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Elba vs Sync.com — private cloud vs private folder
Sync.com is a zero-knowledge cloud drive with strong end-to-end encryption. Elba is a local sealed folder with no cloud at all. They're compatible — many people use both.
When you want Sync.com
Multi-device sync, sharing links, and a genuine cloud drive whose operator cannot read your files.
When you want Elba
You'd rather not upload at all. Sealed folder on disk; if you like, use Sync.com to back up the sealed bytes.
Questions people actually ask
- Is one more secure?
- Different threat models. Elba has no server to breach; Sync.com has one that stores only sealed bytes.
- Can I combine them?
- Yes — put the Elba vault inside your Sync.com folder. Belt and braces.
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Elba is one HTML file. It runs locally in a Chromium browser, seals a folder with AES-256-GCM, never phones home, and becomes open source on 1 January 2030.
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