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Sync.com alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Sync.com: no Linux desktop client, and limited online editing and search. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Sync.com, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Tresorit currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Proton Drive logoProton DriveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 562.6
2pCloud logopCloudFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 559.6
3Internxt logoInternxtFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 457.2
4Dropbox logoDropboxFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 455.3
5MEGA logoMEGAFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 453.6
  1. Proton Drive logo

    1. Proton DriveTop pick

    Best for: People who want encrypted storage alongside an encrypted email account

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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sync.com

    Encrypted storage bundled with Proton Mail, VPN and Pass.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption including filenames
    • Open-source, audited apps
    • Bundles well with Proton Mail, VPN and Pass

    Cons

    • Linux support lags behind other platforms
    • Fewer third-party integrations
    • Sync is slower than mainstream services on big libraries
    Visit Proton Drive 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 Proton Drive a good Sync.com alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    5 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Drive Plus
    $4.99/month for 200 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Version history
    Up to 10 years on Drive Plus
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Based in
    Switzerland
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
  2. pCloud logo

    2. 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 Sync.com

    Lifetime plans and a Linux client, with encryption as an add-on.

    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 Sync.com 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)
  3. Internxt logo

    3. Internxt

    Best for: Privacy-focused individuals who want open-source code and EU jurisdiction

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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sync.com

    Open-source encrypted storage with lifetime pricing.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption with open-source, audited apps
    • Lifetime plans and a refund window
    • Linux desktop app

    Cons

    • Free tier is only 1 GB
    • Desktop sync is less mature than established rivals
    • Heavy promotional pricing makes real costs hard to compare
    Visit Internxt 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 Internxt a good Sync.com alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    1 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, and audited
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Post-quantum encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Refund window
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Dropbox logo

    4. Dropbox

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

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

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sync.com

    Better collaboration and integrations if encryption matters less.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Sync.com 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)
  5. MEGA logo

    5. MEGA

    Best for: People who want large, encrypted storage with apps on every platform

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

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sync.com

    More free storage with zero-knowledge encryption.

    Pros

    • Client-side zero-knowledge encryption
    • Apps for every major OS including Linux
    • Bundles chat, VPN and a password manager

    Cons

    • Transfer quotas limit free accounts
    • Download speeds can be inconsistent
    • Prices are set in euros
    Visit MEGA Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 MEGA a good Sync.com alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Operating since
    2013
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mega.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    Zero-knowledge, client-side
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mega.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Largest Pro plan
    Up to 20 TB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mega.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Source code
    Published
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mega.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Sync.com alternative for…

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

Tresorit logo

Best Sync.com alternative for most people

Tresorit

Enterprise-grade encrypted collaboration with Swiss data protection.

Proton Drive logo

Best Sync.com alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Proton Drive

Encrypted storage bundled with Proton Mail, VPN and Pass.

pCloud logo

Best Sync.com alternative for Mac

pCloud

Lifetime plans and a Linux client, with encryption as an add-on.

Internxt logo

Best Sync.com alternative for Windows

Internxt

Open-source encrypted storage with lifetime pricing.

Dropbox logo

Best Sync.com alternative for Linux

Dropbox

Better collaboration and integrations if encryption matters less.

MEGA logo

Best Sync.com alternative for iPhone and Android

MEGA

More free storage with zero-knowledge encryption.

Tresorit logo

Best Sync.com alternative for working in the browser

Tresorit

Enterprise-grade encrypted collaboration with Swiss data protection.

Sync.com alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Sync.com?

Tresorit ranks first right now. Enterprise-grade encrypted collaboration with Swiss data protection. Proton Drive and pCloud follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Sync.com?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Sync.com?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Sync.com alternatives work on Linux?

Tresorit, pCloud, Internxt, Dropbox and MEGA run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Sync.com?

The complaints we hear most: no Linux desktop client; limited online editing and search; free plan is small.

How is this list ranked?

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