cwRsync

Spec sheet

Purpose

cwRsync packages the rsync command-line tool for Windows to back up or synchronize files between local and remote systems.Read 4 Oct 2026 · itefix.net

License

The changelog identifies cwRsync client 6.4.8 as using the Itefix free software license (Simplified BSD).Read 4 Oct 2026 · changelogs.itefix.net

Maker

Itefix says it is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and has developed software products since 2002.Read 4 Oct 2026 · itefix.net

Digital signing

The maker says all executables and libraries in the package are digitally signed by Itefix Software.Read 4 Oct 2026 · itefix.net

Discontinuation notice

An Itefix page titled “cwRsync client — Discontinued” lists WSL and MinGW/MSYS2 as alternatives.Read 4 Oct 2026 · itefix.net

Download

The page offers cwrsync_6.4.8_x64_free.zip, listed as 5.41 MB.Read 4 Oct 2026 · itefix.net

Included components

The changelog lists Rsync 3.4.1, Cygwin 3.6.9, OpenSSH 10.3p1, and OpenSSL 3.5.6 in cwRsync client 6.4.8.Read 4 Oct 2026 · changelogs.itefix.net

Secure transfers

The package includes SSH support for secure transfers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · itefix.net

Transfer efficiency

It uses the rsync algorithm to transfer only changed data.Read 4 Oct 2026 · itefix.net

Usage guidance

The download page recommends using the included cwrsync.cmd for proper use or guidance.Read 4 Oct 2026 · itefix.net

Plans and prices

Every cwRsync plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• File Sync Software#11 of 287.6
• File transfer services#102 of 1056.8