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In our 2026 comparison of Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX and FreeFileSync, FreeFileSync comes out ahead overall (weighted score 88% vs 83% for Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX). Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX is rated 4.3/5 from 54 user reviews; FreeFileSync is rated 4.3/5 from 66 user reviews. Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX starts at $59.95/month; FreeFileSync has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX | FreeFileSync |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| User rating | 4.3/5 (54 reviews) | 4.3/5 (66 reviews) |
| Starting price | $59.95/mo | Free plan |
| Listed features | 11 | 12 |
| Integrations | 4 | 3 |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Ease of use | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Customer support | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 |
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Enterprise backup for workstations.
Massive protection for Windows/Linux servers.
Completely free file synchronization.
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Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX is a runner-up with a composite score of 83%.
Pricing: $59.95/mo (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Tied with a solid set of 11 features.
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.2/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.2/5 stars.
Available on 1 Platform: Windows, fewer than the leader.
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FreeFileSync wins overall with a weighted score of 88% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
FreeFileSync has the most accessible pricing ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
Tied with a solid set of 12 features.
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.4/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.3/5 stars.
Widest platform availability (3 Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux).

FreeFileSync scores higher across 2 of 11 key dimensions with a 5-point lead in our weighted analysis.
FreeFileSync scores higher across 2 of 11 key dimensions with a 5-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX is rated 4.3/5 from 54 user reviews. FreeFileSync is rated 4.3/5 from 66 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX starts at $59.95/month. FreeFileSync has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX does not list a free plan or trial; FreeFileSync offers a free plan.
Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX supports Windows; FreeFileSync supports Windows, macOS and Linux.
Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX has an ease-of-use rating of 4.2/5, FreeFileSync has an ease-of-use rating of 4.4/5. The difference is small, so both are similarly easy to adopt.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
I use Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX daily to manage our core tasks. In daily use with Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX, clean desktop and mobile synchronization keeping team data up to date. On occasion with Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX, notification settings require initial tweaking to avoid excessive email alerts.
I use Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX daily to manage our core tasks. exceptional customization options allowing us to tailor it to our exact workflow. One area for Arcserve ShadowProtect SPX to improve is that initial onboarding configuration takes time to set up for complex workflows.
Our experience with FreeFileSync has been consistently solid across departments. Robust core functionality handles heavy operational workloads without stability issues. Delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
FreeFileSync has become an essential part of our daily technology stack. Robust core functionality handles heavy operational workloads without stability issues. Recommended for any team seeking a dependable, modern software solution.
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