NiloShift vs PickMeApp

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].

PickMeApp packages applications and their settings from a Windows PC so they can be installed on another PC. PickMeApp Pro manages discovery, installation, upgrades, removal, capture, and transfer; its command-line commands can automate those functions. PickMeApp Installer works with MSI, EXE, and PAD packages as well as proprietary TAP and TAD formats, and can create collections from a list of 20,000 software titles. The software can work offline with local repositories of custom software. Pro supports Windows XP and later and manages 32-bit and 64-bit programs on either 32-bit or 64-bit Windows computers. The maker reports successful capture and transfer of more than 15,000 software products and versions. Relocator moves installed applications between drives on the same computer; some moves need a restart and another run. Transfers to another PC depend on compatibility with its operating system. Free Relocator and Installer plans have no license count or expiration and contain no adware. Light costs $10 a year; Pro costs 30.00 USD once.