How to Build Your Own Sync
Replace Sync with a custom build. Cloud storage built for privacy
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 46 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 46 features
Security(10 features)
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
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Administration(9 features)
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
+4 more in this category
Collaboration(6 features)
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
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Compliance(4 features)
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
Accessibility(3 features)
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
Backup(3 features)
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
Storage(3 features)
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
Integration(2 features)
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
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 46 features at easy complexity.