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Nasuni vs Sync.com

Nasuni logo

Nasuni

File Storage

Cloud file storage that keeps the authoritative copy in object storage and caches it at each site

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sync.com logo

Sync.com

File Storage

Cloud storage, backup and sharing with end-to-end encryption

From
$8/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Nasuni subscription is based on managed capacity, so cold data that would cost almost nothing in an archive tier keeps paying the full platform rate, and there is limited incentive structure to delete.; Sync.com all Teams plans require a minimum of 3 users
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nasuni and Sync.com actually diverge.

Attributes where Nasuni and Sync.com differ
AttributeNasuniSync.com
Starting priceOn request$8/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Windows, VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, AzureWeb

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (File Storage).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Nasuni

  • Edge caching appliances
  • Object storage back end
  • Continuous versioning
  • Global file lock
  • Rapid site recovery
  • Ransomware detection

Only in Sync.com

Nothing recorded that Nasuni does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Nasuni

  • Consolidating file servers across many branch offices onto one namespace without shipping data between sitesnot Sync.com
  • Replacing a NAS plus backup plus offsite replication stack with a single recovery modelnot Sync.com
  • Engineering or media teams in different regions who need to work on the same large project filesnot Sync.com
  • An organisation that has been hit by ransomware on file shares and needs version level rollback rather than tape restoresnot Sync.com

Sync.com

  • Sharing patient records between healthcare providers with HIPAA compliancenot Nasuni
  • Managing confidential legal documents with encrypted folders and version historynot Nasuni
  • Providing secure client portals for financial advisors sharing sensitive datanot Nasuni
  • Maintaining GDPR-compliant file storage for European customer datanot Nasuni
  • Enabling remote work access to sensitive files without third-party trackingnot Nasuni

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Nasuni

  • Subscription is based on managed capacity, so cold data that would cost almost nothing in an archive tier keeps paying the full platform rate, and there is limited incentive structure to delete.
  • Every site needs an appliance, virtual or physical, which is a footprint and a patching obligation at locations that previously had only a file server or nothing.
  • A read that misses the local cache is fetched from object storage, so the first access to a cold large file is at cloud latency and users experience it as the system being slow at random.
  • Global file lock serialises access across regions, so genuinely collaborative editing of the same large files still involves waiting for another site to release the lock rather than merging.
  • The object storage underneath is your contract, so API transaction and egress charges from Azure or AWS land on your cloud bill and are not covered by the Nasuni subscription you were quoted against.

Sync.com

  • All Teams plans require a minimum of 3 users
  • The advertised low monthly rate (e.g. $4/month for Teams 1TB) is a promotional annual rate described as 50% off; the standard monthly price is $8/month without the promotion
  • Enterprise pricing for 100+ users is custom and requires contacting a dedicated account manager

Pricing, plan by plan

Nasuni

On request
  • Nasuni File Data Platform$undefined/year
    • Subscription based on managed capacity
    • Edge appliances at each site
    • Continuous versioning and rapid recovery

Sync.com

$8/month
  • Teams 1TB$8/month
    • 1 TB secure storage
    • Advanced sharing
    • Administrator account
  • Teams 2TB$12/month
    • 2 TB secure storage
    • Custom branding
    • Role-based access control
  • Teams 10TB$18/month
    • 10 TB secure storage
    • VIP support
    • 365-day history
  • Sync Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • Custom storage limits
    • Custom branding
    • Role-based access control

Which should you pick?

Choose Nasuni if

  • You need edge caching appliances.
  • You work on Web, Windows, VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure.
  • You also want object storage back end.
Nasuni review

Choose Sync.com if

Nothing in the data separates Sync.com from Nasuni on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Sync.com review

Questions people ask

Is Nasuni or Sync.com better?
Neither clearly leads. Nasuni starts at On request and Sync.com at $8/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nasuni or Sync.com?
Nasuni starts at On request and Sync.com at $8/month.
Does Nasuni or Sync.com run on more platforms?
Nasuni runs on Web, Windows, VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure. Sync.com runs on Web.
What is Nasuni best used for?
Nasuni is most often used for consolidating file servers across many branch offices onto one namespace without shipping data between sites, replacing a nas plus backup plus offsite replication stack with a single recovery model, engineering or media teams in different regions who need to work on the same large project files, an organisation that has been hit by ransomware on file shares and needs version level rollback rather than tape restores. Of those, consolidating file servers across many branch offices onto one namespace without shipping data between sites and replacing a nas plus backup plus offsite replication stack with a single recovery model are not what Sync.com is typically brought in for.
What can Nasuni do that Sync.com cannot?
Nasuni covers Edge caching appliances, Object storage back end, Continuous versioning, Global file lock.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Nasuni: Do I still need a backup product?

That is the pitch: continuous versioning in object storage replaces the backup schedule for file data. Databases and virtual machines still need their own tooling.

Sync.com: What are the Sync.com team plan price differences?

Sync.com offers three main team tiers: Teams 1TB at $8/month per user (annual), Teams 2TB at $12/month per user (annual), and Teams 10TB at $18/month per user (annual). All require a minimum of 3 users. Higher tiers include enhanced features like custom branding, admin delegation, and longer file history.

Source
Nasuni: Who owns the storage account?

You do. Nasuni writes into object storage you contract for, which also means the cloud provider bills you directly for it.

Sync.com: Does Sync.com offer a free trial?

Yes, Sync.com offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. All plans also include a full 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Nasuni: How fast is recovery of a whole site?

An appliance can be serving files within hours because data is pulled on demand, but performance stays degraded while the cache refills.

Sync.com: What file history retention does Sync.com provide?

Sync.com Teams 1TB includes 180-day file history. Teams 2TB and Teams 10TB offer 365-day history. This history duration applies across all shared files and team folders.

Source
Nasuni: Is pricing published?

No. Nasuni sells through quotes based on managed capacity and site count, so comparisons need a real proposal rather than a list price.

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