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Pros
Easy to usePossibility of backup to cloud
Option for testing the integrity of backups
Cons
May be lacking features for more demanding users IvyBackup Losing valuable data may be one of the worst things that could happen to anybody. Because most of the data we own (from personal files to business data) is usually stored in digital form, makes backing up your data one of the most important tasks you could do on a regular basis.
For that case, there are a number of options available to simplify and even automate that task for you, be it from simple applications, to a more advanced ones. If you are looking for an easy to use backup utility that falls somewhere in between, than IvyBackup might be what you are looking for.
It showcases an intuitive interface, offering you the possibility to quickly create backup tasks. Various parameters can be set for each backup task, like pre and post backup actions, filters for including and excluding files, compression levels and backup speed, and choosing the source and destination locations.
When choosing the source and destination locations, there is also an option for Dropbox, pCloud and Google Drive integration, which will make sure the backups are safely stored on a remote location. Making sure the backups are also error free, there is an option for testing backup integrity as well.
Taking everything into account, IvyBackup is surely worth trying out, as it offers a good ratio between complexity and functionality, thus making it appropriate for users that may not want to invest too much into a backup solution, but may make use of even some more advanced backup functionalities, as well as for the less experienced PC users, as the backups are very easy to set up.
For that case, there are a number of options available to simplify and even automate that task for you, be it from simple applications, to a more advanced ones. If you are looking for an easy to use backup utility that falls somewhere in between, than IvyBackup might be what you are looking for.
It showcases an intuitive interface, offering you the possibility to quickly create backup tasks. Various parameters can be set for each backup task, like pre and post backup actions, filters for including and excluding files, compression levels and backup speed, and choosing the source and destination locations.
When choosing the source and destination locations, there is also an option for Dropbox, pCloud and Google Drive integration, which will make sure the backups are safely stored on a remote location. Making sure the backups are also error free, there is an option for testing backup integrity as well.
Taking everything into account, IvyBackup is surely worth trying out, as it offers a good ratio between complexity and functionality, thus making it appropriate for users that may not want to invest too much into a backup solution, but may make use of even some more advanced backup functionalities, as well as for the less experienced PC users, as the backups are very easy to set up.
Reviewed by Tony Hill (editor rating 4.5 out of 5 stars)
