Acrosync Acrosync LLC
Use this command to install Acrosync:
winget install --id=acrosync.acrosync -e Acrosync for Windows is a folder synchronization tool designed to enable seamless file syncing between Windows devices and Linux, macOS, or NAS systems without requiring server-side software installation. As the only native Windows implementation of rsync, Acrosync simplifies cross-platform file management by eliminating the need for Cygwin and offering built-in SSH functionality.
Key Features:
- Native Rsync Implementation: Acrosync is the first tool to natively implement rsync on Windows, enabling efficient folder syncing without external dependencies.
- Automatic File Change Detection: Monitors file systems in real-time, automatically syncing new or modified files to remote servers.
- Efficient Bandwidth Usage: Transfers only modified portions of large files, significantly reducing data transfer requirements.
- Time Machine-Style Backups: Creates space-efficient incremental backups using rsync's --link-dest option, replicating the functionality of macOS Time Machine on Linux-based systems.
- Windows Service Support: Can run as a background service, ensuring continuous syncing even when users are logged out.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for IT professionals, developers, and sysadmins who need to synchronize files across heterogeneous environments. Acrosync provides:
- A cost-effective alternative to proprietary cloud storage solutions.
- Seamless integration with existing Linux-based infrastructure without additional server configuration.
- Reliable backup capabilities that ensure data consistency and availability.
Acrosync is a powerful yet straightforward solution for anyone seeking efficient, cross-platform file synchronization and backup.