When comparing Redo Backup and Recovery vs WinDataReflector File Synchronization and Backup, the Slant community recommends Redo Backup and Recovery for most people. In the question“What are the best backup programs for Windows?” Redo Backup and Recovery is ranked 23rd while WinDataReflector File Synchronization and Backup is ranked 24th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Backup to FTP
Pro Live CD or USB
Redo Backup and Recovery is not a program but a live CD, where it is run from an external disk or USB. It is built upon Ubuntu and works as an easy way to restore a drive even when the OS will not boot.
Pro Completely free
There are no features to unlock through payments as the utility is free to use with all functions.
Pro Portable
Portable version available.
Pro Multiple tabs for tasks
Can run multiple tasks in tabs.
Pro Syncs USB drives
Recognizes removable USB drives and automatically and automatically starts synchronization when they become available.
Pro Scheduler
Built in scheduler for synchronization and backup tasks.
Pro Real time synchronization
Detects changes as they happen and syncs them.
Pro Can synchronize to the cloud
Supports synchronizing to SFTP, OneDrive, DropBox and Google Drive.
Pro Beautiful interface
Good looking functional interface no clutter.
Pro Visual comparison
Shows differences between synchronized folders before actually syncing them and can manually change the default action for each file.
Pro Very fast synchronization
Cons
Con only runs on Live CD
Con Cannot schedule backups
Due to the fact that this backup tool is launched from an external USB or CD there is no solution to do auto backups. Each one will have to be manually done, which is not always the easiest way to go about frequent backups.