File sync and backup
FreeFileSync privacy rating
Folder comparison and synchronization tool for backups and mirroring, with two-way sync, versioning and batch jobs. Syncs local drives, network shares, FTP, SFTP, MTP and Google Drive.
Summary
FreeFileSync scores 15 out of 100 (grade F) on the file sync and backup criteria. It partly meets open source. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales and independent audit.
Score 15 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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Partial
Open source Weight 3 of 3
Is all the source code needed to run the product public?
Source code is published under GPL-3.0, but the official builds are licensed for personal use only, and commercial use requires the paid Business Edition.
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No
No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3
Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?
The website loads Google ads with DoubleClick cookies. The Donation and Business Editions record a user name and hardware ID for licensing.
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No
No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3
Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?
The app has no ads, but the project is funded by donations and personalized Google ads on the website.
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No
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
No independent audit is published.