The SugarSync Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about SugarSync in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
SugarSync
The Insider’s Guide
Folder sync and cloud storage with personal and team plans
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among file storage and sync services, read from SugarSync’s own pages.
Made by IPVanish, Inc. · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from SugarSync’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on SugarSync’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 34 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade
SugarSync syncs any folder on your computers to the cloud and lets you share files and folders from any device. Personal plans are priced by storage size, from 100 GB to 500 GB, and a business plan starts with three users and 1 TB. It is owned by IPVanish, a Ziff Davis company, and every plan has a 30-day free trial.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about SugarSync, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It installs on a computer and syncs the folders you pick.
- 1
Best for syncing any folder across computers and phones
SugarSync syncs any folder on your computers to the cloud, with phone apps and sharing.
- 2
Paid plans start at $7.49 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $7.49 per month (100 GB).
- 3
You can try it first
30-day free trial with all features; cancel before it ends and the card is not charged
- 4
It runs on 5 platforms
Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
- 5
Sync any folder
Right-click any folder to add it to SugarSync and changes apply across all your devices.
- 6
Sharing
Share links to files and folders, including view-only files, and manage shared content.
- 7
Remote wipe
Remove synced files from a lost or stolen PC or Mac while the data stays in the cloud.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 34 of 91
That is against the other file storage and sync services we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace SugarSync you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
SugarSync at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $7.49 per month (100 GB)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial with all features; cancel before it ends and the card is not charged
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- Made by
- IPVanish, Inc.
- Category
- File Storage & Sync
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for syncing any folder across computers and phones
SugarSync syncs any folder on your computers to the cloud, with phone apps and sharing. It starts at $7.49 a month for 100 GB, there is no free plan, and the card is needed for the 30-day trial.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $7.49 a month for 100 GB, $9.99 for 250 GB and $18.95 for 500 GB, around the middle of file storage, which is $7. No yearly price is shown. |
| Free plan and trial | D | 30-day trial that takes a card; cancel before it ends to avoid the charge. No free plan. |
| Features | C | Syncs any folder, shares files, remote wipe and encryption. The plans are small against what cloud storage now offers. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record. It installs on a computer and syncs the folders you pick. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android. No API or integrations are listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who SugarSync is for
- Fits if you want chosen folders synced instead of moving everything into one
- Works for a small team on the 3-user 1 TB business plan
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a free plan, as the only free route is a 30-day trial
- Tight if you need lots of space: personal plans stop at 500 GB
- Pricey if you want 500 GB, at $18.95 a month
- Watch out: extra business users are not priced on the page, and a discount sticker has no percentage
Good to know
Good for
- People who want to sync existing folders without moving files
- Small teams that want a 1 TB shared plan
Worth knowing
- Pricing is monthly in the figures shown; the page gives no yearly price for personal plans.
- The business plan starts at 3 users and 1 TB; extra users are not priced on the page.
- A limited-time discount sticker appears on the pricing page without a stated percentage.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$7.49
A month to start
SugarSync is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7.49 per month (100 GB).
100 GB
$7.49
per month
Personal plan with 100 GB of storage; the pricing page shows a limited-time discount sticker.
250 GB
$9.99
per month
Personal plan with 250 GB of storage, marked Most Popular.
500 GB
$18.95
per month
Personal plan with 500 GB of storage.
Business 1 TB
$55
per month for the base plan of 3 users, or $550 per year
Base team plan with 3 users, 1 TB of storage, admin control and premium support.
Trying it first
30-day free trial with all features; cancel before it ends and the card is not charged
Read from www1.sugarsync.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
5
Places it runs: Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
Folder sync and cloud storage with personal and team plans. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: file sync, file sharing, file management.
Syncs any folder, shares files, remote wipe and encryption.
- Sync any folder
- Right-click any folder to add it to SugarSync and changes apply across all your devices.
- Sharing
- Share links to files and folders, including view-only files, and manage shared content.
- Remote wipe
- Remove synced files from a lost or stolen PC or Mac while the data stays in the cloud.
- Mobile apps
- iOS and Android apps for access, sharing and automatic video uploads.
- Encryption
- The vendor says files are protected with AES-256.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
SugarSync is made by IPVanish, Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
34/91
Other file storage and sync services it is graded above
SugarSync's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 34 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on ease of use (B, above 60 of 91) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 9).
Its paid plans start at $7.49 a month, against a middle price of $6.64 for the category: 36 of the 60 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 11 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 92 file storage and sync services we grade, cut by the letter each got. SugarSync’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 14 of 91
- DFree plan and trialAbove 9 of 91
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 91
- BEase of useAbove 60 of 91
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 31 of 91
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 66 file storage and sync services. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. SugarSync is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace SugarSync you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $89.88 a year.
What you could not
- Files kept in step across devices without losing one.
- Storing and serving files for other people.
- A file manager working directly on your disk.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. SugarSync’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, pCloud and IDrive
The 5 tools SugarSync is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Dropbox
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools.
- Dropbox has a free plan. SugarSync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dropbox lists a Linux app.
- SugarSync also covers file management.
- 3.6GPA
Google Drive
Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Cloud storage tied to Google Docs, Gmail and Photos.
- Google Drive has a free plan. SugarSync does not, though it has a free trial.
- SugarSync also covers file management.
- Google Drive also covers AI search.
- 3.4GPA
Microsoft OneDrive
Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Microsoft's cloud storage, bundled with Microsoft 365 plans.
- Microsoft OneDrive has a free plan. SugarSync does not, though it has a free trial.
- SugarSync also covers file management.
- 2.6GPA
pCloud
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment.
- pCloud has a free plan. SugarSync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only pCloud lists a Linux app.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- 3.2GPA
IDrive
Free plan · from $0.25/mo
Cloud backup for many devices in one account, with a sync folder.
- IDrive has a free plan. SugarSync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only IDrive lists a Linux app.
- SugarSync also covers file management.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is SugarSync free?
No, SugarSync is a paid product, but you can try it first. 30-day free trial with all features; cancel before it ends and the card is not charged.
How much does SugarSync cost?
SugarSync lists 4 plans. 100 GB: $7.49 per month.
What platforms does SugarSync work on?
SugarSync is available on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Does SugarSync have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. SugarSync is listed for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Is SugarSync open source?
SugarSync is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes SugarSync?
SugarSync is made by IPVanish, Inc.
What are the alternatives to SugarSync?
The closest alternatives to SugarSync in our directory are Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, pCloud and IDrive.
How does SugarSync compare with other file storage and sync services?
SugarSync's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 34 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 9.
Is SugarSync good value for money?
ToolGPA grades SugarSync C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $7.49 a month, against a middle price of $6.64 for the category: 36 of the 60 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of SugarSync?
To replace SugarSync you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from SugarSync’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from SugarSync's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by IPVanish, Inc. Prices change, so check www1.sugarsync.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- SugarSync, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/sugarsync
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what SugarSync’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. SugarSync is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by IPVanish, Inc. Prices and plans change: check www1.sugarsync.com before you buy.