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Head-to-head · Secure Cloud Storage

Sync.com vs Proton Drive

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check 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
Proton Drive #4 in Secure Cloud Storage 7.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit 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 ↗
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
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
  • 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
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
  • 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
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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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…

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  1. Sync.comSecure Cloud Storage 7.6Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo · 30-day trial
  2. Proton DriveSecure Cloud Storage 7.5Free plan

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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