#31 in Storage & CDNUpdated 2026-08

SugarSync

by SugarSync · Cloud file sync, sharing and backup for your existing folders

33.8 — BenchRank score out of 100

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Overview

SugarSync is a cloud file sync, sharing and backup service that works on your existing folder structure: right-click a folder to add it, and changes are applied across your linked devices through the cloud. It includes file sharing with view-only links, online editing and collaboration, iOS and Android apps, and remote wipe of synced files from a lost or stolen PC or Mac.

Best for: Individuals and small teams wanting existing folders synced and backed up across Mac, PC and mobile.
Pricing: Personal plans are $7.49/month for 100 GB, $9.99/month for 250 GB and $18.95/month for 500 GB, after a 30-day free trial; business pricing is not shown.
Runs on: WebAndroid

Strengths and trade-offs

Strengths

Sync folders in place: right-click any folder to add it
Files encrypted with AES-256, per the vendor's FAQ
Remote wipe removes synced files from a lost PC or Mac
Month-to-month billing, no contract, cancel any time

Trade-offs

No free tier — only a 30-day trial, after which billing starts
Business plan pricing is not published on the pricing page
Plans differ only by storage; largest published size is 500 GB
Page lists features by name only, with no stated limits or version history

Pricing

Published plans from SugarSync’s own pricing page, in USD. Usage charges and add-ons may apply on top.

SugarSync pricing tiers, monthly rates in USD
Plan	Monthly	Includes
100 GB	$7.49per account	100 GB of storage 30-day free trial Sync any folder, iOS and Android apps Remote device wipe and restore data
250 GB	$9.99per account	250 GB of storage Listed as most popular 30-day free trial Same feature set as other personal plans
500 GB	$18.95per account	500 GB of storage 30-day free trial Same feature set as other personal plans

How this score is made up

Each dimension is scored out of 100 and combined into the headline score using fixed weights.

MCP support: 0 out of 100
API quality: 0 out of 100
Documentation: 15 out of 100
Agent friendliness: 52 out of 100
Pricing transparency: 90 out of 100
Customer sentiment: 79 out of 100
Changelog: 40 out of 100
Marketing site structure: 40 out of 100
Operational trust: 25 out of 100

Measured, but not part of the score

Useful to know, but not a mark for or against the product — so these do not affect the ranking.

Openness: 0 out of 100

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