You get around the same amount of sync space for the price but the real difference is in their syncing methodology. SugarSync and Dropbox are very similar when it comes to their plans offered and what can be accomplished with syncing. It’s not much easier to use that SugarSync in that regard since SugarSync has added Drag and Drop functionality to their software. You simply drag a file into the Dropbox folder and it is synced across all devices. All synced files are located inside of the Dropbox folder and any preferences you have can be changed by clicking the icon in the task bar, clicking the gear, then selecting “Preferences”.Įase of Use / Overall User Experience – Users like Dropbox because it requires minimal user interaction to start syncing.
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Organization – The software layout and folder organization is easy to grasp and understand. It may seem minor, but over-branding can lead to bad usability. For example, the rainbow icon which represents the “Sharing” area of your Dropbox account was not relevant to the overall brand or the subject matter of sharing. This is incredible branding and design, but, at times it gets carried away and seems a little over the top. The Dropbox website design is unique and fun with hand drawn graphics and illustrations telling the story of Dropbox and how it works. The small application that drops down from the task bar is simple and to-the-point and looks clean.
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Look and Feel – The actual Dropbox folder is nothing special since it is just like any other Finder (on a Mac) or Windows Explorer (On Windows) folder. Click a folder to see it’s options and make changes like who it’s shared with or which of your devices are synced with this folder.Įase Of Use / Overall User Experience – SugarSync is welcoming and the interface helps them start syncing right away with a drag and drop functionality. Organization – All of your synced folders are displayed on the main screen. You cannot expand this to see more which is a limitation, but a minor one.
The software is small and only takes up a fraction of your total desktop.
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Look and Feel – Clean, refined, distinct green, black and gray coloring with easy to understand icons and buttons make the website and software very professional and navigable. Dropbox as a lighthearted design which works for their unique brand, but, at times, is over the top. SugarSync has a more professional business look than Dropbox. Each company has spent a great deal of time and money getting their brand right. I am very impressed with both SugarSync’s and Dropbox’s design.
Both companies give discounts of 17% off when you sign up for a year. You will find SugarSync a little cheaper if you go with their lower gigabyte plan. Both SugarSync and Dropbox have similar plans.
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