# Microsoft OneDrive for Business vs Sync Pro Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that Microsoft OneDrive for Business excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Sync Pro. Users appreciate the **security** of their files, which provides peace of mind, and the ease of access on mobile devices, making it a reliable choice for businesses.
- **Users say** that Microsoft OneDrive for Business offers a well-organized system that helps them effectively navigate their files. This feature is particularly beneficial for those managing large amounts of data, as it allows for better **file arrangement** and storage management.
- **Reviewers mention** that while Sync Pro is a cost-effective solution, especially for small businesses, it faces challenges in user satisfaction compared to Microsoft OneDrive for Business. Users have noted that it serves as a **seamless replacement** for other services, but the overall experience may not match the robustness of OneDrive.
- **According to verified reviews** , both products have received positive feedback regarding their **ease of setup**. However, users of Microsoft OneDrive for Business highlight the intuitive onboarding process, which helps new users get started quickly, while Sync Pro users appreciate its straightforward interface.
- **G2 reviewers report** that Microsoft OneDrive for Business has a more extensive support network, which is crucial for enterprises needing reliable assistance. Users have expressed satisfaction with the quality of support, while Sync Pro users have noted that support is adequate but may not be as comprehensive.
- **Users say** that Sync Pro shines in its affordability, especially for single-user businesses, making it an attractive option for those on a budget. However, they also mention that it lacks some advanced features found in Microsoft OneDrive for Business, which may limit its appeal for larger teams or more complex workflows.



| | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 10,354 | 37 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (37.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $5 user/month | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft OneDrive for Business

Pros:
- Ease of Use (198 reviews)
- Seamless Integration (181 reviews)

Cons:
- Syncing Issues (166 reviews)
- Permission Issues (41 reviews)

### Sync Pro

Pros:
- Seamless Integration (1 reviews)
- Secure Storage (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (2 reviews)
- Billing Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (8409 reviews) | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (8485 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (2229 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (1554 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (6588 reviews) | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (1489 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (8191 reviews) | 8.6 (25 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft OneDrive for Business

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 1 TB of OneDrive storage

Price: $5 user/month

Description: Includes 1TB of OneDrive per user.


[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Sync Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Free

Description: Sync makes it easy to store, share and access your files from just about anywhere.

Key Features:
- 5 GB

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sync-pro/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Content Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft OneDrive for Business** | 8.6/10 | 7403 |
| **Sync Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Management

| Feature | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Syncing** | 8.7 (6519 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Interface** | 8.6 (6464 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Type Support** | 8.9 (6526 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 8.6 (6322 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Apps** | 8.5 (5419 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.9 (283 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.4 (304 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.0 (286 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **File following** | 8.7 (5702 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.0 (6666 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Simultaneously Editing** | 8.4 (5864 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Change Tracking / Audit Logs** | 8.4 (5129 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **User and Role Management** | 8.7 (4307 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policies and Controls** | 8.7 (4247 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Device Management** | 8.8 (4231 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Limits** | 8.7 (4616 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Zones** | 8.7 (3928 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 9.0 (4759 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.8 (1523 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Auditing** | 8.5 (1198 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **System of Record Integration** | 8.7 (1210 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs** | 8.5 (996 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Online Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft OneDrive for Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sync Pro** | 7.8/10 | 11 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | 6.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Backup Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disk Backup** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Local Backup** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Backup

| Feature | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft OneDrive for Business** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sync Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Cloud Content Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-content-collaboration)


**Unique to Sync Pro (1):** [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft OneDrive for Business | Sync Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 29.1% | 75.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.0% | 9.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 37.9% | 15.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft OneDrive for Business

- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.0%
- **Education Management:** 5.5%
- **Computer Software:** 5.2%
- **Higher Education:** 5.1%
- **Financial Services:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.2%
- **Retail:** 3.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.9%
- **Accounting:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 53.9%

#### Sync Pro

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.2%
- **Computer Software:** 6.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.1%
- **Construction:** 6.1%
- **Education Management:** 6.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.1%
- **Accounting:** 3.0%
- **Animation:** 3.0%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 3.0%
- **Automotive:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 42.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Microsoft OneDrive for Business

- [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (48038 reviews)
- [Dropbox](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (31312 reviews)
- [Box](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (5249 reviews)
- [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1535 reviews)
- [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1162 reviews)
- [Zoho WorkDrive](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-workdrive/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (709 reviews)
- [OpenText Hightail](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (685 reviews)
- [iManage Work](https://www.g2.com/products/imanage-work/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (308 reviews)
- [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (259 reviews)
- [ownCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/owncloud/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews)

### Alternatives to Sync Pro

- [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (259 reviews)
- [Dropbox](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (31312 reviews)
- [Box](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (5249 reviews)
- [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1932 reviews)
- [pCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/pcloud/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (165 reviews)
- [Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/backblaze-b2-cloud-storage/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1162 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [CrashPlan SMB](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-smb/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [Nextcloud](https://www.g2.com/products/nextcloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (194 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft OneDrive for Business

- Title: [Which is better Drop box or One drive](https://www.g2.com/discussions/23433-which-is-better-drop-box-or-one-drive) — 14 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "It depends on the application. At one time, I would have endorsed DropBox without hesitation. OneDrive has resolved their sync issues, and I find it just as..."
- Title: [How does Microsoft OneDrive for Business enhance collaboration and productivity in remote work settings?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-microsoft-onedrive-for-business-enhance-collaboration-and-productivity-in-remote-work-settings) — 7 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "When knowledge workers have access to OneDrive they are able to share documents across huge distances with colleagues being able to access and update the..."
- Title: [Can you save pictures as well as documents in one drive](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-save-pictures-as-well-as-documents-in-one-drive-33e66c84-6b2a-4f52-a395-9c8d86ad2404) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can save pictures to OneDrive.  In fact, you can save all sorts of file types as long as you have the space to do so. "
- Title: [Is there any way to see your files on the web?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-way-to-see-your-files-on-the-web) — 6 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. Go to office365.com and sign into your account. Once you do so, go to the  Onedrive tab and your files should be there but only if you saved your files..."
- Title: [Can this be implemented for personal use as well?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24600-can-this-be-implemented-for-personal-use-as-well) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. There are different yearly plans you can purchase that have different levels of storage size for personal or business use. The idea is that you would..."

### Sync Pro

- Title: [How does sync software work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-sync-software-work) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Excellent performance!"
- Title: [Is Sync com any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-sync-com-any-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I've been using it for years and I'm impressed with the cross-platform compatibility.  Being able to snap a picture on my iPhone and have it available on my..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-onedrive-for-business-vs-sync-pro)