IObit PCtransfer vs FastMove

IPIObit PCtransfer8.1Visit FastMove7.8Visit

Higher score IP IObit PCtransfer #3 in PC Migration Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Try IObit PCtransfer

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FastMove #5 in PC Migration Software 7.8/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit FastMove

• IObit PCtransfer fits best

  Free basic file and settings transfer

• FastMove fits best

  Budget-friendly full PC transfers

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Side by side

Feature	IPIObit PCtransfer 8.1/10 Visit ↗	FastMove 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	7.8
Ranking	#3 in PC Migration Software	#5 in PC Migration Software
Best for	Free basic file and settings transfer	Budget-friendly full PC transfers
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$29.95/device one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features IObit PCtransfer 3/4 · FastMove 4/4
Application migration	✓	✓
User profile migration	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Settings migration	✓	✓
Selective transfer	✓	✓
Specs
Transfer methods	Storage	Multiple
Included devices	Not checked yet	1
Our review
Pros	Transfers files, bookmarks, settings, photos and Outlook emails Includes Skype records and selected third-party program data Portable operation with selective transfer and one-click restore	Moves applications, profiles, settings, drivers, files, and folders Supports online, offline, and USB cable transfer workflows Checkbox-based selection enables selective migration
Cons	Windows-only support limits cross-platform migration Uses removable storage or a new Windows PC for transfers Does not provide a complete full-profile migration workflow	Runs on Windows only Migrated application licenses may require reactivation Focused on migration and synchronization rather than backup and recovery
Our verdict	IObit PCtransfer is a free, portable Windows utility for individuals upgrading or replacing a Windows computer. It transfers documents, files, browser bookmarks, system settings, photos, Outlook emails and Skype chat records. It also backs… Read the review →	FastMove is Windows desktop software for moving data from an old PC to a new one. It is aimed primarily at home users who want to transfer applications, user profiles, Windows settings, device drivers, files, folders, and browser… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• IObit PCtransfer — where it wins

  • Transfers files, bookmarks, settings, photos and Outlook emails
  • Includes Skype records and selected third-party program data
  • Portable operation with selective transfer and one-click restore

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only support limits cross-platform migration
  • Uses removable storage or a new Windows PC for transfers
  • Does not provide a complete full-profile migration workflow

• FastMove — where it wins

  • Moves applications, profiles, settings, drivers, files, and folders
  • Supports online, offline, and USB cable transfer workflows
  • Checkbox-based selection enables selective migration

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows only
  • Migrated application licenses may require reactivation
  • Focused on migration and synchronization rather than backup and recovery

• IPIObit PCtransfer8.1/10 · Free plan

  A portable, free option for selective file and settings transfers between Windows PCs.

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• FastMove7.8/10 · Paid

  A budget-friendly Windows tool for transferring applications, profiles, files, and settings between PCs.

  Visit FastMoveFull verdict →