Item: SugarSync
Rating: 1
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I have used SugarSync to keep data in sync between my mobile devices and my work laptop.

Pros and Cons

Excellent transfer speed.
Able to synchronize multiple disjoint folders.
Excellent retention of deleted files. They can be restored by using their web interface.

SugarSync has dishonest business practices. They make it extremely difficult for an exiting customer to cancel their account; this leads to yearly charges for unused services (similar to the old ColumbiaHouse practices).
The prices for their product is high.

Return on Investment

I cannot quantify the ROI for this product. It is just a commodity technology now...

Alternatives Considered

Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Dropbox for Business and MEGA

SugarSync has the capability of synchronizing various directories, while some of their most popular competitors don't. However, this differentiator is not sufficient to retain the customers in a market of hyper-competition, as they are not adjusting to decreasing pricing market tendency (increasing value). The only tool they have against the competition is taking their customers prisoners to avoid their migration to the competing technologies.

Other Software Used

MEGA, Dropbox for Business, OneDrive

Likelihood to Recommend

SugarSync is a great technology, but their dishonest business practices and weak marketing inhibited their market development to the product's real potential. Now, it is too late for them; there are many great products on the market at better prices and with greater respect towards their existing or prospective customers. It does not matter how great their product is when there are many competitors doing the same thing but with better prices and providing better services.

SugarSync - good technology with dishonest business practices

Overall Satisfaction with SugarSync