Our verdict: Sync.com is a straightforward choice if you want cloud storage the provider cannot read, with a Windows app that works like Dropbox. The free 5 GB plan is usable but tight: three share links, no media streaming and no Office previews. There is no Linux desktop app.
About Sync.com
Sync.com stores your files with end-to-end encryption, so only you and the people you share with can read them. The Windows app creates a Sync folder that syncs in real time, and CloudFiles keeps rarely used files online only to save disk space. Vault archives files in the cloud without syncing them to every device, and version history lets you restore older or deleted files.
The free plan includes 5 GB of storage, the desktop and mobile apps, Vault, CloudFiles, camera uploads and file history, on up to 5 devices. Free accounts can have 3 active share links with 20 downloads per link per day and 3 team shared folders, and cannot stream video or preview Office files in the browser. Paid Personal and Pro plans add from 1 TB of storage and longer file recovery; they come with a 30-day free trial.
What it does well
- End-to-end encryption. Files are encrypted so Sync.com cannot read them.
- CloudFiles. Keeps files online only until you open them, saving local disk space.
- Vault. Archives files in the cloud without syncing them to your devices.
- Secure sharing. Password-protected share links and shared folders for teams.
- File history. Restore previous versions and deleted files.
Who it is for
Good fit
People who want private cloud storage and sync between Windows, Mac and phones.
Look elsewhere
Linux users, and free users who need to stream media or share many links.
Pros and cons
Pros
- End-to-end encryption on the free plan
- 5 GB free with desktop and mobile apps
- CloudFiles saves local disk space
- Version history and deleted-file recovery
Cons
- Free plan allows only 3 active share links
- No media streaming or Office previews on the free plan
- No Linux desktop app
How to install Sync.com
Create a free account on sync.com, install the Windows app from the official install page and sign in. Choose where the Sync folder lives and whether to use CloudFiles. Store your password safely; with end-to-end encryption, account recovery is limited.
Questions about Sync.com
Is Sync.com free?
Yes. The free plan gives 5 GB of encrypted storage on up to 5 devices, with sharing limits. Paid plans start at 1 TB and come with a 30-day free trial.
Can Sync.com read my files?
No. Sync.com uses end-to-end encryption, so files are encrypted before they leave your device.
Does Sync.com work on Linux?
There is no Linux desktop app. You can use the web panel in a browser.
