SugarSync Goes Free

May 7th, 2009 (1:00pm) Simon Mackie 14 CommentsTweet This (10)

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Good news! SugarSync, a file synchronization and backup service for PC and Mac (reviewed positively here on WWD), today started offering free accounts (previously the cheapest option was $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year.)

The catch is that free accounts are limited to 2GB of storage, which will be inadequate for backing up large collections of files or music, but for syncing a few big files between machines — accessing project files on the road, for example — it could be very useful.

SugarSync differentiates itself from its competitors (like Dropbox) by offering comprehensive mobile support, with clients for iPhone/iPod Touch, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile devices. The free accounts announced today include access to the mobile clients.

Let us know what you think of SugarSync in the comments.

Tags: backup, BlackBerry, file storage, file transfer, iphone, ipod, sugarsync

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Comments (4)

Have you tried GoodSync for file synchronization ? It is client based and you can therefore use your own storage :-)

goodsync — 10:11 AM on May 8, 2009 Reply
I am currently using the free plan software, but I’m considering moving to the $4.99/month plan. However, it might be unnecessary if I just use remote desktop/ remote control software to connect my home and work machines.

remote control software — 7:19 AM on July 8, 2009 Reply
EXTRA FREE STORAGE
Get 500 MB extra for free when signing up:

https://www.sugarsync.com/referral?rf=fcmhetfa3g3ob

Felix — 1:12 AM on August 12, 2009 Reply
Use this referral on a Free 2Gb account and get another 0.5GB free – hope that helps

https://www.sugarsync.com/referral?rf=fcmhetfa3g3ob

Felix — 5:13 AM on September 3, 2009 Reply

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