Filestack vs. SugarSync

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Filestack
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Filestack is a developer service for uploading files from anywhere onto the user's application. Filestack allows software developers to integrate more than 25 of the world’s leading cloud drives with just a few lines of code. End users can upload content from websites and mobile apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Dropbox or wherever that content is stored. Filestack enables developers to upload and store large files, transform and manipulate images and other file types, and deliver that…
$69
per month
SugarSync
Score 5.7 out of 10
N/A
SugarSync is a cloud storage and backup solution designed for small businesses.
$7.49
per month
Pricing
FilestackSugarSync
Editions & Modules
Start
$69
per month
Grow
$199
per month
Scale
$379
per month
100 GB
$7.49
per month
250 GB
$9.99
per month
500 GB
$18.95
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
FilestackSugarSync
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsFilestack pricing tiers are based off of the number of API calls for file uploads, file transformations, and outbound bandwidth. Start for free, and contact the vendor regarding custom pricing.
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Community Pulse
FilestackSugarSync
Features
FilestackSugarSync
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Filestack
-
Ratings
SugarSync
9.4
Ratings
11% above category average
Versioning00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
File search00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
Filestack
-
Ratings
SugarSync
9.7
Ratings
11% above category average
User and role management00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Device management00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
Filestack
-
Ratings
SugarSync
10.0
Ratings
16% above category average
Performance00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
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M‑Files
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Score 8.9 out of 10
Druva Security Cloud
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Score 9.7 out of 10
Enterprises
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Score 8.9 out of 10
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Score 9.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
FilestackSugarSync
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
FilestackSugarSync
Likelihood to Recommend
The integration is airy and the performance is amazing. Initially, we used our photo file uploader and it worked, but as our needs grew the developmental effort to support new needs took a lifetime. As a development manager, this was a big red flag because uploading files had become a hindrance and time-consuming away from other purposes.
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As with all file sharing, remote teams - the combination of being able to work alongside colleagues - or remotely (including "on a plane" / without Internet) - but always have your files saved locally makes it very easy to adopt.
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Pros
  • An e-commerce platform wants users to upload product images from their Google Drive. Filestack’s file picker allows seamless integration without users manually downloading and re-uploading files.
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  • Excellent transfer speed.
  • Able to synchronize multiple disjoint folders.
  • Excellent retention of deleted files. They can be restored by using their web interface.
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Cons
  • Pricing for High Usage – Costs can scale quickly for businesses with heavy file processing needs. A more flexible pricing model would be helpful.
  • Advanced Feature Learning Curve – Some of the more complex functionalities, like custom processing workflows, require deeper technical knowledge. More intuitive UI or guided setups would be great.
  • More Customization for UI Components – The default file picker is useful but could offer more styling and branding options without requiring extra coding.
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  • It’s a subtle but important difference in how it works because we have to manage the process a little bit more but it also means also SugarSync can possibly fit better into
  • your productivity work style, especially if you’ve got a really good system of file
  • management, stuff that you already use whereas in Dropbox, if you have a file system, management system you already use and you want to share those files, you have to move them into Dropbox which might break your system
  • SugarSync requires just a little bit more forethought.
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Likelihood to Renew
No answers on this topic
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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Usability
I rate Filestack highly because it delivers fast, reliable file handling, powerful real-time transformations, and seamless integrations that save time and enhance user experience. While pricing and the learning curve can be challenges, the overall value in scalability, automation, and performance makes it a great investment for businesses managing large volumes of media
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Support Rating
No answers on this topic
Customer service is amazing, they are always fast to respond and very helpful.
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Alternatives Considered
Offers smart CDN and real-time processing, but pricing can be high.
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SugarSync has solid security. It uses AES 256-cycle to scramble your records extremely still and the TLS show to get them coming. I can open the actual document and I can work on it, save it, and now it’s the same on my notebook as it is in the sync in the Cloud and here on my desktop. So it works very simply and effectively from that perspective. Before I finish though, I do want to show you mobile access because mobile access is increasingly important for all of these different services that we’re talking about. For SugarSync, having access to our iPhone, iPad, or our Android device is also crucial. So here we see my iPhone is up and I’m going to go into my Productivity tab here
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Return on Investment
  • Decreased Development Load/Enabled Developer Bandwidth
  • Ease of Integration into CMS
  • Cost/Time Efficiency Boost
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  • I've used it for 9 years, so the impact is definitely positive. It has enabled me to always feel confident that I won't lose my data.
  • At times when I have accidentally saved-over rather than saved-as, the versioning tool allows me to quickly find the old version and recover it.
  • The mobile application makes my data available to me at all times - increasing my ability to do business from anywhere.
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ScreenShots

Filestack Screenshots

Screenshot of The powerful file uploader to connect your users to 20+ cloud drives for fast, reliable uploading.Screenshot of Filestack Document Viewer to embed PDFs, PowerPoints, Excel Files and more directly on your website, without any heavy plugins.Screenshot of Only 2 lines of code to implement Filestack in your application.