SugarSync is a cloud service that enables active synchronization of files across computers and other devices for file backup, access, syncing, and sharing from a variety of operating systems, such as Android, iOS, Mac OS X, and Windows devices. For Linux, only a discontinued unofficial third-party client is available.
The SugarSync program automatically refreshes its sync by constantly monitoring changes to files—additions, deletions, edits—and syncs these changes with the SugarSync servers. Any other linked devices then also sync with the SugarSync servers. Deleted files are archived in a "Deleted Files" folder. In the event the local sync folder is stored on a device which later becomes unavailable (secondary hard drive failure, etc.) the SugarSync program will interpret this event as if the user had purposely deleted the entire synchronization folder, resulting in deletion of all files from the user's storage account. Due to this limitation, it is best to only store the local synchronization folder on the boot drive. Files deleted by the user are not actually removed from SugarSync servers until the user does so manually; however, recovery of a larger nested folder structure may be difficult.
What is SugarSync?
SugarSync is a proprietary cloud storage & sync program for Windows from KeepItSafe, Inc. (developed by J2 Global). It ranks 39th by popularity among cloud storage & sync in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2009.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 16.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 9,497 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 8 of our languages. Similar programs include Syncthing, Google Drive and Dropbox.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Mature project (since 2009)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: SugarSync is a cloud storage & sync tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SugarSync safe to download?
- The file is served by sugarsync.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
19921CBD2E6FD2A56A599FED91773EEE1A5B45128DCD125E6DC63DE68D8E12C3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1.3.2Latest | August 31, 2024 | 16.2 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id IPVanish.SugarSync -echoco install sugarsync -ySugarSyncSetup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- KeepItSafe, Inc.
- Developer
- J2 Global
- Category
- Cloud storage & sync
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Interface languages
- English
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.1.3.2
- Released
- August 31, 2024
- First release
- 2009
- Added to the catalogue
- August 31, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 9,497
- Website
- www1.sugarsync.com
- winget ID
- IPVanish.SugarSync
- Chocolatey package
- sugarsync
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Frequently asked questions
Is SugarSync free?
SugarSync is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is SugarSync safe to download?
The download comes from sugarsync.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install SugarSync with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can SugarSync be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SugarSync run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to SugarSync?
Syncthing, Google Drive, Dropbox, AWS Command Line Interface and Seafile. The alternatives page compares them.
