Cloud Storage & File Sharing
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage best known for one-time lifetime plans.
4.5· 180 reviews· via CapterraFounded 2013 · Baar, Switzerland
What is pCloud?
pCloud is a Swiss cloud storage service for file storage, backup, and sharing, best known for its one-time lifetime plans. It offers optional client-side (zero-knowledge) encryption and appeals to privacy-minded individuals and businesses.
Best known for: Lifetime cloud storage plans
Key features
- Cloud file storage and sync
- One-time lifetime plans
- Optional zero-knowledge encryption
- File and folder sharing
- Built-in media playback
- File versioning
Who pCloud is best for
- Users who hate recurring subscriptions
- Media libraries with a built-in player
- Individuals wanting Swiss-based storage
Ideal team: Individuals and small teams who want a straightforward media-friendly drive and, ideally, to pay once with a lifetime plan instead of monthly.
pCloud pricing
Premium 500 GB
$4.99/flat / mo
- 500 GB storage
- Built-in media player
- File sharing links
Popular
Premium Plus 2 TB
$9.99/flat / mo
- 2 TB storage
- Extended file history
- Advanced sharing
Business
$7.99/per user / mo
- 1 TB per user
- Team management
- 3-user minimum
Costs to watch before you commit
- pCloud Crypto (true end-to-end encryption) is a paid add-on, not included by default.
- Lifetime plans are large one-time payments ($199+ for 500 GB) that only pay off over years.
- Prices are set in EUR/USD and headline monthly rates assume annual billing.
Top pCloud alternatives
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Google DriveGoogle's cloud storage tied to Docs, Gmail, and Photos.
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IDriveMulti-device cloud backup that doubles as bulk cloud storage.
NextcloudOpen-source, self-hostable storage and collaboration platform.
BackblazeUnlimited computer backup plus low-cost B2 object storage.