Robocopy vs rsync : Which is Better?
Robocopy
Robocopy is a command-line directory and/or file replication tool. Developed by Microsoft
License: Free
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Robocopy VS rsync
Rsync is a versatile, cross-platform tool ideal for incremental backups and file syncing, while Robocopy is a Windows-native application that excels in robust file transfer with error recovery and multithreading. The choice between them largely depends on the operating system and specific use case requirements.
Robocopy
Pros:
- Native to Windows, easy to use
- Robust error recovery
- Multithreading support for faster transfers
- Supports copying of NTFS permissions and attributes
- Can mirror entire directories easily
Cons:
- Windows-only application
- Limited to Windows file systems (NTFS)
- Less flexibility in file selection compared to rsync
rsync
Pros:
- Cross-platform compatibility (Linux, macOS, Windows)
- Supports incremental backups
- Efficient delta transfer algorithm
- Can resume interrupted transfers
- Flexible file selection and exclusion options
Cons:
- Requires command line knowledge
- No native GUI (third-party tools exist)
- Linux/Unix-based systems may have compatibility issues with Windows
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