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At a Glance
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Star Rating
(9,658)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$5 user/month
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SugarSync
SugarSync
Star Rating
(67)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.49 per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that SugarSync excels in Mobile Backup Application with a score of 9.4, allowing seamless backup of mobile data, while Microsoft OneDrive for Business, although strong, scores slightly lower at 8.5 in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft OneDrive for Business shines in File Sharing, achieving a score of 9.0, which is higher than SugarSync's score of 8.6, indicating a more robust sharing capability that users appreciate.
  • G2 users highlight that SugarSync's Remote Backup feature is rated at 9.2, showcasing its effectiveness in backing up files remotely, whereas OneDrive's score of 8.6 suggests it may not be as comprehensive in this aspect.
  • Users on G2 note that Microsoft OneDrive for Business offers superior Simultaneously Editing capabilities with a score of 8.3, compared to SugarSync's lower score of 6.2, making it a better choice for teams needing real-time collaboration.
  • Reviewers say that SugarSync's File Type Support is impressive with a score of 9.0, which is higher than OneDrive's 8.8, indicating a broader range of file types that can be managed effectively.
  • Users report that Microsoft OneDrive for Business has a stronger focus on Security Standards, scoring 9.0 compared to SugarSync's 8.1, which is crucial for businesses prioritizing data protection and compliance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
1 TB of OneDrive storage
$5
user/month
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SugarSync
100GB
$7.49
per month
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Free Trial
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Free Trial is available
SugarSync
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
7,799
8.1
53
Ease of Use
8.6
7,848
8.6
53
Ease of Setup
8.6
1,620
9.2
22
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,462
8.8
15
Quality of Support
8.4
6,072
7.3
44
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,394
6.9
14
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
7,598
5.4
51
Features by Category
Cloud Content CollaborationHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
8.7
83,922
8.3
320
File Management
8.7
5991
8.8
27
8.6
6012
8.3
27
8.8
6084
9.0
27
8.5
5881
7.8
25
8.5
4999
7.9
19
Collaboration
8.7
5311
7.9
21
9.0
6148
8.6
25
8.3
5398
6.2
18
8.4
4727
6.9
16
Administration
8.7
3930
8.2
13
8.9
4203
9.0
12
8.7
3856
7.8
9
8.8
3859
8.2
13
8.7
4232
8.1
13
8.7
3569
8.1
13
9.0
4332
8.1
13
Platform
8.9
1031
10.0
5
8.8
1368
7.9
11
8.5
1063
9.5
7
8.7
1067
9.4
6
8.6
861
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
155
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
9.4
9
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Management
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.4
15
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
SugarSync
SugarSync
Microsoft OneDrive for Business and SugarSync are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business has no unique categories
SugarSync
SugarSync is categorized as Online Backup
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.4%
SugarSync
SugarSync
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.8%
Higher Education
5.3%
Computer Software
5.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
69.4%
SugarSync
SugarSync
Information Technology and Services
12.3%
Computer Software
10.8%
Staffing and Recruiting
7.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.6%
Airlines/Aviation
4.6%
Other
60.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel J.
DJ
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Microsoft's SkyDrive is a decent option, especially if you're in the Windows ecosystem. It is well integrated in to Microsoft Office and offers a decent amount of storage space. The syncing seems reliable and their online editors for Office documents is...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Mike J.
MJ
Mike J.
Verified User in Oil & Energy

EVERYTHING My client had approximately 30 GB in 25,000 files stored in Dropbox. We migrated them into OneDrive for Business. Here are some gotchas discovered along the way: It's not just a file system. It's really a SharePoint Document Library behind...

SugarSync
SugarSync
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rusty P.
RP
Rusty P.
Verified User in Medical Devices

This product has multiple uses--it is an on-line backup application, but we have used it for so much more than that. We have a virtual client within our network that our marketing department can send a video, PDF, picture, Word document etc to and then...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Tomas A.
TA
Tomas A.
Verified User in Management Consulting

First, ot lacks some advanced features such as collaboration and doc editing. Second, it is expensive Overall, SugarSync is a choice for users who are looking for a simple cloud storage and file synchronization service. However, it is important to note...

Alternatives
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business Alternatives
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Add Google Workspace
Dropbox
Dropbox
Add Dropbox
Box
Box
Add Box
Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile
Add Progress ShareFile
SugarSync
SugarSync Alternatives
pCloud
pCloud
Add pCloud
Box
Box
Add Box
Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile
Add Progress ShareFile
Dropbox
Dropbox
Add Dropbox
Discussions
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business Discussions
Which is better Drop box or One drive
14 comments
James M.
JM
One drive is the best. It is very secure and user friendly. Read more
Can you save pictures as well as documents in one drive
6 comments
Jamie J.
JJ
Yes, you can save pictures to OneDrive. In fact, you can save all sorts of file types as long as you have the space to do so. Read more
Is there any way to see your files on the web?
6 comments
Jamie J.
JJ
Visit https://onedrive.live.com and sign in.Read more
SugarSync
SugarSync Discussions
Sharing with non-SugarSync users: is it free?
1 comment
Caetano B.
CB
No, but the people you shared something need to register a free account to access the files online, account that comes with zero storage but get 512 MB of...Read more
What is SugarSync?
1 comment
Brett T.
BT
Love ❤️ itRead more
Is SugarSync secure?
1 comment
AP
Yes, it is secureRead more