SugarSync Gets Free Version

By James Kendrick | Thursday, May 7, 2009 | 5:23 PM CT | 7 comments | Tweet This (4)

We first mentioned SugarSync over a year ago, and the online backup service has been growing in both size and services since then. Those folks don’t seem to ever stand still and have apps to keep your data in sync across multiple computers and phone platforms. We heard from them that they now have a free version of the service, so it’s possible to start small (and free) and grow if need be.

The free version only gets you 2 GB of storage, but that’s enough for small tasks or to give SugarSync a try before upgrading to a paid, larger data volume. Our friends at WebWorkerDaily reviewed SugarSync and gave it high marks, as did our own Kevin Tofel.

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Comments (7)

SugarSync just rolled out new desktop software to integrate with Windows Explorer and simplify the syncing process. I use the software daily to keep two desktops, a Macbook, and a netbook in sync and could not be happier with the software.

Jim — 5:57 AM on May 8, 2009 Reply
I tried SugarSync last year, the paid version for 10GB. It didn’t work well. Once I did the first upload of about 8GB, after that it never would complete an update. I’m on a fast connection, but it would try for days to do a sync when there were only 10-15 changed file.

All my e-mails to support provided canned responses, and nothing worked.

I gave up.

Leo — 11:14 AM on May 8, 2009 Reply
Good to have you back Kevin, we missed you.

Richard Garrett — 11:22 AM on May 8, 2009 Reply
I’m still not clear why anyone rates Sugar when Live Mesh gives you 8gb for free? Is this a Mac thing?

Mark — 1:27 PM on May 8, 2009 Reply
Sugar and Live mesh have update issues when updating files that already exist on the server. There are a couple of good ones out there including http://adrive and http://www.myotherdrive.com

Mary — 12:58 PM on May 11, 2009 Reply
Thanks James for posting this info and spreading the word about online storage. Have you ever given Office Live Workspace from Microsoft a try? All you need to do is create a LiveID or use the one you have and you get 5GB of online storage for free. Works on Macs and PCs too!

Cheers,
Jeff
MSFT Office Live Outreach
http://workspace.officelive.com/en-us/

Jeff — 6:18 PM on June 18, 2009 Reply
I’ve been using SugarSync on my iPhone. 2GB is plenty enough room for my iPhone backup needs!

Backup My PC — 9:10 PM on October 6, 2009 Reply