Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
Sync.com9.0
Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption by default.
Privacy & encryption
25% weight
Dropbox5.5
Encrypted at rest, but not end-to-end by default on personal plans.
Sync.com7.5
Fair pricing on annual plans; few monthly options.
Value for money
20% weight
Dropbox6.0
Paid plans cost more per terabyte than most competitors.
Sync.com5.0
5 GB free.
Free tier
15% weight
Dropbox3.0
2 GB free and capped at three linked devices.
Sync.com6.0
Windows and Mac apps plus mobile backup, but no Linux client.
Sync & apps
20% weight
Dropbox9.5
Long-proven sync with an official Linux client.
Sync.com6.0
Strong secure sharing, limited integrations.
Ecosystem & sharing
20% weight
Dropbox8.0
Wide third-party app integrations and easy sharing.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | Sync.com | Dropbox |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 5 GB | 2 GB |
| End-to-end encrypted by default | Yes | No |
| Lifetime plan option | No | No |
| Official Linux sync app | No | Yes |
| Built-in document editing | No | No |
| Company base | Canada | United States |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose Sync.com if…
You want something best for secure document storage and sharing.
- + End-to-end encrypted by default
- + Secure, password-protected sharing
- + Canadian jurisdiction
Choose Dropbox if…
You want something best for people who need reliable cross-platform sync.
- + Very reliable sync
- + Official Linux client
- + Huge range of integrations
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
Sync.com vs Dropbox: quick answers
Is Sync.com better than Dropbox?
Sync.com leads Dropbox by 0.4 points overall (6.9 vs 6.5). Sync.com scores higher on privacy & encryption, value for money, free tier. Dropbox scores higher on sync & apps, ecosystem & sharing.
Who should choose Dropbox over Sync.com?
Dropbox is best for people who need reliable cross-platform sync. Sync.com is best for secure document storage and sharing.
How were Sync.com and Dropbox scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for cloud storage services, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.