Software · head to head
Sync.com vs CrashPlan
Sync.com
Software
Cloud storage, backup and sharing with end-to-end encryption
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
CrashPlan
Software
Endpoint backup designed for work-from-anywhere
- From
- $8/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Sync.com all Teams plans require a minimum of 3 users; CrashPlan initial data uploads can be noticeably slow, often taking several full days for complete system backups
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Sync.com and CrashPlan actually diverge.
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Sync.com
Nothing recorded that CrashPlan does not also cover.
Only in CrashPlan
- Automatic backup
- Continuous protection
- Legal hold
- Centralized administration
- Unlimited storage
- AES 256-bit encryption
- Active Directory
- LDAP
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Sync.com
No use cases recorded yet. See the Sync.com review.
CrashPlan
- Data protectionnot Sync.com
- Disaster recoverynot Sync.com
- Business continuitynot Sync.com
- Ransomware protectionnot Sync.com
- Compliancenot Sync.com
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
CrashPlan
- Initial data uploads can be noticeably slow, often taking several full days for complete system backups
- Occasional slow restore speeds for very large files impact recovery time objectives
- Full system recovery requires requesting hard drive delivery instead of bare-metal restore capability
- Difficulties reported with backing up or restoring data from external hard drives
- Pricing is higher than some competitors like Backblaze when compared per user/month
- Limited SIEM integration and governance reporting for enterprise environments
Pricing, plan by plan
Sync.com
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Sync.com review.
CrashPlan
$8/month- Professional (Monthly)$8/month
- Unlimited backup capacity
- Unlimited file versions
- 90-day deleted file retention
- Professional (Annual)$88/year
- All Monthly features
- $0.88 savings per month vs monthly billing
- Professional (2-Year)$158/2 years
- All features
- Lower per-month cost vs annual
Which should you pick?
Choose Sync.com if
Nothing in the data separates Sync.com from CrashPlan on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose CrashPlan if
- You need automatic backup.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Cloud (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace).
- You also want continuous protection.
Questions people ask
- Is Sync.com or CrashPlan better?
- Neither clearly leads. Sync.com starts at On request and CrashPlan at $8/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Sync.com or CrashPlan?
- Sync.com starts at On request and CrashPlan at $8/month.
- Does Sync.com or CrashPlan run on more platforms?
- Sync.com runs on Web. CrashPlan runs on Windows, macOS, Cloud (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace).
- What can Sync.com do that CrashPlan cannot?
- CrashPlan covers Automatic backup, Continuous protection, Legal hold, Centralized administration.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
CrashPlan: What is CrashPlan's pricing for business backup?
CrashPlan Professional Edition costs $8 per user/month (billed monthly), $7.33 per user/month when billed annually ($88/year), or $158 per user for a 2-year commitment. This includes unlimited backup capacity, unlimited file versions, and 90-day deleted file retention.
SourceCrashPlan: Does CrashPlan offer a free trial?
Yes, CrashPlan offers a 14-day free trial. Credit card information is required for signup, but there will be no charge if you cancel during the trial period. Your credit card will be automatically charged when the trial ends unless you cancel.
SourceCrashPlan: What platforms and services does CrashPlan protect?
CrashPlan protects Windows and Mac endpoints, Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams), and Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive). The platform provides backup for endpoints, servers, and cloud applications.
SourceCrashPlan: Does CrashPlan have a free version for consumers?
No, CrashPlan discontinued its consumer personal backup tier and now focuses exclusively on commercial businesses. The platform is strictly for business and organizational use.
SourceCrashPlan: What is CrashPlan's partnership status with Microsoft?
CrashPlan is a trusted Microsoft Partner and is co-sell eligible. The platform is available in the Microsoft Marketplace and counts toward customers' Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC). CrashPlan is built on Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
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