Google Backup and Sync (discontinued) vs. NordLocker

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
Google backup and sync was used to copy files from their computer to Google Drive's cloud services. Google Backup and sync includes file versioning and collaboration tools. Google Backup and Sync functionality is being replaced by the Drive for Desktop client, a feature of Google Drive. Users of Backup and Sync are encouraged to migrate.N/A
NordLocker
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
NordLocker is an encrypted cloud for files, compatible with all file types and boasting a zero-knowledge architecture with admininstrative access control to protect enterprises from file and data leaks. 3GB is available free. Nordlocker can sync files from endpoints running Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS and users can access the cloud storage via a web browser. Files can be encrypted through a drag and drop interface for files or folders into the app.
$3.19
per month
Pricing
Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)NordLocker
Editions & Modules
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Personal - 500 GB
$3.19
per month
Personal - 2 TB
$7.99
per month
Business
$8.99
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)NordLocker
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)NordLocker
Features
Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)NordLocker
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)
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Ratings
NordLocker
9.0
Ratings
7% above category average
Access control00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
File search00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)
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Ratings
NordLocker
8.0
Ratings
8% below category average
User and role management00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)
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Ratings
NordLocker
7.7
Ratings
10% below category average
Performance00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Best Alternatives
Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)NordLocker
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Score 5.7 out of 10
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iManage Work
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Score 8.1 out of 10
Druva Security Cloud
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Score 9.7 out of 10
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iManage Work
iManage Work
Score 8.1 out of 10
Druva Security Cloud
Druva Security Cloud
Score 9.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)NordLocker
Likelihood to Recommend
9.6
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.2
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Google Backup and Sync (discontinued)NordLocker
Likelihood to Recommend
If we have alot of branches office cross the world in many country and you work mostly with office file, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, I recommend using Google Drive is best, because most of ISP has local Google cache that improve the speed upload or download file and sharing quicker to everyone.
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It is cheap enough and handles the very basic functionality we need from it fairly well. Since we can pay based on a per-user license and invite guests to lockers, it is far and away the cheapest option for End to End Encrypted file transfers from employees to HR/Management
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Pros
  • Cloud storage
  • Fast updating
  • Works across devices
  • Easy to collaborate
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  • Interface is clean and modern
  • Meshes will with other Nord Products (we also use NordPass and NordLayer
  • Inexpensive cloud based End to End Encryption
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Cons
  • It is a bit slow.
  • It could have multiple backups based on date.
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  • Some of the features are 'coming soon'
  • Different learning curve for our use case (vs SecNAS or SFTP)
  • Confusing Master Password/Recovery Key/Access Key Scheme.
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Usability
It requires little to no user intervention to get it working properly
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Support Rating
Google support is usually pretty good, never had an issue that required direct communication or support from Google.
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Alternatives Considered
Since the [Google Backup and Sync] works with google/gmail accounts, and most people have a google account already it made it an easy solution to setup and link with most users. The other solutions would have required setting up new accounts for most employees to get them started, so it saved us that hassle.
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Cheap and able to scale based on number of users needed at a given time. Not locked into a fixed user contract. Most other services also don't actually have zero trust zero knowledge end to end encryption, or it requires stepping up to a more expensive enterprise version. Purpose built for our basic needs
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Return on Investment
  • It save a lot's of time.
  • Saving a lot's of hassle.
  • User friendly environment.
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  • We cancelled DocuSign largely because of NordLocker which has saved us thousands.
  • We also no longer host an AWS GovCloud instance which is not as expensive but also requires VPN traffic and licensing.
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