Alternatives to Sync.com
Zero-knowledge storage from Canada
Sync.com ranks #3 of 12 in Cloud storage, with an Alt Score of 70. It is proprietary, freemium from $4/month and available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Web. 9 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Individuals, teams, and regulated organizations (healthcare, legal, financial, government) who need cloud file storage and sharing with strong privacy guarantees, based in Canada.
Zero-knowledge, end-to-end encrypted cloud storage where Sync.com itself cannot read your files. You get automatic sync across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and web, real-time backup with file versioning and rollback, and shareable links or folders with passwords, expiry dates, and granular read/write permissions. Storage plans range from a free 5 GB tier to unlimited-storage business plans.
Install the desktop or mobile app, sign in, and files placed in your Sync folder are encrypted locally and automatically synced to the cloud and across your other devices. From there you can generate permissioned share links or shared folders, or use CloudFiles to access files on demand without keeping local copies.
Where Sync.com stands out
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Feature comparison
How Sync.com compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for Sync.com is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
© Copyright 2026 Sync.com, Inc.
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Starts at $4/month verified 2026-07-11
$4 per month, billed monthly
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-11
5 GB of free cloud storage space. Upgrade to Pro anytime to get as much storage as you need.
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Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web verified 2026-07-11
Sync and access your files from all of your computers, laptops, tablets and mobile devices, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and the web
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Status active verified 2026-07-11
© Copyright 2026 Sync.com, Inc.
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E2e encrypted Yes verified 2026-07-11
Sync includes end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge authentication features designed to help protect your data from unauthorized access in the cloud.
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Free storage amount Yes verified 2026-07-11
5 GB of free cloud storage space. Upgrade to Pro anytime to get as much storage as you need.
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E2E encrypted storage Yes verified 2026-07-11
Sync includes end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge authentication features designed to help protect your data from unauthorized access in the cloud.
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Selective sync Yes verified 2026-07-11
Sync CloudFiles frees up storage space on your computer so you never have worry about running out of storage space again
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File versioning depth Yes verified 2026-07-11
With Sync Pro, you get up to a whopping 365 days of deleted file recovery and file version history
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Sharing links with password/expiry Yes verified 2026-07-11
Control access with passwords, expiry dates, upload capability, email notifications and more
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Collaborative editing of docs Yes verified 2026-07-11
Now, with the option to enable live editing to your shared links, multiple people can work on a file simultaneously.
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Max file size Yes verified 2026-07-11
Sync supports virtually every file format and large files up to 100 GB each.
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Photos-specific features Partial verified 2026-07-11
The mobile apps are also ideal for managing your photos and videos by automatically backing up your most precious memories.
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Data residency choice Partial verified 2026-07-11
With Sync your documents and files are always stored right here in Canada.
https://www.sync.com/canadian-cloud-storage/
FAQ
Yes. Proton Drive, pCloud and Icedrive have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Nextcloud — every license claim links its source.
Nextcloud can be self-hosted. Cells marked ? mean we have not verified a self-host path yet.