Compare SyncToy and Time Machine - Feb 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Feb 27, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - SyncToy or Time Machine?

SyncToy is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Time Machine, and Time Machine is rated higher (92/100) than SyncToy (88/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Backup solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

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Who is more expensive? SyncToy or Time Machine?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Backup software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for SyncToy and Time Machine.

SyncToy price Has a free version , On a scale between 1 to 10 SyncToy is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Backup software. Time Machine accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 SyncToy is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Backup software.

Bottom line: SyncToy cost is around the same cost of Time Machine.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared SyncToy Vs. Time Machine based on some of the most important and required Backup features.

SyncToy: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Time Machine: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

SyncToy's typical customers include: Medium and large size businesses,

Time Machine Automated Testing Software caters to a wide range of industries that require automation testing to ensure software functionality and efficiency.



SyncToy

ITQlick rating
(3/5)

Has a free version

SyncToy is a trending cloud-based Backup software, it is designed to support medium and large size business. SyncToy received a rating of 3 from ITQlick team. The software cost is considered average (2.8/5) wh...

Categories: Business backup.

Time Machine

ITQlick rating
(3.5/5)

Time Machine is a growing cloud-based Backup software, it is designed to support medium and large size business. Time Machine received a rating of 3.5 from ITQlick team. The software cost is considered affordab...

Categories: Time Tracking, Backup.

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SyncToy: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support

Time Machine: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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SyncToy
ITQlick rating
3/5
Score
88/100
Pricing
5.6/10
License pricing
Has a free version
Functionality
4
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Time Mac...
ITQlick rating
3.5/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
4.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
5
EVault S...
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6.2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
4
Carbonit...
ITQlick rating
3.5/5
Score
91/100
Pricing
6.2/10
License pricing
$6 per month
Functionality
9
Norton O...
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
91/100
Pricing
4.6/10
License pricing
$19.99 per year
Functionality
4

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.