Robocopy vs rsync : Which is Better?

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Robocopy

Robocopy is a command-line directory and/or file replication tool. Developed by Microsoft

License: Free

Apps available for Windows

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rsync

rsync is a utility for efficiently transferring and synchronizing files across computer systems, by checking the timestamp and size of files. Developed by Wayne Davison

License: Open Source

Apps available for Linux BSD Haiku

Robocopy VS rsync Feature comparision

Feature Robocopy rsync
Backup
Command line
Command Line support
Folder sync
Portable
File-sync
Comparative analysis of two destinations
Folder Comparison
File by file encryption
Cloud sync
Windows Explorer integration
File management
Queued Operations
Recover deleted files
Bidirectional sync
2 way sync
Archive Deleted Items
Delta Backup
File Versioning
Multiple languages
Copy & paste actions
Encrypted backups
Command line interface
File transfer
Schedule Backup
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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