Snap Backup
Version: 6.4.0 Web: https://snapbackup.org
One of the reasons why many people fail to take backups is because the popular programs for the task are too complex to use. That’s because in their bid to offer their users more bang for the buck, they pile on options and features that only make the tool unapproachable for first-time users. In stark contrast, Snap Backup bills itself as a simple, one-click backup tool that creates backups of select files and folders inside a compressed archive, and nothing more. It doesn’t include any other options, whatsoever. That’s because the application is designed for people who just want to back up their data files, and nothing else.
Snap Backup has a simple, intuitive interface that’s easy to navigate. You begin by selecting the directories you want to back up, before selecting the destination location, which can be a separate internal drive, a removable one. And that’s about it for your options. Hit the Backup Now button and the application will save the selected files and folders in a compressed ZIP archive on the destination.
The tool offers no frills, and isn’t a good option for users that crave for more dexterity. So, for instance, you can’t use Snap Backup to backup entire disks, or take incremental backups. It also lacks any automation features, although it’s possible to set it up with a cron job to take backups on a fixed schedule. The good thing about Snap Backup is that it supports different profiles for different users, and you can also filter the contents that are meant to be backed up. Snap Backup is written in Java and can be run on any operating system that supports Java 5 or greater. Although the program is fairly simple to operate it does come with a user manual. We’d advise first timers to quickly browse through it to understand the best practices for taking backups.