rsync vs Robocopy : Which is Better?

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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

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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

rsync VS Robocopy Feature comparision

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

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