Compare PowerFolder with other solutions

Why should you use PowerFolder instead?
Below you'll find a comparison between PowerFolder and common IT-solutions.

Solution	Usecase	PowerFolder Pro's benefits	Comment
VPN	Securely connect computers over the Internet	Easy to setup PowerFolder is as secure as a VPN Access files from remote locations over HTTP - no Firewall changes needed	PowerFolder is a simple and secure solution vs. complicated VPN products.
Email	Exchange and distribution of files	Automatic distribution of files Security: Tranfers are encrypted Unlimited file size	Most email providers have a attachment size limit (e.g. 5 mb). Avoid this problem by using PowerFolder.
rsync	Mirroring or backup of computers	Easy to setup Graphical User Interface	Since PowerFolder offers Delta-Synchronziation (File-Diff) it is as efficient as the popular rsync linux utility. In addition PowerFolder is easy to configure through its graphical user interface.
CVS / Subversion	Project repository file hosting	No central server required Easy to setup Easy to use	PowerFolder is a more lightweight solution for project file hosting than CVS / Subversion. It's user interface is modern and intuitive.
FTP / SCP	File hosting	No central server required (FTP only) Security: Tranfers are encrypted Load balancing through peer-to-peer file transfers	Save costs - benefit from PowerFolder's peer-to-peer architecture. No central server is required.
Backup to USB-Stick, other HDD or DVD/CD	Backup	Backup works automatically Continuous backup Files are located in a secure data center DVDs/CDs may get damaged	USB-Sticks get lost, HDDs crash and DVDs/CDs get damaged. Avoid these problems by using PowerFolder as backup solution.