XCOPY AlternativesFile Copy Utilities and other similar apps like XCOPY

XCOPY is described as 'Command used on PC DOS, MS-DOS, OS/2, Microsoft Windows, and related operating systems for copying multiple files or entire directory trees from one directory to another and for copying files across a network' and is a File Copy utility in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to XCOPY for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Cygwin apps. The best XCOPY alternative is TeraCopy, which is free. Other great apps like XCOPY are rsync, Ultracopier, Robocopy and CopyMastro.

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  1. TeraCopy icon
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    A free utility for fast, secure file copying that verifies files and skips bad ones during transfer, integrating seamlessly with Windows. The Pro version includes advanced features like favorite folder transfers, report saving, and file queue management, enhancing the file management experience.

    37 TeraCopy alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. rsync icon
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    Utility for Unix file and directory synchronization using delta encoding for efficient transfer, supports compression, incremental backup, remote operation via SSH, customizable filters, permission and timestamp preservation, and daemon mode on TCP 873.

    143 rsync alternatives

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
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  3. Ultracopier icon
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    Ultracopier replaces Windows explorer file copy and adds many features: Transfer resuming, transfer speed control, transfer speed computation, better transfer progress display, faster transfers, copy list editable while transferring.

    32 Ultracopier alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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  4. Robocopy icon
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    Robocopy, or "Robust File Copy", is a command-line directory replication command. It has been available as part of the Windows Resource Kit starting with Windows NT 4.0, and was introduced as a standard feature of Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008.

    53 Robocopy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  5. CopyMastro icon
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    CopyMastro is an open source copy and backup utility developed by Marco Mastroddi. You don't need to install, just download, unzip and start it. Simple, fast and useful.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  6. SuperCopier icon
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    SuperCopier replaces Windows explorer file copy and adds many features: Transfer resuming, transfer speed control, transfer speed computation, better transfer progress display, faster transfers, copy list editable while transferring.

    29 SuperCopier alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Aura replaces the Windows file copier with a robust, high-integrity transfer engine wrapped in a polished, intuitive interface. It gives you full control over every operation—pause, resume, verify, skip errors, and resolve conflicts interactively—without compromising speed or reliability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. ViceVersa icon
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    ViceVersa does File Synchronization, File Replication, File Backup and File Comparison. It can automatically verify data using a CRC32 checksum.

    53 ViceVersa alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  9. Copywhiz icon
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    Crazy & Smart File Copy Program for Windows that lets you have more control when copying files in Windows. Also automate complex tasks & save hours.

    74 Copywhiz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  10. RsyncOSX icon
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    A macOS GUI for rsync.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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  11. NiceCopier icon
     15 likes

    NiceCopier is a simple, easy-to-use and handy instrument designed to replace the File Explorer file copy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
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  12. XXCopy icon
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    XXCOPY is a boldly extended XCOPY . First there was COPY, then came XCOPY. Now with the exploding number of files, everyone needs a tool like XXCOPY. Create a powerful backup batch script using XXCOPY.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
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