SugarSync vs. WeTransfer

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SugarSync
Score 4.4 out of 10
N/A
SugarSync is a cloud storage and backup solution designed for small businesses.
$7.50
per month
WeTransfer
Score 7.8 out of 10
N/A
WeTransfer offers a large file transfer service which includes up to 20 GB transfer with its Pro service, as well as 100 GB of cloud storage.
$12
per month
Pricing
SugarSyncWeTransfer
Editions & Modules
100 GB
$7.49
per month
250 GB
$9.99
per month
500 GB
$18.95
per month
Pro
$12.00
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
SugarSyncWeTransfer
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
SugarSyncWeTransfer
Features
SugarSyncWeTransfer
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
SugarSync
9.4
8 Ratings
12% above category average
WeTransfer
-
Ratings
Versioning8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Video files9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Audio files10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Document collaboration10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Access control10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
File search9.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Device sync10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
SugarSync
9.7
8 Ratings
12% above category average
WeTransfer
-
Ratings
User and role management10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
File organization9.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Device management10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
SugarSync
10.0
8 Ratings
15% above category average
WeTransfer
-
Ratings
Performance10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Reliability10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Storage Reports10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Best Alternatives
SugarSyncWeTransfer
Small Businesses
IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
Score 9.2 out of 10
SugarSync
SugarSync
Score 4.4 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Druva Security Cloud
Druva Security Cloud
Score 9.6 out of 10
M‑Files
M‑Files
Score 8.9 out of 10
Enterprises
Druva Security Cloud
Druva Security Cloud
Score 9.6 out of 10
M‑Files
M‑Files
Score 8.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
SugarSyncWeTransfer
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(10 ratings)
10.0
(11 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(5 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.6
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
SugarSyncWeTransfer
Likelihood to Recommend
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.
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WeTransfer
It is the most appropriate tool to quickly share documents with someone you don't want to give access to your company's own online library, yet you have to share files. It's great that there's no need to create a user, nor for uploading or downloading files. Just have in mind that the documents on the link have an expiration day!
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Pros
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
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WeTransfer
  • You don't have to sign up for an account, you can just use it when visiting the website.
  • It is really simple and straightforward to use.
  • It has never failed me.
  • It tells you when your files have been successfully sent and when the other person downloaded it.
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Cons
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.
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WeTransfer
  • With the free version, you are limited to 2GB of file transferring. Likely if you are sending lots of files, you'll be upgrading to Plus instead.
  • Download links expire after a certain amount of time. It's important to download each link immediately and not forget where you left the downloaded files.
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Likelihood to Renew
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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WeTransfer
No answers on this topic
Usability
Ziff Davis Inc
No answers on this topic
WeTransfer
I am generally very satisfied with the service. The free version alone takes care of 90% of my needs. The same holds for a lot of other people. It's a very smart business model as it gained mass market appeal (e.g. personal use) and thereby carries a lot of trust. I also never had issues using it.
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Performance
Ziff Davis Inc
No answers on this topic
WeTransfer
WeTransfer is extremely reliable 99% of the time. There has been twice in 4 years that their service was unavailable due to server outage for several hours.
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Support Rating
Ziff Davis Inc
Customer service is amazing, they are always fast to respond and very helpful.
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WeTransfer
I've only reached out to WeTransfer support once, but they were prompt, courteous, and answered my question. I assume that future interactions would be the same, I'm looking forward to being a long term customer.
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Alternatives Considered
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.
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WeTransfer
While Dropbox does offer features that WeTransfer does not in terms of collaboration & organization, WeTransfer is the better option for simple file transfers. In my experience, WeTransfer is much faster for uploads & downloads. The premium version of WeTransfer also offers a lot of customization options that Dropbox does not.
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Return on Investment
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.
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WeTransfer
  • When we've had our BETA testing programs for our products, we always used WeTransfer to send our BETA version of our products. Doing this using WeTransfer was free and we also didn't have to worry about unauthorized people later down the road downloading these versions as WeTransfer deletes the files after a small number of days.
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