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pCloud

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Fast and very secure digital asset management platform with a user-friendly interface. Allows you to customize download links with your brand's style and logo. Controlled access to all your digital files-anytime, anywhere,on any device and more.

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License model

  • FreemiumProprietary

Country of Origin

  • CH flagSwitzerland

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
3 / 5 Avg rating (20)
142likes
20comments
0news articles

Features

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  1.  Encrypted Backup
  2.  Lifetime licence
  3.  Cloud based
  4.  File Sync
  5.  Two-factor Authentication
  6.  GDPR Compliant
  7.  End-to-End Encryption
  8.  Ad-free
  9.  Works Offline
  10.  WebDAV Support
  11.  High Level
  12. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
  13.  Large File Transfer
  14.  Sync with Google Drive
  15.  Crypto folder
  16. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Sync with Onedrive
  17.  Remote File Access
  18.  Sync with Box

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pCloud information

  • Developed by

    CH flagpCloud
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.
  • Pricing

    One time purchase ranging between $175 and $350, and / or subscription ranging between $5 and $10 per month + free version with limited functionality.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 3 (20 ratings)
  • Alternatives

    142 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Arabic
    • Bulgarian
    • French
    • German
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Chinese
    • Spanish
    • Turkish

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Our users have written 20 comments and reviews about pCloud, and it has gotten 142 likes

pCloud was added to AlternativeTo by Rüzgar EVEREST on Feb 20, 2014 and this page was last updated May 11, 2025.

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Comment summary: pCloud is praised for its virtual drive feature, allowing users to free up disk space and easily access files, with a one-time fee for lifetime storage. Positive reviews highlight Linux compatibility, file sharing, and customer support. However, users report integration issues with Mac and some Linux distributions, a lack of end-to-end encryption, and questionable privacy practices. Pricing concerns also arise, especially for encryption and extra features, making it less appealing than some competitors like Microsoft OneDrive.
Top Positive Comment
bobthegoat2001
Feb 16, 2020
4

pCloud is one of the few services that just shows up as a drive on my computer, which is exactly what I want. I don't want a backup program that just backs up any and everything on my hard drive.

Why I Don't Like Whole Hard Drive Backup Services

First of all, I have have multiple hard drives, my main one being 8 TB. I calculated that it would take, "3 years, 5 months and 25 days" to upload my entire 8 TB drive with my current available upload speed at 0.8 Mbps (which is the fastest available in my area). I'm sure my files wouldn't stay static the whole time it's being uploaded either.

Why I Don't Like Folder Sync Services

Syncing a folder is nice, as long as it's a smaller folder, which is why Dropbox Free works perfect for me (I've used referrals to get up my storage up to 20 GB). Their 'Plus' plan offers 2 TB of syncing space, which is way more that I'd like to be constantly syncing anyway. That would be 2 TB of files taking up space on my hard drive. The initial sync would take quite some time also. Plus pCloud does offer the ability to sync any folder on your hard drive (or multiple, different folders) if you do want syncing folder(s).

As a Drive

With pCloud all my files are in my pCloud drive (which happens to be drive P:\ in 'My Computer', 'Computer' or 'This PC' or whatever Windows decides to call it in the future). This way I can decide which files to put in the drive and it won't be taking up space on my hard drive. They also offer Lifetime plans for a fair price (when it's on sale). It's really nice to not have to pay any monthly or yearly fees. Plus the lifetime plans can stack, which I have done twice so far, which brought my storage to 4 TB.

Top Negative Comment
Pika Nogavicka
Jul 12, 2024
2

Questionable privacy.

Guest
Feb 24, 2025
0

Definitely NOT E2EE. Shady af.

dabockster
Jul 9, 2024
0

Okay service, but Microsoft OneDrive really beats them on price.

bobthegoat2001
Oct 21, 2024

I bought pClouds 2TB lifetime plan back in 2017. I haven't had to pay anything ever since then. I'd say that price is considerably better than OneDrives.

dabockster
Dec 10, 2024

Over 7 years ago though...

ugurozturk
Sep 8, 2023
2

Really regrettable experience on macOS. I bought extra encryption. I uploaded some of my archives. Then I deleted them locally. I didn't think they would get damaged. Somehow, maybe during the upload process, they got damaged. The pCloud client didn't warn me or re-upload them. The worst part is that you need an external application to use pCloud Drive on macOS. Without the drive, you must keep all your data on your Mac or manually move them to another folder on the website (a folder not synced to any device).

RemovedUser
Jul 25, 2023
0

pCloud is among the best cloud tools for those who want an alternative with a focus on greater security and privacy to big tech services!

Besides having a low price (compared to others), it has Linux compatibility, automatic machine backup option, sharing with third parties, support for two-factor authentication and factors and the possibility of joining the monthly/annual or lifetime subscription packages or lifetime subscription packages with large storage capacity!

My only point of attention is that Sync, another good alternative to the big techs, does not charge to have excellent privacy and security protection, unlike pCloud, which charges not only to have more storage, but also to add extra features and functions (creating and sharing folders or files, for example)!

Obviously I do not know the internal organizations of this company, but I believe it is not an optimal practice, since in Brazil (country where I live), many users may face financial difficulties to acquire paid packages with storage + basic features...

fredofredo
Sep 23, 2022
0

Good value and lifetime subscription is good. However there are too many synchronisation errors and issues. Seems to have particular issues with Macs. I'd still recommend it to people on PCs, as long as they didn't need to sync between several computers (Edit: I am now also seeing issues with synchronising between two PCs). I'm hoping they make improvements because mostly it works well (and I bought a lifetime subscription!), but if the issues persist I'll be swapping to one of the bigger providers.

P.s. It's a real pity because Pcloud offer exactly what I want - a no frills syncronisation service at a reasonable cost. It just needs to be more reliable.

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What is pCloud?

pCloud is a cloud- based digital asset management platform and cloud storage that provides access to all your digital content including images,video, audio,documents, and more- anytime, anywhere,on any device. Keep all of your important files safe and centralized in one place. You can share with team members, clients, etc. across the globe and give them controlled access and permissions to your digital library.

It has a user-friendly interface that clearly shows where everything is located and what it does. The software is available for multiple platforms – iOS and Android devices, Mac, Windows, and Linux.

By installing pCloud on your computer (through its desktop application pCloud Drive), the app creates a secure virtual drive which expands your local storage space. Every change you make in your pCloud can be seen immediately on your computer, phone or tablet. All your devices are instantly synchronized and you have direct file access to any update you make.

pCloud's latest feature Branded links allows you to customize download links with your brand's style and logo.

pCloud Crypto is a highest level of security for your files.You could save your sensitive information, and your private documents in the cloud, and to have them on any device. Nobody has access to these files, including the administrators of pCloud. With client-side encryption , your files are encrypted locally on your computer and only the encrypted information is uploaded in the cloud. The files never leave your device without the encryption

They have life-time option for 500GB and 2TB for 175€ and 350€, but in 2021 black friday lowered to 122.5€ and 245€

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