other users, but this is only possible through GoodSync's desktop web application. You can upload files from your smartphone, tablet, and desktop, and can access them across multiple devices. For better file management, we imagine most users will prefer to use one of the integrated services instead. Sadly, GoodSync's file synchronization service lacks features such as real-time collaboration and link sharing, nor is it user-friendly. GoodSync allows users to back up files to external cloud services, and the list of third-party cloud options is extensive, and includes Google Drive and OneDrive (opens in new tab). We can confirm all automated updates were accurate and remained on schedule. We were also able to program automated daily and weekly backups. We programmed GoodSync to update all edited files automatically, eliminating the time it takes to do manual updates. This feature is ideal for anyone managing large numbers of files on their system.īeing able to transfer data in real-time made our workflow much more fluid. Having the ability to transfer portions of data rather than full files means GoodSync provides shorter backup times and better performance. What it does offer, however, is reliable and well executed.īlock level data transfer is often lacking in similar services. GoodSync isn't a feature-stacked service. GoodSync offers a range of features commonly included in this type of service (Image credit: GoodSync)

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