Box vs Sync.com: Which Cloud Storage Tool Is Better in 2026?
Box
From $15Sync.com
From $8Quick verdict
Overall pick: Tie
Pick Box if you need real-time document co-editing, a REST API, and enterprise governance for regulated workflows; it costs more per seat at $15 but covers collaboration and integration needs. Pick Sync.com if confidentiality is the priority and you want default zero-knowledge encryption at a lower $8 per-seat starting price, accepting that real-time co-editing and API access are absent. Neither tool is strictly better: the choice hinges on whether collaboration and integrations or client-side encryption and lower seat cost matter more.
- Sync.com's entry plan ($8) is 47% cheaper than Box's ($15).
- Both offer a free plan, so you can test them side by side at no cost.
- Only Box offers: real-time document co-editing & preview, rest api & enterprise cloud integrations.
- Only Sync.com offers: client-side zero-knowledge encryption.
Cost calculator
| Tool | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Box · per user | $75.00 | $900 |
| Sync.com · per user | $40.00 | $480 |
Based on entry-level paid plans. Prices change, so check the vendor before you buy.
Which one should you choose?
| If you need… | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Team needs to co-edit documents in real time | Box | Box lists real-time document co-editing and preview; Sync.com does not. |
| Buyer prioritizes client-side zero-knowledge encryption | Sync.com | Sync.com has zero-knowledge encryption by default; Box does not offer it. |
| Organization needs REST API and cloud integrations | Box | Box lists REST API and enterprise cloud integrations; Sync.com does not list API support. |
| Cost-sensitive team buying per seat | Sync.com | Sync.com starts at $8 per seat versus Box at $15 per seat. |
| Regulated enterprise needing HIPAA, GDPR and SOC2 compliance | Tie | Both tools list enterprise compliance covering HIPAA, GDPR and SOC2. |
Feature comparison: Box vs Sync.com
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✅ | ✅ |
| Starting price | $15 /user/mo | $8 /user/mo |
| Client-side zero-knowledge encryption | — | ✅ |
| File version history & recovery (30+ days) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Large file transfer (100GB+ / link) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Real-time document co-editing & preview | ✅ | — |
| HIPAA, GDPR & SOC2 compliance | ✅ | ✅ |
| Password-protected & expiring links | ✅ | ✅ |
| Smart on-demand selective sync | ✅ | ✅ |
| REST API & enterprise cloud integrations | ✅ | — |
Highlighted rows are where the tools differ.
Pros and cons
Box
- Real-time document co-editing and preview for team collaboration
- REST API and enterprise cloud integrations
- Enterprise compliance plus password-protected links and smart sync
- Large file transfer and file version history included
- No client-side zero-knowledge encryption
- Higher starting price at $15 per seat
- Per-seat billing scales cost with team size
Sync.com
- Default zero-knowledge encryption for confidential storage
- Lower starting price at $8 per seat
- Enterprise compliance plus password-protected links and smart sync
- Large file transfer and file version history included
- No real-time document co-editing or preview
- No REST API or enterprise cloud integrations
- Per-seat billing scales cost with team size
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At a glance
Enterprise Content Cloud with advanced governance, unlimited storage, and Shield security.
Founded 2005 · From $15 · 7/8 tracked features
Best for: regulated enterprises, HIPAA & finance compliance
See Box alternatives →Private cloud storage with default zero-knowledge encryption and unlimited data transfer.
Founded 2011 · From $8 · 6/8 tracked features
Best for: confidential document storage, healthcare & legal privacy
See Sync.com alternatives →FAQ
Is Box cheaper than Sync.com?
No. Box starts at $15 per seat, while Sync.com starts at $8 per seat; both bill per seat and offer a free plan.
Does Sync.com offer zero-knowledge encryption?
Yes. Sync.com lists client-side zero-knowledge encryption, which Box does not offer.
Can I co-edit documents in real time with Sync.com?
No. Sync.com does not list real-time document co-editing or preview; Box does.
Do both tools support enterprise compliance?
Yes. Both Box and Sync.com list HIPAA, GDPR and SOC2 compliance.
Does Box provide an API?
Yes. Box lists a REST API and enterprise cloud integrations; Sync.com does not list API support.
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