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Head-to-head · Secure Cloud Storage

Sync.com vs PigCloud

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Sync.com #3 in Secure Cloud Storage 7.6/10 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Sync.com
PigCloud #5 in Secure Cloud Storage 7.2/10 Free plan · paid from €2.99/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit PigCloud

Sync.com leads on 0 checks, PigCloud on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSync.com · 7.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPigCloud · 1 of 1

Sync.com scores higher on our rubric for secure cloud storage: 7.6 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

PigCloud offers zero-knowledge encryption; Sync.com doesn't publish it.

Sync.com is the better fit for teams needing administration and collaboration. PigCloud is the better fit for low-cost secure storage with recovery features.

  • Sync.com fits best

    Teams needing administration and collaboration

  • PigCloud fits best

    Low-cost secure storage with recovery features

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Side by side

Feature Sync.com 7.6/10 Visit ↗ PigCloud 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 7.2
Ranking #3 in Secure Cloud Storage #5 in Secure Cloud Storage
Best for Teams needing administration and collaboration Low-cost secure storage with recovery features
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $8/user/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA GDPR, 2FA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Sync.com 0/1 · PigCloud 1/1
Zero-knowledge encryption Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Included storage Not published 100 GB
File version history Not published 90 days
Sharing controls Not published Password_protected
Client platforms Not published Desktop
Data jurisdiction Not published Eu
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
  • Encrypts file contents and names before upload
  • Includes sharing controls, version history, and file recovery
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, CLI, web, and API access
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
  • Native Android and iOS apps are still in development
  • Paid plan highlights do not distinguish features by tier
  • The optional AI assistant may not suit strictly focused storage needs
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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PigCloud is a secure cloud-storage service for individuals and small teams. It encrypts file contents and file names before upload, with access through the web, desktop synchronization, a command-line interface, and a web terminal. The…

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  1. Sync.comSecure Cloud Storage 7.6Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo · 30-day trial
  2. PigCloudSecure Cloud Storage 7.2Free plan · paid from €2.99/mo

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
  • PigCloud — where it wins

    • Encrypts file contents and names before upload
    • Includes sharing controls, version history, and file recovery
    • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, CLI, web, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Native Android and iOS apps are still in development
    • Paid plan highlights do not distinguish features by tier
    • The optional AI assistant may not suit strictly focused storage needs
  • Sync.com7.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo · 30-day trial

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

    Visit Sync.comFull verdict →
  • PigCloud7.2/10 · Free plan · paid from €2.99/mo

    A low-cost secure storage service with sharing, recovery, and desktop access.

    Visit PigCloudFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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