What is pCloud used for?

pCloud is a Swiss cloud storage service with lifetime plans, file sharing and an optional client-side encryption add-on for individuals, families and businesses. It is a good fit for replacing a subscription cloud drive with a lifetime plan and storing files under Swiss privacy rules.

How much does pCloud cost?

Paid plans for pCloud start at $4.99 per month, and there is no free plan.

Is pCloud open source?

No. pCloud is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to pCloud include Nextcloud, Syncthing and Cloudreve.

What are some alternatives to pCloud?

pCloud competes with Dropbox, MEGA and Sync.com. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source pCloud alternatives.

pCloud: features, pricing and alternatives

About pCloud

pCloud is a cloud storage service run by pCloud International AG, a Swiss company. It lets people store, sync and share files from any device, and offers up to 10 GB of free storage so new users can try it before paying. Plans are available for individuals, families and businesses.

Beyond basic storage, it provides backup and recovery, file sharing with branded links, photo, document and media management, and remote access. An optional client-side encryption feature protects files so that only the user holds the key. Users can choose to keep their files in Europe or the USA, and related tools include pCloud Transfer, pCloud Save and pCloud Pass.

pCloud is proprietary and delivered as a hosted service. A distinguishing feature is its lifetime plans, a one-time payment alternative to monthly subscriptions, and plan details are on its pricing page.

Key features

Up to 10 GB of free storage
File sharing with branded links
Backup and recovery
Optional client-side encryption
Choice of Europe or USA data location
Lifetime payment plans

Good fit for

→Replacing a subscription cloud drive with a lifetime plan
→Storing files under Swiss privacy rules

Tags: cloud-storage; file-sharing; encryption; lifetime-plan; backup; swiss; privacy

pCloud: questions and answers

What is pCloud used for?: pCloud is a Swiss cloud storage service with lifetime plans, file sharing and an optional client-side encryption add-on for individuals, families and businesses. It is a good fit for replacing a subscription cloud drive with a lifetime plan and storing files under Swiss privacy rules.
How much does pCloud cost?: Paid plans for pCloud start at $4.99 per month, and there is no free plan.
Is pCloud open source?: No. pCloud is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to pCloud include Nextcloud, Syncthing and Cloudreve.
What are some alternatives to pCloud?: pCloud competes with Dropbox, MEGA and Sync.com. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source pCloud alternatives.