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Backblaze vs Sync.com

Backblaze and Sync.com are both file storage & sharing tools. Backblaze is aimed at freelancers and small businesses, while Sync.com is aimed at small businesses and freelancers. Sync.com costs less, from $8/mo versus $9/mo for Backblaze. Only Sync.com has a free plan.

Backblaze

Unlimited computer backup and B2 cloud storage

Sync.com

End-to-end encrypted cloud storage

PricingPaid · $9Freemium · $8
Starting price$9/mo$8/mo
Free planNoYes
Free trial—30 days
Built forFreelancers, Small businesses, DevelopersSmall businesses, Freelancers
Platformsmacos, windows, webweb, macos, windows, ios, android
CountryUS · 2007CA · 2011
Rating——

Choose Backblaze if

Individuals and developers wanting cheap, reliable storage and backup.

  • Very affordable
  • Simple flat pricing
  • S3-compatible

Look elsewhere if: Teams needing collaborative file sharing (Dropbox).

Choose Sync.com if

Privacy-focused users and teams.

  • Strong privacy
  • Affordable
  • Compliance-ready

Look elsewhere if: Heavy collaboration.

Backblaze vs Sync.com pricing

Backblaze

  • Personal Backup$9/computer/mo$99/yr or $189/2 yrs; unlimited data backup
  • Business Backup$9/computer/mo$99/yr or $189/2 yrs; manage multiple users, admin controls
  • Enterprise ControlCustomOIDC SSO, enhanced backup lockdown, restricted restore
  • B2 Cloud Storage$6.95/TB/moPay-as-you-go; first 10 GB free; free egress up to 3x storage

Sync.com

  • Free$05 GB storage, 5 devices
  • Personal 1TB$16/mo$12/mo billed annually; 25% off first year
  • Solo 5TB$32/mo$28/mo billed annually; 25% off first year
  • Personal Unlimited$54/mo$45/mo billed annually; 25% off first year
  • Teams 1TB$8/user/mo$6 billed annually; min 3 users; 25% off yr 1

Backblaze · Key features

  • Unlimited computer backup
  • B2 S3-compatible object storage
  • Free egress up to 3x stored data
  • Partner integrations (Cloudflare, Veeam, NAS)
  • Version history and restores by mail
  • Object lock for ransomware protection

Cons

  • Fewer services than AWS
  • Computer Backup restores can be slow
  • Limited regions

Sync.com · Key features

  • Zero-knowledge encryption
  • File sharing with passwords
  • Team admin
  • Version history
  • Compliance
  • Office integration

Cons

  • Slower sync
  • Fewer integrations
  • No Linux client

Backblaze vs Sync.com: FAQ

Which is cheaper, Backblaze or Sync.com?

Sync.com starts at $8/mo and Backblaze at $9/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do Backblaze and Sync.com have a free plan?

Backblaze has no free plan. Sync.com has a free plan.

Not sure yet?