Head-to-head · Secure Cloud Storage
Sync.com vs Proton Drive
Sync.com leads on 0 checks, Proton Drive 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 · 7.6/10
- Free planboth
Sync.com scores higher on our rubric for secure cloud storage: 7.6 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Sync.com is the better fit for teams needing administration and collaboration. Proton Drive is the better fit for secure storage with business controls.
- Sync.com fits best
Teams needing administration and collaboration
- Proton Drive fits best
Secure storage with business controls
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Side by side
| Feature | Sync.com 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | Proton Drive 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Secure Cloud Storage | #4 in Secure Cloud Storage |
| Best for | Teams needing administration and collaboration | Secure storage with business controls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $8/user/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Sync.com 0/1 · Proton Drive 0/1 | ||
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Included storage | Not published | Not published |
| File version history | Not published | Not published |
| Sharing controls | Not published | Not published |
| Client platforms | Not published | Not published |
| Data jurisdiction | Not published | Not published |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Proton Drive is an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service for individuals, families, and organizations. It combines file storage with secure sharing, desktop synchronization, automatic mobile photo backups, collaborative albums, file… Read the review → |
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
Proton Drive — where it wins
- End-to-end encryption covers files, filenames, and folder names
- Supports sharing protections, synchronization, photo backups, and restoration
- Works across web, desktop, and mobile platforms
Where it doesn't
- Business access controls are offered through a dedicated professional plan
- Storage allocations and included products vary across paid tiers
- Support is provided through email and documentation
- 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 → - Proton Drive7.5/10 · Free plan
A privacy-focused storage service with business controls and broad device support.
Visit Proton DriveFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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