BitMatch

Free plan iPhoneMac

What BitMatch is

BitMatch is a free, open-source app for copying camera-card footage to multiple drives and verifying copies before a card is erased. It is aimed at indie filmmakers, YouTubers, photographers and small productions. Verification has three levels: Standard checks each destination with SHA-256, Thorough rereads the source and adds MD5, and Paranoid compares every byte using SHA-256. Camera detection covers Sony, Canon, ARRI, RED, Blackmagic, Panasonic, Fujifilm, GoPro, DJI, Insta360 and generic DCIM. Transfer results can be exported as PDF, CSV or JSON on Mac, iPad and iPhone. Verified copies receive an ASC MHL inventory by default, which can be disabled in Advanced settings. Mac users can optionally upload a verified local copy over SFTP; the remote server needs SFTP and SSH shell access, while S3 and WebDAV are unavailable. BitMatch reads the source without writing to it, uses temporary files and does not overwrite conflicting destination files. The project describes the software as beta and says it has not tested every camera, drive, filesystem, hub or OS combination.

Who it suits

It suits filmmakers, photographers and small productions that need verified copies of camera-card media across drives. Mac, iPhone and iPad users can export transfer reports, while remote SFTP backup is available on Mac.

What it does well

Offers three copy verification levels
Supports many named camera makers and generic DCIM
Exports reports as PDF, CSV and JSON
Reads source media without writing to it
Does not overwrite conflicting destination files

What to know first

Project describes the software as beta
Not every camera, drive, filesystem, hub or OS combination is tested
Remote backup is SFTP only; S3 and WebDAV are unavailable

Limits

The Free plan costs nothing. Remote SFTP backup is available on Mac, but requires a server with SFTP and SSH shell access; S3 and WebDAV are unavailable.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Free, open-source software; macOS download; iPhone and iPad builds from source	Free

As github.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit https://github.com/mikecerisano/Bitmatch.
Download the macOS build, or build the iPhone or iPad version from source.
Connect the camera card and destination drives.
Choose Standard, Thorough, or Paranoid verification for the copy.
On Mac, optionally configure an SFTP server for remote backup after local verification.

Verdict

BitMatch focuses on verified camera-media copies, with multiple verification modes and report exports across Apple devices. The project’s beta status and untested hardware and OS combinations are important considerations before relying on it for a production workflow.

Questions

How much does BitMatch cost?

The Free plan costs nothing. It is described as free, open-source software.

Which platforms can I use?

The listed platforms are iOS and macOS. The plan details specify a macOS download and iPhone and iPad builds from source.

How does copy verification work?

Standard checks each destination with SHA-256. Thorough rereads the source and adds MD5; Paranoid compares every byte using SHA-256.

Can BitMatch send verified copies to remote storage?

Mac supports optional SFTP uploads after a local copy is verified. The server needs SFTP and SSH shell access; S3 and WebDAV are unavailable.

Does the app collect analytics?

The guide says BitMatch does not upload analytics. Data selected for remote backup goes to the server chosen by the user.

Is BitMatch open source?

Yes. The Free plan describes it as free, open-source software.

Facts from BitMatch's own pages

ASC MHL: ASC MHL inventory creation is enabled by default for verified copies and can be turned off in Advanced settings. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Camera support: Camera detection covers Sony, Canon, ARRI, RED, Blackmagic, Panasonic, Fujifilm, GoPro, DJI, Insta360, and generic DCIM. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
File safety: BitMatch reads the source without writing to it, uses temporary files, and does not overwrite conflicting destination files. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Hardware validation: The hardware validation page says no physical-device test reports are recorded in its matrix yet. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Intended users: The project is aimed at indie filmmakers, YouTubers, photographers, and small productions. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Limitations: The project describes itself as beta software from a one-person project and says it has not tested every camera, drive, filesystem, hub, or OS combination. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Platforms: The repository offers a signed and notarized Mac build for Apple Silicon and Intel, requires macOS 15.5 or newer, and says iPhone and iPad builds must currently be built from source. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Privacy: The guide says the app does not upload analytics and that selected data goes to the server chosen for remote backup. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose: BitMatch copies camera-card footage to multiple drives and verifies the copies so users can tell when a card is safe to erase. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Remote backup: Mac supports optional SFTP uploads after a local copy is verified; the server needs SFTP and SSH shell access, and S3 and WebDAV are unavailable. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Reports: Transfer results can be exported as PDF, CSV, and JSON on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Support: The guide directs users who find a problem to follow its diagnostics guide and provide the exact error and relevant app, OS, drive, and filesystem details. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Transfer verification: Standard mode checks each destination with SHA-256; Thorough adds a source reread and MD5, while Paranoid compares every byte and uses SHA-256. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026

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