Jottacloud vs Sync.com (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Jottacloud and Sync.com share a 2.4 GPA, both have a free plan and their prices can't be set side by side, so the choice depends on whether you care more about ease of use, where Jottacloud grades higher, or features, where Sync.com does.
Checked Oct 5, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Jottacloud
Norwegian cloud storage and backup for all your devices
Sync.com
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file sharing for teams
Which one is for you
Pick Jottacloud if
- Fits if you want one plan to back up a family of 5
- Works for people who prefer a Norwegian provider
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're staying free: 5 GB doesn't go far
- Skip it if you run Linux, as the download page lists no Linux app
- Watch out: prices show in Norwegian kroner, with USD 11.99 for Unlimited given in the description
- Watch out: unlimited upload speed is gradually reduced after 5 TB, and Business prices exclude VAT
Pick Sync.com if
- Fits if your team needs encrypted storage that lists HIPAA, GDPR and PIPEDA compliance
- Works for people who send client files and want passwords, expiry dates and download limits on the links
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're staying free, because the account stops at 5 GB
- Pricey if it's just you, at $12 a month billed annually for 1 TB
- Skip it if you're on Linux, as no Linux app is mentioned
- Watch out: the advertised 50% off covers the first year only, then plans renew at the regular price
- Watch out: team plans need at least 3 users, Enterprise starts at 100, and Office 365 is the only integration listed
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAJottacloudFair | 2.4GPASync.comFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CHome 1 TB is NOK 79 a month, which the page's own description gives as USD 6.99 for 5 users, right at the category's $6.95 middle. | CTeams 1TB is $6 a user a month billed annually, which is ordinary money for this category, middle $5, but it needs 3 users, so $18 a month minimum. On your own, Personal 1TB is $12, past the $9.99 where the dearest tenth starts. And the 50% off covers year one only. |
| Free plan and trial | C5 GB free for 1 user with device backup, and you'll pass that soon. | CA free account with 5 GB, which is a few phone videos and then you're done. The better look is the 30-day free trial of a paid plan, with a 30-day money-back guarantee behind it. |
| Features | CSync and backup with plans up to unlimited, but the download page lists no Linux app and unlimited upload slows after 5 TB. | BIt covers the job: end-to-end encryption on every plan, old and deleted versions kept for 90 to 365 days, links with passwords, expiry dates and download limits, file requests, team folders and an admin console, with CloudFiles putting files on demand in Explorer or Finder. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record, but you install it and it starts backing up. | C4.15 from about 820 App Store ratings, well behind the 4.6 and up that the big names in this category manage, and enough ratings for that to mean something. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android apps, but no integrations are listed. | BWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android, which covers most people, but no Linux app is mentioned. The other end is nearly bare: Microsoft Office 365 is the only integration listed and there's no API on record. |
| Best for | Norwegian-hosted cloud backup for the family | encrypted file sharing for small teams |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Jottacloud and Sync.com. How we grade
Where they differ
- Sync.com is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
At a glance
| Jottacloud | Sync.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | NOK 79 per month for Home 1 TB (NOK 790 billed yearly) | $6 per user / month, billed annually (3-user minimum) |
| Free plan | 5 GB of storage for 1 user, with device backup and email and chat support. | Free account with 5 GB of storage. |
| Free trial | None listed | 30-day free trial, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee |
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| Made by | Jotta Group AS | Sync.com, Inc. |
| Price read from | jottacloud.com | sync.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Jottacloud
- Prices are displayed in Norwegian kroner; the page's own description gives USD 11.99 per month for Unlimited and USD 6.99 for Home 1 TB.
- Unlimited upload speed is gradually reduced after 5 TB; Pro plans are the ones with maximum speed.
- Business prices are shown excluding VAT.
- The download page lists no Linux app.
Sync.com
- The free account is limited to 5 GB.
- Advertised prices are 50% off for the first year only; plans then renew at the regular prices listed here.
- Team plans require at least 3 users. Teams 10TB costs $15 per user / month billed annually, and Enterprise starts at 100 users.
- Access is listed for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and web browsers; no Linux app is mentioned.
Key features
Jottacloud
- Backup of all devices
- Every plan, including the free one, lists backup of all devices and an archive for files you want to keep but do not use daily.
- File and photo sharing
- Files and photos you have uploaded can be shared with a few clicks.
- Storage in Norway
- Data is stored in Norway under European privacy laws, and the company says it runs on 100% renewable energy.
- Apps and command line
- Download links cover Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, plus a command-line tool.
- AI photo search
- The site lists AI photo search as a product feature alongside storage and backup.
Sync.com
- End-to-end encryption
- Files are stored end-to-end encrypted on every plan. Sync states that only the account holder has access to them and that the company cannot see them.
- File history and recovery
- Previous and deleted versions of a file can be previewed and restored for 90, 180 or 365 days, depending on the plan.
- Advanced share controls
- Shared links can be read-only or preview-only and can carry passwords, expiry dates and download limits, with notifications when a file is viewed.
- CloudFiles and Vault
- CloudFiles provides files-on-demand inside Windows File Explorer and Mac Finder, and Vault archives files in the cloud only to free up local space.
- File requests and team folders
- Request files from several people without showing them what others sent, and collaborate with internal and external users in shared team folders.
- Team administration
- Team plans add a multi-user admin console and centralized billing. Teams 2TB and Teams 10TB add role-based access control and admin delegation.
Plans
Jottacloud
Free$0
5 GB of storage for 1 user, backup of all devices, and email and chat support.
Home 1 TBNOK 79
per month for 5 users (NOK 790 billed yearly)
1 TB shared by 5 users, with no bandwidth limitation and phone, email and chat support.
UnlimitedNOK 129
per month for 1 user (NOK 1290 billed yearly)
Unlimited storage for 1 user; upload speed is gradually reduced after 5 TB. Phone, email and chat support.
Home 5 TBNOK 159
per month for 5 users (NOK 1590 billed yearly)
5 TB shared by 5 users, with no bandwidth limitation.
Pro 10 TBNOK 299
per month for 1 user (NOK 2990 billed yearly)
10 TB, maximum speed, priority support and a commercial license. Pro goes up to 50 TB at NOK 1499 per month.
Business SmallNOK 129
per month for 2 users, excl. VAT (NOK 1548 billed yearly)
1 TB, commercial license and priority support. Medium (10 users) is NOK 179; Large (unlimited users) is NOK 459.
Sync.com
Free$0
5 GB of secure storage on a free account.
Personal 1TB$12
per month, billed annually ($16 billed monthly)
1 TB of storage for one user, with advanced sharing and 90-day file history.
Solo 5TB$28
per month, billed annually ($32 billed monthly)
5 TB of storage for one user, with custom branding and 180-day file history.
Personal Unlimited$45
per month, billed annually ($54 billed monthly)
Unlimited storage for one user with 365-day file recovery. Upload speed management may apply beyond 10 TB.
Teams 1TB$6
per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly)
1 TB per user with an administrator account and 180-day file history. 3-user minimum.
Teams 2TB$9
per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly)
2 TB per user with custom branding, role-based access control and admin delegation. 3-user minimum.
Ways to pay less
Jottacloud
- Annual discount
Pay yearly instead of monthly
Yearly billing is offered on every paid plan; for example Unlimited is NOK 1290 per year against NOK 129 per month.
Sync.com
- Annual discount
Save up to 25% with annual billing
The pricing pages state a saving of up to 25% for annual billing. Personal 1TB is $12 a month billed annually against $16 billed monthly.
- Other savings
50% off the first year
Both pricing pages advertise 50% off for one year on individual and team plans. The promotional price applies to the first year, after which plans renew at the regular price.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Jottacloud or Sync.com?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Jottacloud starts at NOK 79 per month for Home 1 TB (NOK 790 billed yearly), and Sync.com starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually (3-user minimum).
Which has a free plan, Jottacloud or Sync.com?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both Jottacloud and Sync.com have a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.