What are the differences between Box and SugarSync?


Let us understand the concepts of Box and SugarSync before learning the differences between them.

Box

Box is the Secure Content Cloud, easy-to-use platform that is built for the entire content lifecycle, from starting of file creation and sharing, to co-editing, signature, classification, and retention. We can work securely from anywhere.

It was launched in the year 2005 by Box Inc. This company is mainly focus on cloud content management and file sharing service for businesses. It can be supported in windows, macOS, and several mobile platforms

Features

The features of Box are as follows −

  • It is a secure collaboration on any device

  • Box is trusted all leading organizations in the world

  • Frictionless security

  • Seamless collaboration

  • Simplified workflow

Advantages

The advantages of Box are as follows −

  • Unlimited storage

  • Easy synchronization

  • Share documents

  • Easy to install and set up

  • Cost effective

  • Frequent updates

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of Box are as follows −

  • An easier "offline" mode

  • Have to manage the similar files across folders

  • There is no free option for Box

  • Technical Support team's response is very slow

SugarSync

It is one of the longest-running cloud back-up services around started in year 2004. It is a convenient way to back up, sync, and access files from anywhere, anytime. It is one of the simplest file syncing services we have ever seen.

It can sync and securely access our files from the cloud in seconds. It can also save, view, and edit our documents across multiple devices and can manage and share our files the way we want.

Features

The features of SugarSync are as follows −

  • In SugarSync we can safely access and share our files and folders from anywhere.

  • Multi-Folder Syncing

  • Online Backup

  • Sync Any Device

  • File Sharing with Anyone

  • Security & Protection

  • Easy Restoration

  • Mobile Apps

Advantages

The advantages of SugarSync are as follows −

  • Speed

  • Automatic backup

  • Reliability

  • Sync files

  • Share files and folders

  • Stability

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of SugarSync are as follows −

  • Non-existent customer support

  • Duplicate folder

  • After 30 days free version no longer exists

  • Price is too high

  • Resources decreases

Differences

The major differences between Box and SugarSync are as follows −

BoxSugarSync
Box was launched in the year 2005 by Box Incorporation.
It was launched by J2Global in the year 2009
Box offers 10 GB free storage space.
It does not offer free storage space.
Box has a maximum 100 GB storage space for personal accounts and unlimited for business.
The maximum storage capacity of SugarSync is 60 GB.
Box supports file versioning in premium accounts.
SugarSync supports file versioning.
The maximum file size of BOX is 250 MB for free and 5GB for paid version.
SugarSync file size unlimited.
Box has a band-width limit of 10 GB per month for free and 2 TB per month for paid.
SugarSync has a band-width limit of 10 GB for free and 250 GB for paid.
Box supports remote uploading of 30 MB per file through IFTTT.
SugarSync does not support remote uploading.

Updated on: 23-Mar-2022

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