Box vs SugarSync
Box
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| Figure | Box | SugarSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $45.83/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 11 |
| Spec score · Cloud storage | 9.5 (#1) | 8.7 (#21) |
| Spec score · File Sharing Software | 9.5 (#1) | 8.4 (#22) |
| Spec score · Cloud Storage Services | 9.4 (#2) | 8.4 (#34) |
| Business admin controls | Yes | Yes |
| Device platforms | windows,macos,ios,android | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android |
| File versioning | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2005 | 2004 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California, United States | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Storage limit | 100 | 100 |
Plans
Box
- IndividualFree
- Business Starter$5 a month
- Personal Pro$10 a month
- Business$15 a month
- Business Plus$25 a month
- Enterprise$35 a month
- Enterprise Plus$50 a month
- Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
SugarSync
- 100 GB Personal$750 a month
- 250 GB Personal$1,000 a month
- 500 GB Personal$1,900 a month
- 1 TB PersonalFree
- Business 1000 GB$55 a month
- Business CustomPrice not published
- 1 TB PersonalFree
- Business 1000 GB$550 a year
- 100 GB Personal¥7,500 a year
- 250 GB Personal¥10,000 a year
In their own words
Box
Box is a file storage and collaboration service available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Its listed capabilities include file versioning and business administration controls. Named plans range from Individual, with 10 GB of storage, 250 MB uploads, one file version, and five signature requests per month, to Personal Pro, with 100 GB, 5 GB uploads, 10 versions, and 15 monthly signature requests. Business Starter lists 100 GB, 2 GB uploads, 25 versions, and up to 10 users. Business, Business Plus, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus offer unlimited storage; their upload limits are 5 GB, 15 GB, 50 GB, and 150 GB, respectively. These business tiers require at least three users and list monthly API call allowances of 50K for the first two and 100K for the Enterprise tiers. Box was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
SugarSync
SugarSync combines cloud file synchronization, online backup, file access and sharing. It lets users select folders to sync across all or chosen devices, and synced edits become available across devices after synchronization. Sharing can be limited to named people with viewing or editing access, or provided through public links. The service also includes file versioning, business admin controls and remote wipe: synced files can be removed from a Windows or Mac computer while remaining in the cloud. Mobile users can access, share and manage files on iOS and Android. SugarSync runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. Personal storage plans list 100 GB for $750 a month, 250 GB for $1,000 a month, 500 GB for $1,900 a month, and 1 TB for free. Business 1000 GB costs $55 a month and lists admin controls, live phone support and computer remote wipe; Business Custom is for 10+ users, with no price listed. Plans include a 30-day free trial, and hosting is in the United States.