Box vs Sync.com
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Box
Businesses that want a Dropbox replacement with content management, governance add-ons and unlimited storage at the same per-user price as Dropbox Standard.
Sync.com
Freelancers, small firms and privacy-conscious individuals who want zero-knowledge storage at a lower price than enterprise security tools.
Side by side
| Box | Sync.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (10 GB); Business Starter from $5/user/month (billed annually, 3-user minimum) | Free (5 GB); Teams from $6/user/month (billed annually, 3-user minimum) |
| G2 Rating | 4.2 (5,254 reviews) | 4.3 (56 reviews) |
| Best For | Businesses that want a Dropbox replacement with content management, governance add-ons and unlimited storage at the same per-user price as Dropbox Standard. | Freelancers, small firms and privacy-conscious individuals who want zero-knowledge storage at a lower price than enterprise security tools. |
Pros and cons
Box
Pros
- Unlimited storage on Business at $15/user/month (annual)
- Unlimited e-signature requests from Business
- Business Starter at $5/user/month suits very small teams
- Strong admin, watermarking and DLP features on business plans
Cons
- Personal Pro is only 100 GB for $10/month
- Low upload limits on cheaper tiers (250 MB free, 2 GB Business Starter)
- HIPAA BAAs only on Enterprise and above
Sync.com
Pros
- Zero-knowledge encryption is standard, not an upgrade
- Teams plans from $6/user/month billed annually
- Advanced share controls on personal paid plans
- Up to 365 days of file history on higher plans
Cons
- 1 TB personal plan costs more per year than Dropbox Plus with 2 TB
- SSO not listed on pricing pages
- Data stored in Canada only
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Best File Sharing Software for Business
Box is the best file sharing software for most businesses: unlimited storage, unlimited e-signature and SSO at $15 per user per month billed annually. Choose ShareFile for client portals, Dropbox for an affordable HIPAA BAA, and Tresorit or Sync.com for zero-knowledge encryption.
Dropbox alternatives
Google Drive is the best Dropbox alternative for most individuals and families: more free storage, a 100 GB tier for $1.99 a month and 2 TB for $99.99 a year. Teams should look at Box for unlimited storage at Dropbox Standard's price, or Sync.com and Tresorit if zero-knowledge encryption matters.