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Head-to-head · File Hosting Services

Google Drive vs Sync.com

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
3 checks side by side

Higher score Google Drive #1 in File Hosting Services 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Google Drive

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

Google Drive leads on 1 check, Sync.com on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreGoogle Drive · 9.4/10
Lowest starting priceGoogle Drive · $1.99/mo
Free planboth
Free trialboth

Google Drive scores higher on our rubric for file hosting services: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Google Drive is cheaper to start at $1.99/user/mo against $6/user/mo. Sync.com leads on file size limit: 100 GB versus 5 GB.

Google Drive is the better fit for most users and Google Workspace teams. Sync.com is the better fit for teams prioritizing encrypted collaboration.

Google Drive fits best
Most users and Google Workspace teams
Sync.com fits best
Teams prioritizing encrypted collaboration

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Google Drive 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Sync.com 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.7
Ranking	#1 in File Hosting Services	#7 in File Hosting Services
Best for	Most users and Google Workspace teams	Teams prioritizing encrypted collaboration
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$1.99/mo (best)	$6/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations	9 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Drive 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	5 GB	100 GB (best)
Version history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team permissions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes 15 GB shared across three Google services Real-time collaboration with Docs, Sheets, and Slides Works across web, desktop, mobile, and major business integrations	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	Free storage is shared across Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos Business plans charge per user per month Consumer and business plans use separate pricing structures	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	Google Drive is a cloud storage and file collaboration service for individuals, teams, and organizations. It supports file and folder organization, customizable sharing permissions, real-time collaboration in Google Docs, Sheets, and… 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 →

Google DriveFile Hosting Services 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
Sync.comFile Hosting Services 8.7Free plan · 30-day trial

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Strengths and trade-offs

Google Drive — where it wins
- Free plan includes 15 GB shared across three Google services
- Real-time collaboration with Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, and major business integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free storage is shared across Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos
- Business plans charge per user per month
- Consumer and business plans use separate pricing structures
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

Google Drive9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A versatile file hub for personal storage, collaboration, and Google Workspace teams.
Visit Google Drive Full verdict →
Sync.com8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A privacy-focused file platform with strong team controls and broad device support.
Visit Sync.com Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 10 Oct 2026 · How we research and update