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Godwit Sync is a plan-first command-line tool for migrating and synchronizing data across S3-compatible object storage systems, developed and published by Godwit. The software is currently at version 0.5.1, and three versions have been released to date, reflecting ongoing development of the product. Falling within the data migration and cloud storage management category, Godwit Sync is designed to handle large-scale transfers in a resumable and observable manner, meaning that interrupted operations can be continued without restarting from the beginning and that progress can be monitored throughout the process. Its core purpose is to make bulk movement of objects between storage backends predictable and manageable, beginning with a planning phase before any data is transferred. The tool supports three primary transfer directions: S3-to-S3 migrations between buckets or providers, local-to-S3 uploads for moving on-premises data into object storage, and S3-to-local downloads for retrieving data back to a local environment. Typical use cases include switching cloud storage providers, consolidating buckets, seeding new storage environments, and performing recurring synchronization tasks between systems. Godwit Sync is commercial software distributed under a tiered licensing model. A permanent free tier is available, permitting transfers of up to 10 GB per run, which makes the tool accessible for evaluation and smaller workloads without time restrictions. For users who need to assess larger migrations before purchasing, a 30-day trial offering 50 GB of transfer capacity is available at https://godwit.io, and no credit card is required to begin the trial. Beyond the free tier, paid plans start at €15 per month, positioning the product for individuals and organizations with ongoing or high-volume migration requirements. Overall, Godwit Sync combines resumability, observability, and a plan-first workflow to address the practical challenges of moving large datasets across S3-compatible storage platforms.
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