Dropbox vs Sync.com:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Dropbox had more branded searches than Sync.com among cloud file collaboration platforms in New Zealand. Dropbox had about 27,800 branded searches, while Sync.com had 10. Dropbox made up 14.3% of all cloud file collaboration platform searches we track, and Sync.com accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cloud file collaboration platforms, Dropbox appeared in all five answers and Sync.com in one. Dropbox was mentioned before Sync.com in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Dropbox, about 2776 searches for every 1 for Sync.com
Who does AI mention more?
Dropbox, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Dropbox, named ahead of Sync.com in every answer
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Top cloud file collaboration platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dropbox appeared in all five answers. Sync.com was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Dropbox was listed before Sync.com in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Dropbox5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Google Drive4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Box3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sync.com1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ShareFile0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Egnyte0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cloud file collaboration platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cloud file collaboration platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cloud file collaboration platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cloud file collaboration platform in New Zealand for team file sharing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best file sharing platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“secure file sharing platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Dropbox or Sync.com more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dropbox and Sync.com by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six cloud file collaboration platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Dropbox, Sync.com. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Drive | Dropbox | ShareFile | Egnyte | Box | Sync.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 85.3% | 14.4% | 0.25% | 0.06% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 82.7% | 17% | 0.24% | 0.07% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 79.7% | 19.9% | 0.23% | 0.08% | <0.01% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 79.8% | 19.9% | 0.23% | 0.06% | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 82.7% | 16.9% | 0.24% | 0.09% | <0.01% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 85.4% | 14.3% | 0.2% | 0.06% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 82.7% | 16.9% | 0.29% | 0.08% | <0.01% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 85.4% | 14.3% | 0.2% | 0.06% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 85.4% | 14.3% | 0.25% | 0.06% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.2% | 14.3% | 0.37% | 0.07% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.7% | 12.1% | 0.21% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 85.4% | 14.3% | 0.2% | 0.09% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the Dropbox and Sync.com comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Dropbox was ahead of Sync.com in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dropbox’s share of searches among cloud file collaboration platforms in New Zealand moved from 14.4% to 14.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 28K to 27.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sync.com’s share of searches among cloud file collaboration platforms in New Zealand held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cloud file collaboration platforms in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Dropbox gained share of searches among cloud file collaboration platforms in New Zealand, from 12.1% to 14.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dropbox’s and Sync.com’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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