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Dropbox vs SugarSync: catalog facts
Dropbox	SugarSync
Freemium A small free tier is available. More storage and features require a paid plan.	Paid Paid plans with a 30-day free trial; the team plan starts at $55 per month for three…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Android, Web
The most mature and reliable sync engine, with clients everywhere Smart sync keeps large libraries usable on small disks	Syncs any folder rather than one fixed sync folder Link sharing with view-only options
The free tier is only a few gigabytes and caps linked devices Files are stored unencrypted from the provider's point of view	No free tier beyond the trial Closed source, files stored on SugarSync servers
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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