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NiloShift

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Free plan Windows
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Spec score 7.3 #15 of 26 in PC Migration Software

What it is

NiloShift is a Windows desktop application for moving user profiles between computers and backing up selected data. It exports Desktop, Documents, Pictures, and Downloads, plus browser profiles from Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, including bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history. Outlook signatures and templates can also be exported. The project says processing stays local and exports are stored as password-protected.nilo packages using AES-256-GCM encryption. Import supports selective restoration, automatic package-content detection, and choosing the destination Windows user profile. It supports user-profile migration and selective transfer, but not application or settings migration. Requirements include Windows 10 version 1903 or later, 4 GB RAM, 500 MB free storage plus data space, and administrator rights for full functionality. Downloads include MSI and portable executable formats. Non-commercial use costs nothing under the MIT License; commercial licensing is available by contacting [email protected].

Spec sheet

Purpose
NiloShift is a desktop application for migrating Windows user profiles between computers and backing up user data.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The maker directs users to GitHub Issues, documentation, and [email protected] for help.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Headquarters
GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · github.com
Browser support
It supports exporting browser profiles from Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox, including bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Downloads
The release page lists an MSI installer and a portable executable.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Email data
It can export Outlook signatures and templates.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Encryption
The project says it uses AES-256-GCM encryption and password protection for exported packages.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Files
It exports Desktop files, Documents, Pictures, and Downloads.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Local processing
The project says data is processed locally and never uploaded, and that exports are saved as encrypted .nilo packages.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Planned features
The release notes list incremental backups, cloud storage integration options, multi-monitor settings migration, and game-save backups as future work.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Requirements
The README lists Windows 10 version 1903 or later, 4 GB minimum RAM, 500 MB free storage plus space for data, and administrator rights for full functionality.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Restore controls
Import supports selective restoration, automatic package-content detection, and choosing a target Windows user profile.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Non-commercial Free MIT License for non-commercial use Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Commercial license Priced on request Contact [email protected] for licensing Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Exports common personal folders
  • Includes Chrome, Edge, and Firefox profiles
  • Local encrypted .nilo packages
  • Selective restoration and target-profile choice
  • MSI and portable downloads

Limits

  • Windows-only application
  • Does not migrate applications
  • Does not migrate settings
  • Full functionality requires administrator rights

Who it suits

It suits Windows users moving profiles or creating encrypted local export packages. It is also relevant to people who need selective browser and Outlook data transfer.

Verdict

NiloShift focuses on profile and personal-data transfer rather than complete application migration. Its local encrypted packages, selective restore controls, and browser coverage fit targeted Windows moves.

Where Specifiction places it

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