Sync2 vs iCloud

Struggling to choose between Sync2 and iCloud? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Sync2 is a Backup & Sync solution with tags like sync, backup, file-transfer, cloud-storage.

It boasts features such as Real-time file sync, Backup to local drives, Backup to cloud services, Versioning, Encryption, Bandwidth throttling, File exclusion, Scheduling, Mobile apps, Desktop apps, Web access and pros including Easy to set up, Intuitive interface, Fast transfer speeds, Affordable pricing, Reliable syncing, Strong security, Good platform support.

On the other hand, iCloud is a Online Services product tagged with photos, documents, files, apple, ios, macos, windows.

Its standout features include Photo Library - Store photos and videos in iCloud and access them from any device, iCloud Drive - Store documents, spreadsheets, presentations and other files in iCloud and access them from any device, Back up iOS devices - Back up iPhones, iPads and iPod touches automatically when connected to power and Wi-Fi, Find My iPhone - Locate lost or stolen iOS devices and Macs, Mail, Contacts, Calendars - Keep mail, contacts, calendars updated across devices, iCloud Tabs - View webpages open on other devices, iCloud Keychain - Securely store and sync passwords across devices, and it shines with pros like Seamless syncing across Apple devices, Provides free storage space, Easy to set up and use, Backs up iOS devices automatically, Can locate lost Apple devices, Keeps data secure.

Feature	Sync2	iCloud
Overall Score	N/A	1
Primary Category	Backup & Sync	Online Services

Product Overview

Sync2

Description: Sync2 is a file synchronization and backup software. It allows you to sync and backup files locally and to cloud storage services. Sync2 supports two-way sync to keep files up-to-date across devices.

iCloud

Description: iCloud is Apple's cloud storage service that allows users to store photos, documents, and other files and access them from any Apple device. It provides 5GB of free storage and integrates with iOS, macOS, and Windows devices.

Key Features Comparison

Sync2 Features

• Real-time file sync
• Backup to local drives
• Backup to cloud services
• Versioning
• Encryption
• Bandwidth throttling
• File exclusion
• Scheduling
• Mobile apps
• Desktop apps
• Web access

iCloud Features

• Photo Library - Store photos and videos in iCloud and access them from any device
• iCloud Drive - Store documents, spreadsheets, presentations and other files in iCloud and access them from any device
• Back up iOS devices - Back up iPhones, iPads and iPod touches automatically when connected to power and Wi-Fi
• Find My iPhone - Locate lost or stolen iOS devices and Macs
• Mail, Contacts, Calendars - Keep mail, contacts, calendars updated across devices
• iCloud Tabs - View webpages open on other devices
• iCloud Keychain - Securely store and sync passwords across devices

Pros & Cons Analysis

Sync2

Pros

• Easy to set up
• Intuitive interface
• Fast transfer speeds
• Affordable pricing
• Reliable syncing
• Strong security
• Good platform support

Cons

• Limited free account storage
• No FTP support
• No server-side encryption
• Mobile apps lack some features

iCloud

Pros

• Seamless syncing across Apple devices
• Provides free storage space
• Easy to set up and use
• Backs up iOS devices automatically
• Can locate lost Apple devices
• Keeps data secure

Cons

• Limited free storage space
• Requires Apple device ecosystem
• No version history on files
• Backups count against storage quota
• No sharing capabilities
• Occasional syncing issues

Pricing Comparison

Sync2

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based

iCloud

• Freemium