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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Encircle

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AEncircle is a field documentation solution for restoration contractors, used to capture photos, videos, notes, floor plans, moisture readings, drying logs, contents inventories, and e-signatures. With a mobile app designed to be used in the field under any conditions, restorers can quickly capture the facts to tell the story of a property loss. Encircle also features real-time sync between the web and mobile applications, so users can watch as the job file is populated with information…

    $250

    per month

    SugarSync

    Score3.6 out of 10
    N/ASugarSync is a cloud storage and backup solution designed for small businesses.

    $7.50

    per month

    Pricing
    EncircleSugarSync
    Editions & Modules
    Small Shop
    $250
    per month
    Medium Shop
    $425
    per month
    Large Shop
    $625
    per month
    100 GB
    $7.49
    per month
    250 GB
    $9.99
    per month
    500 GB
    $18.95
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    EncircleSugarSync
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsMonthly Encircle subscription fee includes unlimited users, unlimited data storage, and mobile & web application access. Optional subscription add-ons or pay-as-you-go pricing available for Encircle Floor Plan & Xactimate Sketch Integration. Encircle subscription includes all features, access to Encircle Floor Plan, a dedicated Customer Success Manager, personalized training & onboarding, access to EncircleU (15+ hours of IICRC and RIA CE credits), unlimited technical support, and digitization of standard business forms.—
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    Features
    EncircleSugarSync
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Encircle and SugarSync
    Feature
    Encircle
    -
    Ratings
    SugarSync
    9.4
    8 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Versioning00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Video files00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Document collaboration00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Access control00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    File search00 Ratings9.08 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Encircle and SugarSync
    Feature
    Encircle
    -
    Ratings
    SugarSync
    9.7
    8 Ratings
    11% above category average
    User and role management00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    File organization00 Ratings9.08 Ratings
    Device management00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Encircle and SugarSync
    Feature
    Encircle
    -
    Ratings
    SugarSync
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Performance00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Reliability00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Storage Reports00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
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    EncircleSugarSync
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    Score8.4 out of 10
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    ownCloud
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    EncircleSugarSync
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    EncircleSugarSync
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Encircle Inc.
    Encircle is the best field software we have ever used. The designer must have worked in the field because every challenge we face has been addressed in the software. The ability to provide our Customers so many types of reporting in real time helps keep our company in the forefront of our Industry.
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    Ziff Davis Inc
    When doing daily jobs, if you’re sharing large files, I think Dropbox works a lot better but if you have a system where you’re working within that system and you want to be able to work with that system and have certain folders that you have access to all the time then SugarSync might be just the ticket.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Encircle Inc.
    • Real time reporting from the job site.
    • Very detailed drying reports for all of our water losses
    • Interactive reports for our customers including photos and videos.
    • Excellent content listing and photography options.
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    Ziff Davis Inc
    • Sync files in any folder - rather than forcing you to store them in a certain place (Although this can be confusing too)
    • Works in the background - although this is true for all
    • You can share with others - including those who do not use SugarSync
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Encircle Inc.
    • Sometimes it takes a long time to load the job at the site.
    • As long as the internet signal is strong the software works beautifully. You can work offline in those cases where the signal is not good or not there at all.
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    Ziff Davis Inc
    • Can only think of one thing. I have helped others to get going with SugarSync and they if they have problems it is understanding the cloud.... So maybe (if it dosen't exist already) I would like to have a animation of the proces with "flying" folders between desktops, clouds etc. Otherwise SugarSync is just great.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Encircle Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Ziff Davis Inc
    1. Freemium model is the ideal marketing for an app like this. 2. Now their sync methods with Android are worse
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    Support Rating
    Encircle Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Ziff Davis Inc
    Customer service is amazing, they are always fast to respond and very helpful.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Encircle Inc.
    They fail to have the same features and customer service
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    Ziff Davis Inc
    SugarSync, like all solutions, has its place in the data storage stack within a company. The main reason SugarSync is better than the other solutions is that it enables me to leave my hard drive organized and keep my existing file trees. I don't have to constantly move or copy files to a specific folder if I want them backed up.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Encircle Inc.
    • Increase in Average Job Size
    • Major Increase in the QUALITY of our documentation
    • The technician say it takes longer to do the handwritten paperwork, but I would argue that they weren’t doing it the correct way before and if they were, it’s actually faster using Encircle.
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    Ziff Davis Inc
    • There were some opensource alternatives but we wanted something with better support which SugarSync offers.
    • We achieved faster project collaboration with SugarSync.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    ScreenShots

    Encircle Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Encircle Claim Home Screen: Job documentation is captured in the app, which was designed to be used in the field.Screenshot of an Encircle Floor Plan: Used to captures and view 2D property floor plans directly from a smart phone.Screenshot of Encircle Reports: Detailed, organized, and professional reports can be created from any location.Screenshot of Encircle Hydro: Digital drying logs, moisture mapping, and an S500 compliant mitigation checklist for water damage restoration.Screenshot of Encircle Contents: Inventory contents are displayed and all the needed details are captured.