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SugarSync alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave SugarSync: no free plan, and dated apps with slow development. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SugarSync, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Dropbox currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Dropbox logoDropboxFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 466.5
2IDrive logoIDriveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 362.6
3pCloud logopCloudFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 559.6
4Google Drive logoGoogle DriveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 457.2
  1. Dropbox logo

    1. DropboxTop pick

    Best for: Freelancers and teams who need sync that just works across every OS

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from SugarSync

    Better apps and integrations, with Linux support.

    Pros

    • Very reliable desktop sync, including Linux
    • Easy sharing and file requests with non-users
    • Version history and deleted-file recovery on every plan

    Cons

    • Free plan is only 2 GB
    • Paid plans cost more per TB than most rivals
    • Not end-to-end encrypted by default
    Visit Dropbox Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Dropbox a good SugarSync alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    2 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus storage
    2 TB for one person
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2007
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. IDrive logo

    2. IDrive

    Best for: Households and small offices backing up many devices to one account

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from SugarSync

    Backs up any folder across many devices for less money.

    Pros

    • Unlimited devices on one storage quota
    • Optional private encryption key
    • Physical drive shipping for big backups and restores

    Cons

    • Cluttered, dated interface
    • Renewal prices higher than first-year offers
    • Sync features are basic
    Visit IDrive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is IDrive a good SugarSync alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    10 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026idrive.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal plan
    5 TB from $11.99/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026idrive.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    5 computers, 5 users, 5 TB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026idrive.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. pCloud logo

    3. pCloud

    Best for: People who would rather pay once than keep a storage subscription

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from SugarSync

    Sync any folder with cheaper lifetime plans.

    Pros

    • Lifetime plans avoid recurring fees
    • Choice of EU or US data location
    • Virtual drive with a Linux client

    Cons

    • Client-side encryption costs extra
    • Lifetime value depends on the company lasting
    • Frequent sales and upsells make pricing hard to read
    Visit pCloud Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is pCloud a good SugarSync alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Lifetime plans
    From 500 GB, one-time payment
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime 2 TB
    499 USD (sale price at check)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Company base
    Switzerland
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Europe or USA
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    File size limit
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Google Drive logo

    4. Google Drive

    Best for: People and teams already living in Gmail and Google Docs

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from SugarSync

    Drive for desktop also syncs chosen folders and includes free storage.

    Pros

    • Generous free tier shared with Gmail and Photos
    • Docs, Sheets and Slides edit files in place
    • Excellent search, including text in scans and images

    Cons

    • No end-to-end encryption
    • No official Linux client
    • Storage is shared with Gmail, so mail eats into it
    Visit Google Drive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Google Drive a good SugarSync alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free storage
    15 GB, shared with Gmail and Photos
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Workspace storage
    15 GB to 5 TB per user
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Family sharing
    Share storage with up to 5 others
    Checked Oct 25, 2026one.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop app
    Windows and macOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best SugarSync alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Dropbox logo

Best SugarSync alternative for most people

Dropbox

Better apps and integrations, with Linux support.

IDrive logo

Best SugarSync alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

IDrive

Backs up any folder across many devices for less money.

pCloud logo

Best SugarSync alternative for Mac

pCloud

Sync any folder with cheaper lifetime plans.

Google Drive logo

Best SugarSync alternative for Windows

Google Drive

Drive for desktop also syncs chosen folders and includes free storage.

Dropbox logo

Best SugarSync alternative for Linux

Dropbox

Better apps and integrations, with Linux support.

Dropbox logo

Best SugarSync alternative for iPhone and Android

Dropbox

Better apps and integrations, with Linux support.

Dropbox logo

Best SugarSync alternative for working in the browser

Dropbox

Better apps and integrations, with Linux support.

SugarSync alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to SugarSync?

Dropbox ranks first right now. Better apps and integrations, with Linux support. IDrive and pCloud follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to SugarSync?

Yes. Dropbox (free plan + paid), IDrive (free plan + paid), pCloud (free plan + paid) and Google Drive (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to SugarSync?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which SugarSync alternatives work on Linux?

Dropbox, IDrive and pCloud run on Linux.

Why do people switch from SugarSync?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; dated apps with slow development; more expensive per TB than newer rivals.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SugarSync, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.