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Dropbox vs Sync.com: catalog facts
Dropbox	Sync.com
Freemium A small free tier is available. More storage and features require a paid plan.	Freemium A small free tier is available. More storage requires a paid plan.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
The most mature and reliable sync engine, with clients everywhere Smart sync keeps large libraries usable on small disks	Zero-knowledge encryption applies to everything by default, not as an add-on Sharing links with passwords, expiry and download limits
The free tier is only a few gigabytes and caps linked devices Files are stored unencrypted from the provider's point of view	No Linux client Zero-knowledge means a forgotten password can mean permanent data loss
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 September 22, 2026

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