Sync.com vs Tresorit

Sync.com

• Teams that need encrypted storage with HIPAA, GDPR and PIPEDA compliance
• Sharing client files with passwords, expiry dates and download limits
• People who want file history of up to 365 days

Tresorit

• Firms handling confidential client files, such as legal and finance teams
• Organizations that need to choose where their data resides
• Individuals who want zero-knowledge encryption on every device

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.

Tresorit

• The free Basic plan is limited to 3 GB, 500 MB per file and 2 devices.
• Business requires at least 3 users and Business Pro at least 5. A single-user Professional plan with 4 TB costs $27.49 a month billed yearly.
• Displayed prices are for yearly billing, which Tresorit advertises as 20% off the monthly rate.
• Maximum file size depends on the plan: 2 GB on Personal Lite and 10 GB on Personal Essential and Personal Pro.

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.

Tresorit

Zero-knowledge encryption

Files are end-to-end encrypted on every plan, including the free one. Tresorit states that it cannot access customers' files or keys.

Encrypted link sharing

Files are shared through encrypted links with link security settings that vary by plan. Personal Pro and the business plans add file requests.

Sync and Tresorit Drive

Files sync across devices with offline access, and Tresorit Drive adds them to the local file manager without storing them on the computer.

Version history and recovery

Earlier versions are kept for each file, 5 on Personal Lite, 10 on Personal Essential and 25 on Personal Pro, and deleted files can be restored.

Business controls

Business adds data residency options, single sign-on and custom admin policies. Business Pro adds an auto-deletion policy, custom domain and Active Directory support.

Email plug-ins and eSign

Plug-ins for Gmail and Outlook encrypt attachments on all plans, and the business plans list 16 eSignatures included for free.

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.

Tresorit

• Basic$0

  3 GB of encrypted storage, files of up to 500 MB, sync across 2 devices and the Gmail and Outlook plug-ins.

• Personal Lite$4.75

  per month, billed yearly

  50 GB of encrypted storage, 2 GB maximum file size, 5 file versions and sync across 2 devices.

• Personal Essential$11.99

  per month, billed yearly

  1 TB of encrypted storage, 10 GB maximum file size, 10 file versions and sync across 10 devices.

• Personal Pro$27.49

  per month, billed yearly

  4 TB of encrypted storage, 25 file versions, link sharing up to 5 GB, file requests and detailed access logs.

• Business$19

  per user / month, billed yearly (at least 3 users)

  From 6 TB of encrypted storage (2 TB per user), 15 GB maximum file size, data residency options, single sign-on and admin policies.

• Business Pro$24

  per user / month, billed yearly (at least 5 users)

  From 15 TB of encrypted storage, 20 GB maximum file size, dynamic watermarks, link tracking, and AzureAD and Okta provisioning.

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.

Tresorit

• Annual discount

  20% off with yearly billing

  The billing toggle on Tresorit's pricing pages labels yearly billing as 20% off compared with paying monthly.

• Nonprofit

  50% off business plans for nonprofits

  Registered nonprofits worldwide can apply for a 50% discount on all business packages. Verification is required.