Head-to-head · Cloud Storage Services
FileCloud vs Sync.com
FileCloud leads on 0 checks, Sync.com on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFileCloud · 7.7/10
- Lowest starting priceSync.com · $6/user/mo
- Free planonly Sync.com
- Free trialboth
FileCloud scores higher on our rubric for cloud storage services: 7.7 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #17 and #20.
Sync.com offers free plan; FileCloud doesn't. Sync.com is cheaper to start at $6/user/mo against $7/user/mo.
FileCloud is the better fit for organizations needing self-hosting and control. Sync.com is the better fit for privacy-focused individuals and small teams.
- FileCloud fits best
Organizations needing self-hosting and control
- Sync.com fits best
Privacy-focused individuals and small teams
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Side by side
| Feature | FileCloud 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Sync.com 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #17 in Cloud Storage Services | #20 in Cloud Storage Services |
| Best for | Organizations needing self-hosting and control | Privacy-focused individuals and small teams |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7/user/mo | $6/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 20 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features FileCloud 3/3 · Sync.com 3/3 | ||
| File versioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business admin controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Storage limit | Not checked yet | 1000 GB |
| File size limit | Not checked yet | 100 GB |
| Device platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
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| Our verdict | FileCloud is an enterprise file access, sharing, and synchronization platform for businesses, government organizations, educational institutions, service providers, and other teams managing controlled access to business files. It is… Read the review → |
Sync.com is a cloud storage and file synchronization service for individuals, businesses, and teams. Its core offering combines end-to-end encrypted storage with real-time backup and synchronization, secure sharing, team shared folders,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FileCloud — where it wins
- Self-hosted deployment plus web, desktop, mobile, and API access
- Unlimited file upload size and unlimited file versioning
- Granular sharing, audit trails, encryption, and policy controls
Where it doesn't
- No ongoing free plan
- Advanced security and administration require the Advanced plan
- Governance-focused features may exceed simple storage needs
Sync.com — where it wins
- End-to-end encryption across storage, synchronization, and sharing
- File recovery, version history, Sync Vault, and files-on-demand
- Five-platform access with team folders and administrative controls
Where it doesn't
- The free plan provides 5 GB of storage
- Teams 1TB requires a three-user minimum
- 150GB plans include basic rather than advanced sharing
- FileCloud7.7/10 · 14-day trial
A control-focused storage platform for organizations that need self-hosting and governance.
Visit FileCloudFull verdict → - Sync.com7.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A privacy-focused storage service with encryption, recovery, sharing, and team controls.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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