Syncplicity

Syncplicity is a new web service designed to let you sync files between computers via an easy-to-use desktop client program. The service also lets you access the files from a web browser if you are away from your computer. In many ways, Syncplicity is very much like Microsoft’s FolderShare or the pay service SugarSync.

However, Syncplicity offers one features those two do not – it can also be used to upload files to online services like Google Docs and Facebook.

In addition, the service is designed to not only be a way to keep files synced up, but also a way to implement hassle-free online backups.

Don’t be fooled though – although the service is free for now – that’s just to hook you. Their plan is to eventually charge a fee, possibly in the range of $20/month. Argh.

Call me cheap, but I hate having to pay for online storage. Storage is so cheap, I wish there was a way that it didn’t have to cost so darned much.

Still, for those of you with money to burn and critical files looking for an easy way to sync and back them up, Syncplicity is worth a look.

Tags: backup, Online Storage, sync, Web Apps