SmartSynchronize
SmartSynchronize is a file and directory comparison tool for comparing changes, merging edits, and synchronizing folder structures.
What SmartSynchronize is
SmartSynchronize is a file and directory comparison tool for comparing changes, merging edits, and synchronizing folder structures. File Compare detects changes within lines, lets users edit the compared files, and transfer changed blocks between them. Directory Compare checks two local directory structures and shows added, removed, and modified line counts for each file. Its three-way merge helps combine two independent changes made to a base file, with all three files open to editing. A dual-pane file manager handles copying, moving, deleting, and archiving files, along with searches by name or content. Directory synchronization can use file times and the previous synchronization time. Version 4.2 release notes list SFTP actions for remote servers, including uploading, downloading, deleting, and creating directories. A command-line interface supports invocation from other applications. Packages are available for Windows 10 or later, supported macOS versions, and 64-bit Linux with GTK 3.24 or later. A free plan and 31-day trial are listed. Its paid license is per user, not per machine, and includes bug-fix releases for the current version plus major versions released within one year after purchase.
Good
- File Compare detects changes within lines.
- Three-way merge supports combining independent edits.
- Directory Compare reports added, removed, and modified lines.
- Free plan and 31-day trial are listed.
- SFTP supports remote file and directory actions.
Watch out
- No price is listed for the paid license.
- The license covers major versions released within one year after purchase.
- Supported operating-system versions have specific minimums.
Who it suits
It suits users who compare files, merge changes, or synchronize directories across Windows, macOS, or Linux. The command-line interface may also suit workflows that invoke the tool from other applications.
Verdict
SmartSynchronize covers file comparison, three-way merges, and directory synchronization, with a free plan and trial. Check system requirements and licensing terms if you need a paid license.
Plans and prices
From SmartSynchronize's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SmartSynchronize license | — | per-user license · valid for unlimited time · includes bug-fix releases of current version · major versions released within one year after purchase · Perpetual license, single payment |
The facts
Each one read from SmartSynchronize's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Command-line use
- SmartSynchronize provides a command-line interface for invocation from other applications.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Directory comparison
- Directory Compare compares two local directory structures and shows added, removed, and modified line counts for each file.checked 2 Oct 2026
- File comparison
- File Compare detects changes within lines, lets users edit compared files, and transfer changed blocks between them.checked 2 Oct 2026
- File manager
- Its dual-pane file manager supports file tasks including copy, move, delete, archive handling, and searching by name or content.checked 2 Oct 2026
- License limits
- A license is per user rather than per machine, and each user can use it on as many machines as they like.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SmartSynchronize is a file and directory comparison tool that can compare files, perform three-way merges, and keep directory structures synchronized.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Remote file support
- The 4.2 release notes say SFTP support allows uploading, downloading, deleting, and creating directories on remote servers.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- Syntevo's privacy policy says its website uses SSL or TLS encryption to protect transmission of personal data and other confidential content.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The download page directs users to contact support, and the contact page says paid how-to support is available to license purchasers.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The download page provides packages for Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.14 or later for Intel, macOS 11 or later for Apple Silicon, and 64-bit Linux with GTK 3.24 or later.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Synchronization
- Directory comparison can automatically synchronize based on file times and the time of the previous synchronization.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Three-way merge
- The three-way merge helps combine two independent changes to a base file and lets users edit each of the three files.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Updates
- The purchase page says a license includes bug-fix releases of the current version and allows use of major versions released within one year after purchase.checked 2 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Ainring, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The maker is syntevo GmbH, located in Ainring, Germany.checked 2 Oct 2026
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