Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 12, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft SharePoint or SugarSync Manager?
SugarSync Manager is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft SharePoint is rated higher (92/100) than SugarSync Manager (50/100). Microsoft SharePoint offers users more features (15) than SugarSync Manager (2). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Microsoft SharePoint!
Looking for the right File Sharing solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Microsoft Vs. SugarSync
Microsoft:
Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.
SugarSync: SugarSync is a free service that helps you sync your life. With a simple download on your computers and mobile devices, you have access to all the Cloud has to offer. SugarSync currently has millions of users worldwide. Brands such as BestBuy, Lenovo, SanDisk, France Telecom-Orange, Korea Telecom and more have selected SugarSync as a partner to bri...
Who is more expensive? Microsoft SharePoint or SugarSync Manager?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of File Sharing software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Microsoft SharePoint and SugarSync Manager.
Microsoft SharePoint price starts at $5 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft SharePoint is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of File Sharing software. SugarSync Manager price starts at $50 per user/year , When comparing SugarSync Manager to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average File Sharing software cost.
Bottom line: SugarSync Manager is more expensive than Microsoft SharePoint.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Microsoft SharePoint Vs. SugarSync Manager based on some of the most important and required File Sharing features.
Microsoft SharePoint: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Ad-Hoc Analysis, Ad-Hoc Reporting, Automatic Scheduled Reporting, Customizable Dashboard, Customizable Features, Dashboarding, Forecasting & Budgeting, Graphic Benchmark.
SugarSync Manager: File sharing, Live backups.
Target customer size
The software would be perfect for average size companies that are not willing to spend that much in document management but need very basic features that would allow them to collaborate easily. SugarSync Manager extends services to any kind of business.