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At a Glance
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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pCloud
pCloud
Star Rating
(156)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.99 per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that SugarSync excels in Remote Backup with a score of 9.2, making it a reliable choice for those prioritizing data safety. In contrast, pCloud also offers strong backup capabilities but scores slightly lower at 8.6.
  • Reviewers mention that SugarSync's File Sharing feature is robust, scoring 8.6, while pCloud outperforms with a score of 8.8, indicating a more user-friendly experience for sharing files.
  • G2 users highlight that SugarSync's Simultaneously Editing feature is less effective, scoring only 6.2, whereas pCloud shines with a score of 7.9, allowing for better collaboration among team members.
  • Users on G2 report that SugarSync's Quality of Support is a concern, with a score of 7.3, while pCloud receives a higher score of 8.1, suggesting that users may find better assistance when issues arise.
  • Reviewers mention that SugarSync's Product Direction is perceived negatively, scoring only 5.4, indicating potential concerns about future updates and features, while pCloud enjoys a much more favorable score of 8.9.
  • Users say that both platforms offer solid Device Syncing capabilities, with SugarSync scoring 8.8 and pCloud slightly ahead at 8.9, making them both reliable options for syncing across devices.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SugarSync
100GB
$7.49
per month
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pCloud
Premium
$3.99
per month
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Free Trial
SugarSync
Free Trial is available
pCloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
53
8.7
132
Ease of Use
8.6
53
8.7
133
Ease of Setup
9.2
22
9.0
20
Ease of Admin
8.8
15
8.3
19
Quality of Support
7.3
44
8.1
118
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
6.9
14
7.2
15
Product Direction (% positive)
5.4
51
8.9
132
Features by Category
Cloud Content CollaborationHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
8.3
320
7.9
1,802
File Management
8.8
27
8.9
126
8.3
27
8.3
126
9.0
27
8.7
124
7.8
25
8.3
120
7.9
19
8.2
119
Collaboration
7.9
21
8.2
111
8.6
25
8.8
123
6.2
18
7.9
95
6.9
16
7.9
98
Administration
8.2
13
8.1
97
9.0
12
8.7
94
7.8
9
8.1
101
8.2
13
8.2
99
8.1
13
8.4
107
8.1
13
8.5
93
8.1
13
8.6
110
Platform
10.0
5
7.8
10
7.9
11
8.2
23
9.5
7
7.0
11
9.4
6
6.7
10
Not enough data
3.3
5
8.9
155
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
Management
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.4
15
Not enough data
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
SugarSync
SugarSync
pCloud
pCloud
SugarSync and pCloud are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
SugarSync
SugarSync is categorized as Online Backup
pCloud
pCloud is categorized as Photo Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SugarSync
SugarSync
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.9%
pCloud
pCloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.8%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
pCloud
pCloud
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Marketing and Advertising
10.1%
Higher Education
6.7%
Telecommunications
4.0%
Photography
4.0%
Other
63.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
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...

pCloud
pCloud
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Julian B.
JB
Julian B.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

pClpud is very easy to start using, registration is a quick and simple process. Personally I really like the design of the application, it has colors that are sober and very pleasant. The interface also seems excellent because of how intuitive it is, it is...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Photography
GP
Verified User in Photography

I hate to take issue with so many, but for me pCloud did not meet my needs. For months, I have been working with pCloud support to load a full set of my folders & files to their server. After much effort and many days and even more emails we got the data...

Alternatives
SugarSync
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pCloud
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Discussions
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
pCloud
pCloud Discussions
pCloud Crypto Hack challenge
2 comments
ZEINI S.
ZS
Challenges must exist, but to respond to them must be more prepared.Read more
Is pCloud any good?
2 comments
Todd R.
TR
pCloud is the best cloud service I have ever used, fast, reliable and affordableRead more
What is pCloud used for?
1 comment
Futch .
F
If your laptop hard drive gets too full you can move some of the files you don't use every day to PCloud and access them from "the cloud" whenever you need...Read more