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Sync.com vs WeTransfer

Sync.com and WeTransfer are both file storage & sharing tools. Sync.com is aimed at small businesses and freelancers, while WeTransfer is aimed at creators and agencies. WeTransfer costs less, from $7/mo versus $8/mo for Sync.com. Both have a free plan.

Sync.com

End-to-end encrypted cloud storage

WeTransfer

Send large files simply

PricingFreemium · $8Freemium · $7
Starting price$8/mo$7/mo
Free planYesYes
Free trial30 days—
Built forSmall businesses, FreelancersCreators, Agencies
Platformsweb, macos, windows, ios, androidweb, ios, android
CountryCA · 2011NL · 2009
Rating——

Choose Sync.com if

Privacy-focused users and teams.

  • Strong privacy
  • Affordable
  • Compliance-ready

Look elsewhere if: Heavy collaboration.

Choose WeTransfer if

Creatives sending large files.

  • Extremely simple
  • Recipients need no account
  • Creative-industry standard

Look elsewhere if: Ongoing collaboration (Dropbox).

Sync.com vs WeTransfer pricing

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

WeTransfer

  • Free$010 transfers or 3 GB per rolling 30 days
  • Starter$7/moBilled annually; 300 GB per 30 days, max 10 transfers
  • Ultimate$19/moBilled annually; unlimited transfers up to 1 TB each
  • Teams$19/user/moBilled annually; shared workspaces, up to 5 TB storage
  • EnterpriseCustomCustom plan via sales

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

WeTransfer · Key features

  • Large file transfers
  • Links and email sending
  • Password and expiry (paid)
  • Branded pages
  • Storage on paid plans
  • Download tracking

Cons

  • Free limits tightened
  • Not a sync tool
  • Paid needed for control

Sync.com vs WeTransfer: FAQ

Which is cheaper, Sync.com or WeTransfer?

WeTransfer starts at $7/mo and Sync.com at $8/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do Sync.com and WeTransfer have a free plan?

Yes, both Sync.com and WeTransfer have a free plan; paid plans add more usage and features.

Which is better for small businesses, Sync.com or WeTransfer?

Sync.com lists small businesses as a core audience, while WeTransfer is aimed more at creators and agencies.

Not sure yet?