OpenDrive vs Sync.com (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Sync.com grades higher than OpenDrive: 2.4 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 5, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Sync.com grades higher on features and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
OpenDrive
Cloud storage with file sync, sharing and mobile access
Sync.com
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file sharing for teams
Which one is for you
Pick OpenDrive if
- Fits if you want a small free cloud drive you can reach from an iPhone
- Works for sharing a few files with people who don't have an account
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to know what a paid plan buys, since the listing gives no storage amounts or billing period
- Tight if you need more than 5 GB without paying
- Not for you if you need Android or a desktop app, as only iPhone and iPad are named
- Watch out: the vendor's own site and pricing page sat behind a bot check, so these prices may differ from the website
- Too light for anyone who wants listed integrations, as none are named
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
| 2.0GPAOpenDriveFair | 2.4GPASync.comFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CThe US App Store lists Home at $49.99, Office at $149.99 and Pro at $249.99, but with no billing period or storage amount. Nothing can be compared with the category's middle of $7 a month. | 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 of cloud storage for free, per the App Store listing. That fills up fast. | 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 across devices, sharing, mobile access and list or grid views. The listing says little else, so what's covered beyond that is unclear. | 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 | C4.7 on the App Store, but from only 43 ratings, which isn't enough to count. Install and sign in, with no setup noted. | 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 | CThe listing names iPhone and iPad apps only. Computer and Android support wasn't confirmed, and no integrations are named. | 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 | basic cloud storage with 5 GB free | 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: OpenDrive and Sync.com. How we grade
Where they differ
- Sync.com is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
At a glance
| OpenDrive | Sync.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $49.99 for the Home plan (billing period not shown) | $6 per user / month, billed annually (3-user minimum) |
| Free plan | 5 GB of cloud storage, as described in the App Store listing. | Free account with 5 GB of storage. |
| Free trial | None listed | 30-day free trial, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee |
| Web | ||
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| Made by | OpenDrive, Inc. | Sync.com, Inc. |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | sync.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Worth knowing
OpenDrive
- The vendor's own site and pricing page sit behind a bot check, so prices here come from the US App Store listing and may differ from the website.
- The listing shows plan prices without a billing period or storage amount.
- The listing names only iPhone and iPad apps; computer and Android support was not confirmed.
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
OpenDrive
- Sync across devices
- The listing says documents sync between an iPhone, a computer and the OpenDrive website.
- File sharing
- Share files and presentations with colleagues, clients, friends and family, including large files.
- Mobile access
- Browse documents, photos and videos on iPhone or iPad, and stream stored music to the device.
- List and grid views
- A recent app update added list and grid layouts for files and folders.
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
OpenDrive
Free$0
5 GB of cloud storage for viewing, sharing and syncing files.
Home plan$49.99
in-app purchase; billing period not shown
Entry paid plan in the US App Store listing. Storage amount not stated there.
Office plan$149.99
in-app purchase; billing period not shown
Mid paid plan in the US App Store listing. Storage amount not stated there.
Pro plan$249.99
in-app purchase; billing period not shown
Top paid plan in the US App Store listing. Storage amount not stated there.
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
OpenDrive
No public discounts listed.
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, OpenDrive or Sync.com?
As of Nov 12, 2026, OpenDrive starts at $49.99 for the Home plan (billing period not shown), and Sync.com starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually (3-user minimum).
Which has a free plan, OpenDrive or Sync.com?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both OpenDrive and Sync.com have a free plan.
Which platforms do OpenDrive and Sync.com run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Sync.com lists macOS, Windows and Android apps. Both list a web app and an iOS app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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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.