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Head-to-head · Secure Cloud Storage

Sync.com vs NordLocker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Sync.com #4 in Secure Cloud Storage 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Sync.com
NordLocker #8 in Secure Cloud Storage 8.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit NordLocker

Sync.com leads on 0 checks, NordLocker on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSync.com · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Sync.com scores higher on our rubric for secure cloud storage: 8.8 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Sync.com is the better fit for teams needing administration and collaboration. NordLocker is the better fit for simple encrypted storage for mainstream devices.

  • Sync.com fits best

    Teams needing administration and collaboration

  • NordLocker fits best

    Simple encrypted storage for mainstream devices

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Side by side

Feature Sync.com 8.8/10 Visit ↗ NordLocker 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.1
Ranking #4 in Secure Cloud Storage #8 in Secure Cloud Storage
Best for Teams needing administration and collaboration Simple encrypted storage for mainstream devices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $6/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days 14 days · no card needed
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Live chat, Email, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sync.com 0/1 · NordLocker 0/1
Zero-knowledge encryption Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Included storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
File version history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Sharing controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data jurisdiction Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • End-to-end encryption with version history and deleted-file recovery
  • Team shared folders, secure links, backup, and cloud-only storage
  • RBAC, 2FA enforcement, activity logs, and administrator controls
  • Lifetime free plan with 3 GB of cloud storage
  • Zero-knowledge encryption with offline file access
  • Secure links support passwords, expiration and revocation
Cons
  • Paid plans require a minimum of three users
  • Paid entry pricing starts at USD 8 per user per month
  • No listed AI features or open-source offering
  • Supported platforms are web, Windows, iOS and Android
  • Single-file limits are 10 GB on Windows and 8 GB elsewhere
  • Paid plan pricing is variable
Our verdict

Sync.com is a cloud storage and collaboration service for individuals, teams, and organizations. It combines end-to-end encrypted storage with real-time backup and synchronization, secure link sharing, team shared folders, file version…

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NordLocker is an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service for individuals, freelancers, teams and businesses. It supports encrypted storage and synchronization, backups, organization, downloads and file sharing. Its zero-knowledge…

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  1. Sync.comSecure Cloud Storage 8.8Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. NordLockerSecure Cloud Storage 8.1Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sync.com — where it wins

    • End-to-end encryption with version history and deleted-file recovery
    • Team shared folders, secure links, backup, and cloud-only storage
    • RBAC, 2FA enforcement, activity logs, and administrator controls

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans require a minimum of three users
    • Paid entry pricing starts at USD 8 per user per month
    • No listed AI features or open-source offering

  • NordLocker — where it wins

    • Lifetime free plan with 3 GB of cloud storage
    • Zero-knowledge encryption with offline file access
    • Secure links support passwords, expiration and revocation

    Where it doesn't

    • Supported platforms are web, Windows, iOS and Android
    • Single-file limits are 10 GB on Windows and 8 GB elsewhere
    • Paid plan pricing is variable
  • Sync.com8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Encrypted storage and strong team administration across web, desktop, and mobile.

    Visit Sync.comFull verdict →
  • NordLocker8.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A straightforward encrypted storage service with secure sharing and a lifetime free plan.

    Visit NordLockerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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