ChronoSync
ChronoSync: A configurable Mac backup tool with bootable backups, archives, and flexible destinations. Ranked #126 of 150 in Backup Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: 15-day trial; best for mac users needing bootable backups.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- Pricing15-day trial
- Best forMac users needing bootable backups
- Free planNo
- Paid from$49.99/device one-time
- Server backupYes
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Bootable system and data-volume backups
- Scheduled and event-triggered backup tasks
- Cloud, NAS, external-drive, and remote-Mac destinations
Where it doesn't
- macOS-only platform coverage
- No perpetual $0 plan
- Bootable backups are not the vendor's recommendation on macOS 11 and later
Our verdict on ChronoSync
ChronoSync is macOS software for backing up, synchronizing, archiving, and restoring files. It is aimed at Mac users who want configurable backup workflows rather than a background-only backup service. Its scope includes file and folder backups, synchronization, bootable system and data-volume backups, version archives, scheduled or event-triggered tasks, and restores from backup targets or archives. Users can also preview synchronization changes, apply filtering rules, and reuse rule templates.
The published plans use one-time pricing. The Single plan costs $49.99 for one ChronoSync license on one Mac and includes free updates for life. The 2-Pack costs $79.99 for two licenses, the 5-Pack costs $174.99 for five licenses, and the 25-Pack costs $749.75 for twenty-five licenses. A 15-day trial is available. This structure suits individuals, households, or teams that prefer perpetual licensing over a recurring subscription, with larger license packs for multiple Macs.
ChronoSync supports local disks, disk images, network volumes, NAS devices, external drives, file servers, cloud services, and remote Macs through ChronoAgent. Listed cloud integrations include Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and Google Drive. Email, Notification Center, and push notifications provide task updates. The main boundary is platform coverage: ChronoSync is macOS-only, so it is a focused choice for Mac environments rather than mixed-platform backup operations. The vendor recommends data-volume backups instead of bootable backups on macOS 11 and later, which matters when choosing the backup approach.
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ChronoSync fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $49.99/device one-time |
| Computer backup | Yes |
| Mobile backup | No |
| Server backup | Yes |
| Backup scope | Mixed |
| Restore modes | Mixed |
| Ransomware protection | No |
| Supported platforms | macOS |
| Free trial | 15 days · no card needed |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: iCloud, Dropbox, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive … |
| Pricing | 15-day trial (source) |
| Website | econtechnologies.com |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
ChronoSync integrations
ChronoSync lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- iCloud
- Dropbox
- Amazon S3
- Backblaze B2
- Google Drive
- OneDrive
- Box
- ChronoAgent
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