Box vs Sync.com

Box9.1Visit Sync.com8.7Visit

Higher score Box #3 in File Hosting Services 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Box

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Sync.com #7 in File Hosting Services 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Sync.com

• Box fits best

  Businesses needing mature content management

• Sync.com fits best

  Teams prioritizing encrypted collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	Box 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Sync.com 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#3 in File Hosting Services	#7 in File Hosting Services
Best for	Businesses needing mature content management	Teams prioritizing encrypted collaboration
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$6/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations	1,500+ integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Box 0/3 · Sync.com 0/3
Desktop sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Password-protected links	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
File requests	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Storage capacity	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
File size limit	2 GB	100 GB (best)
Version history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team permissions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Strong versioning, sharing, workflows, and native e-signatures 1,500+ integrations plus APIs across major business platforms Web, desktop, mobile, and enterprise administration support	End-to-end encryption with sharing, recovery, and version history RBAC, 2FA enforcement, activity logs, and administrator controls Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support with Microsoft 365
Cons	Individual limits uploads to 250 MB and one file version Advanced controls, AI, and unlimited storage require higher tiers Provider-managed encryption may not suit customer-key requirements	Teams plans require a three-user minimum Advanced controls begin with higher-priced Teams 2TB plans No listed AI features or open-source deployment option
Our verdict	Box is a cloud content management and file-storage service for individuals, teams, and enterprises. It combines file storage, sharing, collaboration, version history, desktop and mobile access, e-signatures through Box Sign, workflow… Read the review →	Sync.com is a cloud storage and collaboration service for individuals, teams, and organizations. It combines end-to-end encrypted storage with file sharing, team shared folders, backup, synchronization, version history, deleted-file… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Box — where it wins

  • Strong versioning, sharing, workflows, and native e-signatures
  • 1,500+ integrations plus APIs across major business platforms
  • Web, desktop, mobile, and enterprise administration support

  Where it doesn't

  • Individual limits uploads to 250 MB and one file version
  • Advanced controls, AI, and unlimited storage require higher tiers
  • Provider-managed encryption may not suit customer-key requirements

• Sync.com — where it wins

  • End-to-end encryption with sharing, recovery, and version history
  • RBAC, 2FA enforcement, activity logs, and administrator controls
  • Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support with Microsoft 365

  Where it doesn't

  • Teams plans require a three-user minimum
  • Advanced controls begin with higher-priced Teams 2TB plans
  • No listed AI features or open-source deployment option

• Box9.1/10 · Free plan

  A mature file-hosting suite for teams that need storage, workflows, and administration.

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• Sync.com8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A privacy-focused file platform with strong team controls and broad device support.

  Visit Sync.comFull verdict →