Compare software

Sync.com vs iCloud Drive: catalog facts
Sync.com	iCloud Drive
Freemium A small free tier is available. More storage requires a paid plan.	Freemium A small free tier is available. More storage requires a paid iCloud+ plan.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, iOS, Web
Zero-knowledge encryption applies to everything by default, not as an add-on Sharing links with passwords, expiry and download limits	Invisible integration across macOS and iOS, including Desktop and Documents Advanced Data Protection adds end-to-end encryption to most categories
No Linux client Zero-knowledge means a forgotten password can mean permanent data loss	Only 5 GB free, shared across backups, photos and mail Poor experience outside Apple platforms
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

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.