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pCloud

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Swiss cloud storage with lifetime plans and strong privacy

Store personal files in a Swiss-hosted cloud with optional zero-knowledge encryption

VG SCORE
9.5
CLOUD (SAAS)

Product Details

CompanypCloud
HeadquartersBaar, Switzerland
Founded2013
PricingFreemium — from $3.99/mo
Free TrialAvailable
DeploymentCloud (SaaS)
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations8 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Lifetime plans offer exceptional long-term value compared to monthly subscription services
  • Swiss jurisdiction provides strong privacy protections under Swiss data protection law
  • Built-in media player streams audio and video files directly from the cloud without downloading

WEAKNESSES

  • Client-side encryption (pCloud Crypto) costs extra and is not included in standard plans
  • File sharing links have bandwidth limits that can be restrictive for popular shared files

KEY FEATURES

Lifetime Storage Plans

One-time payment options for 500 GB, 2 TB, or 10 TB of permanent cloud storage

pCloud Crypto

Optional client-side encryption add-on for zero-knowledge privacy on sensitive files

Media Streaming

Built-in audio and video player for streaming media files stored in the cloud

Automatic Upload

Auto-sync photos and files from desktop and mobile devices to the cloud

WHO IS pCloud BEST FOR?

Privacy-Conscious Users

Store personal files in a Swiss-hosted cloud with optional zero-knowledge encryption

Music Collectors

Stream a personal music library from the cloud across all devices with the built-in player

INTEGRATIONS

ZapierWordPressLightroomFacebookInstagramGoogle DriveOneDriveDropbox

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS
FREE TRIAL

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STARTING AT
$3.99/MO

DOSSIER

COMPANY
pCloud
HQ
Baar, Switzerland
FOUNDED
2013
LAST VERIFIED MAR 26, 2026

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Privacy-Conscious UsersMusic Collectors

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