Google Drive vs SugarSync
Google Drive
workspace.google.com
SugarSync
sugarsync.comSide by side
| Figure | Google Drive | SugarSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.99/mo | $45.83/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 11 | 11 |
| Spec score · File Sharing Software | 9.2 (#2) | 8.4 (#22) |
| Spec score · Cloud storage | 9.4 (#4) | 8.7 (#21) |
| Spec score · Cloud Storage Services | 9.1 (#10) | 8.4 (#34) |
| Business admin controls | Yes | Yes |
| Device platforms | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android |
| File versioning | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 1998 | 2004 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, California, United States | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Storage limit | 15 | 100 |
Plans
Google Drive
- FreeFree
- Google One Basic$1.99 a month
- Google AI Plus$9.99 a month
- Google AI Pro$19.99 a month
- Business Starter$7 a month
- Business Standard$14 a month
- Business Plus$22 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- BasicPrice not published
- Business BasePrice not published
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
Google Drive
Google Drive stores and shares files across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Google accounts include up to 15 GB, and listed storage options reach 5 TB per user; additional storage can be requested, with costs that vary. Users can grant edit, comment, or view permissions and set expiration dates for shared files. Shared drives let teams store, access, and manage files together, and file versioning is available. The mobile app can scan receipts and billing statements into searchable PDFs. Drive integrates with Google Workspace apps and services including Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, Atlassian, and SAP. Security and administration options include ransomware detection, client-side encryption, Vault, DLP policies, and Workspace management controls. Drive for desktop offers ransomware detection and file recovery, while Gemini in Drive can find, summarize, and analyze files with AI. Google One Basic is listed at $1.99 a month for 100 GB; Google AI Plus is $9.99 a month for 2 TB, and Google AI Pro is $19.99 a month for 5 TB. Google Workspace offers a 14-day trial.
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.