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How to Replace SyncOverview
Features
46 features across 13 categories
Accessibility(3)
Access your Sync account from any Windows, Mac, iOS or Android device, or any web browser
Access your files even if you don't have an internet connection
Access your files from the web browser anytime, anywhere
Administration(9)
Monitor user, file and account activity so you can audit who is doing what
Enable multiple administrators as needed
All employee accounts are billed together with newly added users pro-rated
Enable or disable link and folder sharing per user or group
Assign centralized folder access per user or group
Set passwords for each user allowing you to quickly restore forgotten passwords or sign in as users
Administrator account to add, remove and manage separate accounts for each user
Configure user permissions by group with Sync RBAC
Easily change your account details to transfer ownership at any time
Backup(3)
Recover from ransomware and accidents by rewinding your files to a previous date or time
Preview and restore previous versions of a file, including deleted files with 180-day or 365-day history depending on plan
Back up your files all in one place, ensuring you never lose your files again with centralized, real-time backups
Branding(1)
Replace the Sync logo with your company logo when sharing files externally to clients
Collaboration(6)
Enable comments when sharing with links to keep your communication all in one place
Easily request files from multiple people without giving them access to what others have sent
Share files and folders with clients and customers with file portal capabilities and optional custom branding
Easily share files and folders to anyone by sending secure links with unlimited shares
Get instant notifications when someone has viewed a file you shared
Collaborate with internal and external users by working out of the same set of folders and files
Compliance(4)
Sync is committed to safeguarding UK / EU personal information by complying with the EU GDPR
Sync is committed to safeguarding personal healthcare information (PHI) by complying with government mandated regulations
Sync is a perfect choice for conducting business worldwide with EU, UK and Canadian compliance built in
System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 compliance built-in
Integration(2)
Sync integrates directly with Windows File Explorer and Mac Finder for easy file management
Open, edit and save your documents in Sync with the Microsoft Office 365 desktop, mobile or online web browser apps
Mobile(2)
Automatically upload photos taken on your mobile device to your Sync account
Access your files in Sync directly from your phone or tablet with iOS and Android apps
Privacy(1)
Sync does not track, share or sell app usage data
Productivity(1)
Preview Microsoft Office document formats, PDF and image formats without downloading
Security(10)
Enforce 2FA per user, group, or company wide
Controls like read-only access, expiry dates, download limits and notifications ensure you're always in control
Unique end-to-end encrypted storage platform ensures only you have access to your files
Manage per-user, per folder access permissions easily with read-only, read-write options
Password protect your links for added security when sharing files
Disable lost or stolen devices easily to keep your Sync account safe
Remotely delete files when revoking access to shares to maintain compliance
Set links to preview only (no download) when sharing previewable document formats such as PDF, Excel, Word and image files
Control access with passwords, expiry dates, upload capability, email notifications and more
Add a second layer of security to your account and devices
Storage(3)
Save space on your computer with files-on-demand. Browse your cloud files directly from Windows Explorer and Mac Finder
Archive your files in the cloud-only to free up space on your computers and devices
Get unlimited data transfer and the people you share with get instant access, no Sync account or software required
Sync(1)
With multiple computers, define which folders in your Sync folder download to each computer
Pricing
Pro Solo
- ✓5TB storage
- ✓Advanced sharing
- ✓Unlimited data transfer
- ✓End-to-end encryption
- ✓File history and recovery
- ✓Real-time backup and sync
- ✓Access from anywhere
- ✓No third-party tracking
Personal
- ✓1TB storage
- ✓Advanced sharing
Teams Standard
- ✓1TB storage
- ✓Advanced sharing
- ✓Admin account
- ✓Team shared folders
- ✓File requests
- ✓Activity logs
- ✓Real-time backup and sync
- ✓180-day file recovery
Teams+ Unlimited
Popular- ✓Unlimited storage
- ✓Custom branding
- ✓Admin delegation
- ✓Sync RBAC
- ✓Unlimited sharing
- ✓365-day file recovery
- ✓Phone support
- ✓Team shared folders
- ✓File requests
- ✓Activity logs
- ✓Role-based access controls
- ✓Admin role delegation
- ✓2FA enforcement policy
Enterprise
- ✓Minimum 100 users
- ✓Custom requirements
- ✓Account manager
- ✓Training options
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Buying Sync saves ~$53,280 over 3 years vs building.
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Integrations
3 known integrations