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Backup and sync for creative teams,without another subscription.
Sync keeps your locations matched. Backup keeps a safe copy nobody touches. Performm covers both over the storage you already own.
Sync & backupBackup and sync are different jobs
In short
In short
Unlimited syncs on the Free plan
Air-gapped Archive from $4 per TB, no egress fees
Any location to any location
Backup and sync are different jobs
Sync keeps two or more places matched, so a change in one shows up in the other. Backup keeps a separate, safe copy for the day something goes wrong. Most creative teams need both, and the storage industry often sells only one of them.
Files scattered across drives, desktops and buckets, inconsistent backups and version control as an afterthought are the usual result.
Unlimited syncs on the Free plan
Sync any location to any location, continuous or on a schedule. That covers local media to the cloud and cloud to NAS. The Free plan includes unlimited syncs, so you can connect your storage and set it going without a seat fee.
A safe place for the copy nobody touches
Archive Storage is S3-compatible and air-gapped by default. It is retrievable in close to real time, has no egress fees on Amove-managed storage, and costs $4 per TB per month, or $3 billed annually. It is not searchable, by design.
Use your own storage for backup instead if you prefer. Third-party storage providers may charge for theirs.
Archive Storage
$4/ TB / month
$3 billed annually
Versions and locking for the working copy
Editfly (beta), includes versioning and file locking, so a team works from one master file instead of a folder of copies.
A simple pattern
Keep active work on the fast storage your team uses. Sync it to a second location on a schedule. Move finished projects to Archive Storage or a bucket of your own.
Keep
Keep active work on the fast storage your team uses
Sync
Sync it to a second location on a schedule
Move
Move finished projects to Archive Storage or a bucket of your own
At a glance
What Archive Storage costs
| Amount | Monthly billing | Annual billing |
|---|---|---|
| 10 TB | $40 a month | $30 a month |
| 50 TB | $200 a month | $150 a month |
| 100 TB | $400 a month | $300 a month |
How it fits
How it fits together
Who it helps
What it means for you
For the creator
Stop wondering whether the drive from set is backed up. Set a sync once and your media follows.
For the CFO
Syncs are unlimited on Free, and Archive is a per-terabyte cost you can multiply on a napkin: 10 TB is $40 a month ($30 billed annually), 100 TB is $400 ($300).
For the CEO
A safe, separate copy of the company's work without buying a backup suite. Egress fees are waived on Amove-managed storage.
Questions
Questions and answers
Are syncs really unlimited?
The Free plan includes unlimited syncs, subject to fair use: see the Acceptable Use Policy.
Can I sync local media to the cloud and cloud to a NAS?
You can sync any location to any location, continuous or on a schedule.
Is Archive Storage searchable?
No, by design. It is air-gapped by default and retrievable in close to real time.
Does Performm keep versions of my files?
Editfly (beta), includes versioning and file locking. Check the beta for scope before relying on it for wider backup.