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Sync.com review

End-to-end encrypted cloud storage with automatic camera upload and plans up to unlimited storage.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 9, 2026

Performance (40%)
8.2
Ease of use (25%)
7.9
Value (35%)
8.3

Sync.com combines end-to-end encryption with big storage tiers, which makes it a strong fit for people backing up years of photos who also care about privacy. The company says its encrypted platform ensures only you can access your files, and it does not track, share or sell app usage data. The free plan includes 5 GB and syncs up to 5 of your devices. Paid plans start large: Personal 1 TB is $9 a month billed annually, $108 for the first year after a 25% discount from $12, Solo 5 TB is $21 a month and Personal Unlimited is $33.75 a month on the same first-year offer, with 365-day file history. The mobile apps upload photos and videos automatically, and you can keep chosen files offline. If you only need 100 or 200 GB, Sync.com is poor value because there is no small tier, and the prices shown are introductory.

Who it is for

People who want encrypted backup with large storage tiers, including an unlimited personal plan.

Price

5 GB free; Personal 1 TB $9 per month billed annually at $108 for the first year (25% off $12); Solo 5 TB $21; Personal Unlimited $33.75.

Personal 1TB Perfect for personal use and essential storage 25% off for 1 year $16 $12 25% off for 1 year $12 $9
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

  • End-to-end encrypted storage so only you can access your files
  • Automatic camera upload from phones and tablets
  • Apps for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android plus web access
  • Personal Unlimited plan with 365-day file history
  • No third-party tracking of app usage

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: 5 GB free with encryption included
  • Strength: Unlimited storage option for big photo archives
  • Strength: Offline access to chosen files
  • Weakness: Paid plans start at 1 TB, so there is no small cheap tier
  • Weakness: Listed prices are first-year discounts
  • Weakness: Fewer extras like document editing than the big platforms

Key facts

  • Free storage: 5 GB
  • Cheapest paid plan: Personal 1 TB, $9 per month billed annually in year one
  • Largest plan: Personal Unlimited
  • Encryption: End-to-end
  • Free devices: Sync up to 5 of your own devices

Where it ranks

Sync.com is No. 7 in our Best Cloud Storage verdict.

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