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#7 of 8 in Cloud storage services

Sync.com review

A Canadian zero-knowledge storage service with end-to-end encryption on by default. It suits document storage and secure sharing more than heavy media use.

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6.9/10, Good

Weighted across
5 criteria

Strongest on privacy & encryption (9.0).

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Scorecard

How Sync.com scores

Each criterion is scored 0-10 from public information, with the reason underneath. The total is the weighted average.
Privacy & encryption25% weight9.0

Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption by default.

Value for money20% weight7.5

Fair pricing on annual plans; few monthly options.

Free tier15% weight5.0

5 GB free.

Sync & apps20% weight6.0

Windows and Mac apps plus mobile backup, but no Linux client.

Ecosystem & sharing20% weight6.0

Strong secure sharing, limited integrations.

Best for

Secure document storage and sharing.

Not ideal for

Linux users.

Trade-offs

Pros and cons

What stands out

  • End-to-end encrypted by default
  • Secure, password-protected sharing
  • Canadian jurisdiction

Worth knowing

  • No Linux app
  • Paid plans are mostly billed annually
  • Few integrations

At a glance

Key facts and pricing

As Sync.com publishes them. “Not published” means we could not confirm the figure.
Free storage
5 GB
End-to-end encrypted by default
Yes
Lifetime plan option
No
Official Linux sync app
No
Built-in document editing
No
Company base
Canada
Price band
Mid-range
Founded
2011
Based in
Canada

Pricing: Free plan plus paid personal and team plans billed annually. Free plan: yes.

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Is Sync.com good?

Sync.com scores 6.9 out of 10 in our cloud storage services scorecard, rank 7 of 8. A Canadian zero-knowledge storage service with end-to-end encryption on by default. It suits document storage and secure sharing more than heavy media use.

Who is Sync.com best for?

Best for secure document storage and sharing. Less suited to linux users.

How much does Sync.com cost?

Free plan plus paid personal and team plans billed annually. Free plan: yes.

What are Sync.com's key terms and features?

Free storage: 5 GB; End-to-end encrypted by default: Yes; Lifetime plan option: No; Official Linux sync app: No; Built-in document editing: No; Company base: Canada. As published by the brand, last checked 2026-11-01.

What is a good alternative to Sync.com?

Google One (Google Drive) (7.8/10) is the top-scoring option in the same list. See the full cloud storage services ranking for every alternative.

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