Since its founding back in 2013, pCloud has seen continued development and improvements turning it into what is now widely considered as a leading cloud storage service. One of the main drivers of pCloud’s growth over this time is no doubt its focus on providing the highest levels of data security and user privacy which are backed-up by a great set of complimentary storage features (up to and including a fully functional cloud backup utility which is now built directly into the pCloud cloud storage service itself).
In what is now a very competitive cloud storage market, it is pCloud which really stands out as one of the leading players. Not only does generous cloud storage quotas and lifetime plans provide great value for money, but many advanced features including desktop synchronisation, end-to-end encryption, secure link sharing plus 30+ days of version history are also enabled on all premium accounts by default.
I have personally been a big fan of pCloud for many years and in this latest version of my review (fully updated for May 2026) I will be looking at both the core pCloud offering in addition to some of the many new features recently added – Vamos.
Key Features
New & Enhanced Features:
- pCloud Photos: A new built-in photo editing solution allows photos to be edited directly within the pCloud cloud storage itself.
- 10TB Ultra plan: The 10TB Ultra plan is better suited to power users and anyone regally uploading RAW photos alongside 4k/8k video.
- Refined Backup Operation: Specific folders can now be set to “backup only” mode meaning if they are deleted locally, they remain available in the cloud drive.
- Enhanced third-party support: Enhanced importing tools now allow for faster and more robust downloading of data into pCloud from other services including Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox amongst others.
Already Proven Features:
- Generous Free Plan: pCloud offer a 10GB Free cloud storage account for everyone.
- Security focused: pCloud provide Secure, resilient & privacy focused cloud storage service.
- Secure Cloud Encryption: Secure AES 256-bit encryption is available via the pCloud Crypto Vault add-on.
- Secure File Sharing: Make use of secure file sharing links (inc. password protection) alongside a public folder sharing service.
- File Upload Requests: Create file upload requests allowing external (non-pCloud) users to upload files to a pCloud account.
- Backup Functionality: Built-in backup functionality (with block level backup support) is available within the pCloud desktop application software.
- Enhanced Multimedia Support: Built-in web-based multimedia playback support allows file stored within pCloud to be played without downloading first.
- Unlimited File Types: Unlimited file types and file sizes are supported (no file size limits).
- Historic Versioning Support: Up to 365 Days of historic file versioning is available (with 15 days included on the free plan).
- Enhanced Account Protection: All pCloud plans accounts support the use of multifactor authentication (2FA) for enhanced data protection.
- Additional Integrations: pCloud easily Integrates with other popular cloud services including Dropbox, Google and Facebook.
- Multiple OS Support: pCloud provides dedicated Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android and web-browser apps for enhanced ease of use.
- Choice of Datacentre locations: pCloud datacentres are available in both the EU and USA.
- Based in Switzerland: pCloud is based in privacy-friendly Switzerland (adhering to strict privacy laws).
Licensing & Pricing:
- Premium Plans: Premium plans are priced from just $49.99 per year (500GB).
- Lifetime Plans Available: Lifetime plans also available from just $199 (for 500GB).
- Unlimited Lifetime Stacking: Easily add more storage to lifetime plans by stacking additional lifetime plans as required.
pCloud Usability
Here I will be sharing my experience of pCloud as a long-term user myself, this involves examining the many features and usability aspects of the pCloud service in more detail and downloading the desktop software and smartphone apps for myself.
NB – Remember, pCloud offer a generous 10GB free account for anyone wanting to try the service out for themselves. Not only does this free account provide a generous allocation of cloud storage, but also provides access to many of the highly rated pCloud features including desktop synchronisation and backup.
Signing-up to pCloud
Signing up to pCloud beings at the official pCloud website where the 10GB free account is available to all new users as are the upgraded premium and lifetime offerings.
As can be seen above, signing up to pCloud requires only a valid email and password be initially entered and the preferred datacentre location chosen (pCloud gives users a choice between USA and EU datacentres). After confirming all necessary details are correct, the main pCloud dashboard and the 10GB free account itself will be available for use just a few moments later.
NB – As can be seen above, pCloud initially only release 2GB of cloud storage for free account holders, the full allocation being released when certain tasks have been completed including verifying the email address in use and uploading files to the service.
Looking at the pCloud web dashboard in more detail and we can see that we have a nicely organised menu available towards the left of the screen from which most of the main parts of the service can be accessed. The main app menu found towards the top right of the page is where all other account related settings can be found (including some of the many security settings which will be examined in more detail soon).
And with this, the pCloud sign-up process is complete, a relatively quick and simple process which helps in making this free cloud storage offering as accessible as is possible.
Downloading the Desktop Software
Whilst pCloud’s web-based dashboard is undoubtedly useful for quickly manging, uploading and downloading files on request, it is the desktop application which provides much of the really useful functionality expected from such a top-tier cloud service. The pCloud desktop software provides support for several important features including automatic real-time folder synchronisation between the local device and the cloud, device backup plus incorporates secure end-to-end encryption. The pCloud Drive application can be downloaded from the official downloads page (a link for which can be found in the top menu bar once logged-in) and is available for Windows, MacOS and Linux.
Once installed and logged in to the desktop software for the first time, we will be greeted by a quick set of “how to” pages before the main application homepage becomes available and the service ready to be used on the device.
NB – The pCloud desktop software will create a virtual drive within Windows which links directly to the pCloud cloud service (this was set to the “P” drive letter in my case).
As can be seen above, the desktop application amalgamates the configuration of multiple pCloud services and settings into a single user interface with tabs providing easy access to each section. Additionally, the main dashboard shows other useful information about the pCloud account including the storage allocation remaining whilst also providing quick access to features such as the virtual drive and trash folder.
Working with Files & Synchronisation
Uploading and downloading files is, of course, one of the core features requested of any cloud storage service and the ease in which this can be completed helps determine how usable a service is overall. Thankfully, pCloud not only make uploading and downloading to the cloud very easy, but also provide several routes to doing so via the web-based file manager, smartphone apps, desktop application software and via specialist services such as WebDAV.
Starting off with a look at the web interface and the uploading of files here is as simple as dragging and dropping files to be uploaded over the correct folder within the web browser (as can be seen above). Once complete, selected files and folders will automatically begin uploading whilst the pCloud upload manager box will appear showing progress.
Downloading files form the web interface is as simple as selecting any files or folders and then clicking the “Download Selected” button found above the file manager. Whilst downloading of these files will at this point work in much the same way as the downloading of any other files through a web browser, it should be noted that there is currently a download limit of 200MB per each individual file when downloading via the web interface (meaning the pCloud desktop application or smartphone apps must be used for downloading larger files).
Moving on to the pCloud desktop application and we can easily upload or download files of any size to or from our device via the specially created pCloud virtual drive (which will usually be mounted as the “P” drive when available). When opening this virtual “P” drive we will see a reflection of the cloud drive with the same folder structure visible and the ability to copy files to or from the cloud using standard Windows methods (e.g. dragging and dropping items within Windows Explorer).
Looking more at the pCloud desktop app and we can see that under the Settings tab (in the Disk Usage tab) we also have control over the disk caching settings which are in use by the application.
These cache settings are necessary as any files used within the pCloud drive itself (i.e. all files in pCloud storage), are actually stored in the cloud (not on the device itself) and are streamed to the local device only when required. The size of this cache simply determines how much data is stored locally on a temporary basis so as to help speed up access times when using such files.
NB – This cache-based approach helps pCloud deliver the best of both worlds in relation to using the minimum disk space whilst still providing relatively fast file access.
Finally, also provided is the option to set-up a specified synchronisation folder which will keep any locally stored files in synchronisation with another specified folder on the cloud drive itself (i.e. it will keep all files in sync across 2 or more devices).
Encrypted File Storage (via the Crypto Vault)
The pCloud Crypto service, once activated, ensures any files and folders are securely encrypted on the client’s own device before being transferred and stored in a special secure area of the pCloud account (an area of the account which can’t be accessed without first entering the special encryption password).
As can be seen above, entering the crypto vault password is done in the pCloud desktop application and, once unlocked, this Crypto folder and its contents will become available via the virtual “P” drive and accessible like any other files within Windows.
NB – Any files and folders entered into the pCloud Crypto folder within Windows (as can be seen above) will automatically be encrypted using strong AES 256-bit encryption and transferred to pCloud’s servers using SSL/TLS secure connections.
The pCloud desktop software also contains options for configuring this Crypto vault even further. This includes setting the vault to automatically lock upon the device restarting plus the ability to have the vault auto-unlock on the device in question after boot-up (something ideally suited only for trusted devices).
Finally, whilst using the Crypto vault via the desktop software does provide some of the highest levels of encryption related usability, it should be noted that this encrypted storage service can also be accessed via both the smartphone apps and the pCloud web-based file manager as well.
As can be seen above, when using the Crypto vault service via a web browser, we still see a service which is separated from the main cloud storage area (via the special “Crypto Folder” link on the left menu) and one that still requires the special Crypto vault password be entered before access can be gained.
pCloud Backup Functionality
One of the most notable additions to the pCloud service is the fully functional backup client which is now built directly into the desktop application. This backup functionality takes pCloud further than simply being a cloud storage container and, via the pCloud application, allows users to take automated file backups with scheduling and version history settings made available.
As can be seen above, this backup functionality is accessed from within the pCloud desktop application and can be switched on or off and also configured from within this same interface. The default areas of a device which are included in a backup set (e.g. Photos, Documents etc.) can easily be added by simply checking the relevant boxes (see above) whilst any additional areas can also be added manually using the “Choose other folders” option found just below it.
Exclusions can also be configured for the backup set based upon file names, locations or file types / extensions as required. These exclusions can be found in the pCloud application settings area and configured using a special interface which helps to ensure the correct details are entered.
With any backup settings now configured, the backup set can be started. Once running, the pCloud backup service will continue to monitor for changes to any included files and will automatically keep these files backed-up to the cloud.
NB – pCloud backup provides 30 days of file version history for premium account holders by default (which includes any backed-up files) and can be extended up to 365 days via a separate subscription. Version history is limited to 15 days for holders of the 10GB free account.
Finally, should recovery be required, this can easily be done via the “Backup” section found within the main pCloud web interface as can be seen below.
When recovering data via pCloud, the app’s backup section allows for simply selecting any files and folders to be recovered as well as specifying the correct version of said items via the versioning box (found at the top right of the page).
And with this, the backup functionality available within the pCloud app has been covered. Whilst this service will not rival some of the dedicated cloud backup providers all by itself, it is still a highly useful addition to the pCloud service, especially so given it is included on all pCloud accounts (including lifetime plans) at no additional cost.
NB – Remember, if you would like to try out the pCloud cloud backup service for yourself, then this can be accessed alongside many other great features within the pCloud 10GB free account.
Photo Editing Tools
A relatively feature of the pCloud service is that of the browser-based photo editing tool which is now available within all pCloud cloud storage accounts (including the 10GB free-to-use account). This tool can be accessed by clicking on the new “Photos” entry on the left-side menu when logged into the pCloud web-interface and then by selecting a photo t be edited.
As can be seen above, the editing panel begins on the cropping tab where we can easily crop an image to a specific size or make use of one of the many pre-configured cropping ratios made available to us (including various pre-set social media friendly sizes). Moving across to the filters tab and we can apply one of several pre-made filters to the image as well as manually tuning image properties (including brightness, contrast and colour saturation) being made available via the final adjustments tab.
Once editing has completed, we have the option to save over the original image or to save as a new image. We can also make use of the built-in sharing tools to easily share any newly edited images from within the pCloud photos tool as soon as they are saved.
Secure File Sharing
File sharing is undoubtedly one of the most useful features of any cloud storage service, especially so when numerous advanced features are included such as automatic expiry dates, password protection and folder upload abilities (allowing holders of a special sharing link to both upload and download files to a pCloud account).
Creating a shared link within pCloud begins by finding the file or folder to be shared within the web interface and then selecting the “share link” button found towards the top of the page. In doing so, this will open up the special link building box as can be seen below.
When creating a new sharing link within pCloud, the link itself is created straight away and can easily be copied to the clipboard or sent directly to a social media site via the relevant links. Other options including setting password protection, automatic link expiry dates and, if applicable, the ability to specify permissions for a shared link based upon a different user’s pCloud username.
NB – As of time of writing, pCloud does not allow for the direct sharing of any files kept in the Crypto encrypted vault (they would need to be first moved to the regular, non-encrypted pCloud storage before being shared).
Free vs Premium Accounts
One of the biggest features of pCloud is the 10GB free account on offer to all new users alongside the many cloud features which are also available for both free and premium users alike. This begs the question as to the benefits of signing up for the premium service and the additional functionality which can be gained by doing so.
Firstly, whilst the free account offers a very generous 10GB of storage, this amount is also capped at 10GB in total meaning the only way to get more storage is to buy a pCloud premium plan. These premium plans currently start at 500GB and go all the way up to 10TB in size. It is important to note that pCloud lifetime accounts can be extended indefinitely as each account upgrade is simply added on to the existing account quota (meaning there is no limit to how much storage pCloud lifetime plans can provide).
Another useful upgrade for premium account holders is the extending of any file version history from 15 days on the free account up to a new total of 30 days (or more) on the premium plans. This is particularly useful for anyone making use of the pCloud backup tool (seen earlier on) and also applies to the trash can meaning premium account holders can also recover deleted files for an additional two weeks versus those on the free account.
NB – pCloud version history can be extended even further to a maximum of 365 days in total! Details on this file versioning upgrade can be found within the main pCloud account settings menu.
When it comes to file sharing functionality, it is great to see that the pCloud free account is still highly functional and retains many of the useful link sharing features available within the premium editions (up to and including the setting-up of branded link sharing pages). Where the premium account does start to distance itself from the free offering is in providing some additional sharing features including the setting of password protection, automatic expiry dates and being able to configure public sharing folders amongst a few other features reserved for premium accounts.
pCloud Datacentres
pCloud currently operate two geographically isolated datacentres for the storing of all cloud data. These are in the USA (Dallas, Texas) and in the EU (Luxembourg) and both adhere to strict ISO27001 operating standards. The datacentre used will be determined when a pCloud account is first created and, from this point onwards, all data will be stored in the chosen region.
NB – The datacentre location assigned to an account can be changed at a later date with all data moved across automatically by pCloud themselves – the cost of this service is currently set at $19.99 per datacentre move.
Whilst strict security and privacy standards are applied throughout the pCloud organisation regardless of which datacentre location is chosen, the ability to choose to have data stored within the privacy friendly EU region will appeal to many individuals and organisations also based within or near to Europe. Choosing a datacentre location geographically as close as possible the physical location of the device in-use will help to maximise the speed at which pCloud operates.
pCloud Security
Data security and user privacy are two key cloud storage concepts which pCloud clearly take very seriously. To start with, pCloud themselves as a company are based within privacy friendly Switzerland and operate in full compliance of all GDPR regulations and strict Swiss privacy laws, thus making for a very safe and secure data handling environment.
Moving on and one of the biggest security features employed by pCloud is the end-to-end encryption feature which is available to premium customers via the Crypto vault service. This Crypto vault service makes use of secure AES 256-bit encryption to ensure that all data is securely encrypted on the local device before been sent to the cloud where it is then stored in this encrypted state at all times.
NB – End-to-end encryption, such as this implementation which is offered by the pCloud Crypto service, remains one of the most secure and reliable methods of ensuring all files send to the cloud are kept private, secure and only accessible by the account holder themselves.
Additional security features from pCloud include the ability to enable multi-factor authentication (2FA) on the account itself plus the use of TLS/SSL secure data transfer channels to help ensure the maximum privacy and security of the account itself as well as any data been transferred to or from it.
Finally, one other important (but often unappreciated) security feature employed by pCloud is the ability to make use of historic versioning for all files stored upon the cloud service. This is important as, in the case of any potential malware or ransomware attacks which might damage files, version history can assist in undoing such damage by allowing previous versions to be recovered.
NB – For more information on how file version history can help secure a device against potential malware and ransomware attacks, be sure to check out my guide to how backup software can help protect against ransomware.
pCloud Support
pCloud operate a useful help and support portal which can be accessed once logged-in to any pCloud account. Backing up this help centre is a very useful FAQ section as well as multiple methods for contacting the pCloud support team should further help be required (this includes by phone, email or via an online contact form).
pCloud Pricing
pCloud is available on several different pricing plans, all of which featuring varying levels of cloud storage and offering both annual or lifetime pricing options. A 10GB free account is also available which provides a very usable service in its own right as well as a great way of testing out the full pCloud offering.
pCloud Pricing plans (at time of writing) are as follows:
- 10GB Free Account – 100% free to use!
- 500GB Premium (Monthly) – $4.99 per month
- 500GB Premium (Annual) – $49.99 per year
- 500GB Premium (Lifetime) – $199 per lifetime
- 2TB Premium (Monthly) – $9.99 per month
- 2TB Premium (Annual) – $99.99 per year
- 2TB Premium (Lifetime) – $399 per lifetime
- 10TB Premium (Monthly) – $29.99 per month
- 10TB Premium (Annual) – $299.99 per year
- 10TB Premium (Lifetime) – $1190 per lifetime
- 2TB Family Plan (5x Users) – $595 per lifetime
- 10TB Family Plan (5x Users) – $1499 per lifetime
- Crypto Add-on – $49.99 per annum or $150 lifetime
Storage quotas on lifetime plans can be increased, as required, by simply purchasing an additional lifetime plan which then increases the total account storage by said amount (e.g. buying 2x 500GB lifetime plans will deliver 1TB lifetime cloud storage in total). More information on both annual and lifetime pricing options plus the details of each plan can be found via the official pCloud pricing page.
NB – pCloud can be used across an unlimited number of devices regardless of which plan is chosen.
pCloud FAQs
Yes, pCloud offer a 10GB free account for everyone! Additional storage is available through various premium plans including the massive 10TB Ultra tier. You can also add-on services like the encrypted vault (pCloud Crypto) and extended file version history, which can keep your file history for up to 365 days.
While all pCloud accounts benefit from TLS/SSL encryption during transfer, premium users can optionally add the pCloud Crypto vault. This vault uses highly secure AES 256-bit zero-knowledge encryption on the client side and, because it is zero-knowledge, your encryption password never leaves the local device thus ensuring that not even pCloud’s employees can access files inside that specific folder.
Yes, in my own opinion pCloud is a very safe and reliable operation which takes the privacy and security of its user’s and their data very seriously. Based in privacy friendly Switzerland as an organisation and offering their users strong zero-knowledge encryption, TLS/SSL data transfers plus the option to store data in either USA or EU datacentres shows just some of the commitments pCloud are making to help prove their trustworthiness.
Whilst Google Drive is a big name in the cloud storage world and offers some great features including Google Docs and workspace collaboration which might make it more suited to business users and teams, it is my opinion that pCloud offers much better privacy and value thanks to their lifetime pricing plans and upgraded security features including the pCloud Crypto vault. pCloud also go over and above Google Drive in offering their users a choice of which data centre their data is stored in (a choice between the EU or the USA at present).
Whilst good value will always be somewhat subjective, pCloud have clearly been working hard over the past few years to keep adding plenty of great features to their cloud storage service including secure link sharing, cloud backup functionality plus the Crypto vault service amongst others. With pricing plans from just $49.99 per year for their 500GB plan and the option to purchase lifetime plans from just $199, it is my opinion that pCloud are clearly committed to providing good value to all of their users.
No, pCloud no longer offer unlimited cloud storage as of time of writing this updated review in November 2023. pCloud did previously offer unlimited cloud storage via their Business Pro account, but this has now been revised to provide 3TB+ of cloud storage instead.
pCloud Rewind is a powerful tool which allows users to travel back in time to a previous version of an entire pCloud account. This means if you are hit by a virus, ransomware attack or just accidentally delete a large number of files by mistake, you can use pCloud Rewind to restore your account to exactly how it looked at a specific date and time (up to 30 days ago for standard plans or 365 days with the Extended History add-on).
This is a common point of confusion when discussing the pCloud service. pCloud Drive acts as a “virtual drive” allowing you to access all your files in the cloud without them taking up space on your local hard disk. pCloud Sync, however, creates a physical copy of specific folders on your computer that stays updated with the cloud copy in real-time. Most users prefer the “Virtual Drive” as it can save using up local disk space while still keeping files accessible as if they were stored locally.
pCloud Alternatives
In this section of my review, I will be looking at some good alternatives to the pCloud cloud storage service. This will be focused on cloud storage solutions which are not only very easy to use and keenly priced, but those featuring many comparable features to what is available within pCloud.
Remember, any ratings and opinions given below reflect my own opinions from making such reviews and should be treated only as a guide. When purchasing any kind of cloud storage solution, it is always important to check the details of the offering carefully and to always try and to make use of any free trials (whenever possible) to help ensure the solution meets your own needs before committing to a purchase.
1) Google Drive
Featuring one of the most generous allocations of free cloud storage on the market (currently set at 15GB) alongside many other great cloud related features, Google Drive is undoubtedly one of the leading cloud storage services available right now.
Adding to this core 15GB of free cloud storage are several other useful features including the (excellent) Google Docs service, desktop synchronisation software (with a built-in backup client), secure link sharing, an excellent web-based file manager plus smartphone apps for both iOS and Android devices.
Beyond simple storage and file synchronisation, Google Drive also excels as a hub for real-time collaboration with the platform allowing multiple users to work on the same hosted document simultaneously with any changes appearing instantly across all connected devices. Furthermore, Google Drive is also boosted by an extensive ecosystem of third-party integrations (via the Google Workspace Marketplace) making this much more than just a simple cloud-based file hosting service.
- 15GB Free storage
- Device backup & sync
- Google Docs integration
- Secure link sharing
- Google Photos integration
- Auto photo uploads
- iOS & Android apps
- 100GB from $19.99 / year
- Subscription only pricing
Google Drive is available with 15GB of free cloud storage alongside premium plans which start at $19.99 per year for 100GB and go up to 2TB for just $99.99 per year. More information on Google Drive (Google One) and further pricing options can be found at the official Google Drive website.
2) MEGA (MEGA.IO)
MEGA is now well known as one of the leading privacy-first cloud storage operators and, better still, their free account now comes with a massive 20GB of free cloud storage by default.
Whilst 20GB of free cloud storage is undeniably very generous, it is MEGA’s commitment to data security and user privacy which really helps them stand out as a great cloud storage operator and a suitable alternative to pCloud. This approach to data security sees use of full zero-knowledge encryption across all plans (including the 20GB free plan) by default meaning that all data is automatically encrypted on the client’s device, transferred using TLS/SSL connections and then stored in its encrypted state thereafter.
Other useful features found at MEGA include dedicated smartphone apps for both iOS and Android (with automatic photo uploads available), access to up to 60 days of historic file versioning (20 days in the free plan), desktop synchronisation software with built-in backup functionality, secure link sharing, secure instant chat services plus multi-factor authentication amongst many others.
Beyond basic file hosting, MEGA has recently expanded into a comprehensive privacy suite with premium subscribers now gaining use of the MEGA VPN service alongside use of the zero-knowledge MEGA Password manager. These tools integrate seamlessly with the core MEGA cloud storage service allowing users to manage their digital identity and files from within a single account. Furthermore, the service now supports MEGA S4 (S3-compatible object storage) which caters to advanced users and software developers seeking high-performance encrypted storage for large-scale data sets and device backups.
- 20GB Free cloud storage
- End-to-end encryption
- Secure file shairng
- iOS & Android apps
- Auto photo uploads
- Secure web & video chat
- 200GB from €3.33/m
- Subscription only pricing
3) Internxt
Featuring a standard 1GB of free cloud storage and a clear commitment to providing some of the most secure cloud storage available, Internxt is a very promising cloud storage service and one which should be taken seriously by anyone seeking a privacy-focused cloud storage solution.
This commitment to providing some of the highest levels of privacy and data security sees Internxt applying secure AES 256-bit zero-knowledge encryption throughout the service as a whole (including on free accounts). In a move to future-proof user data, Internxt has also implemented post-quantum cryptography thus ensuring all files remain secure even against the potential threats of future quantum computing. Furthermore, the Internxt cloud platform is fully open-source thus allowing the global security community to independently verify its codebase and architecture via GitHub.
Beyond its core “cloud drive” functionality, Internxt has continued to evolve into a modular privacy ecosystem. This includes the addition of Internxt Send, a zero-knowledge tool for securely transferring large files without needing an account and Internxt Mail, an encrypted email service. Premium subscribers can also benefit from integrated security tools such as a built-in antivirus and malware scanner which automatically checks uploaded files for threats before they are synchronised alongside an encrypted VPN service also available.
Other useful features found within Internxt include the desktop synchronisation application which also features a basic backup solution built-in, secure file sharing with password protection plus smartphone apps for both iOS and Android. Internxt is notably ISO 27001 certified and HIPAA compliant making it a strong contender for anyone handling highly sensitive data.
- 1GB Free cloud storage
- Lifetime plans available
- End-to-end encryption
- Secure file sharing
- Inc. VPN & Antivirus
- iOS & Android apps
- Auto photo uploads
- Open source software
- 1TB From $9.99 / month
Internxt offer all users a free 1GB starter account with options to upgrade to premium annual plans from just €9.99 per month for 1TB alongside various other options ranging up to 5TB and including lifetime plans form just €380. More information on the Internxt service and the various pricing plans available can be found via the official Internxt website.
pCloud Review Summary
pCloud has continued to develop positively over recent years into what is undeniably now a leading cloud storage provider. This is a service which puts the privacy and data security needs of its users first and foremost thanks to well implemented features including the end-to-end encrypted Crypto vault plus various secure file sharing services amongst other related features.
New features including the excellent built-in photo editing application and the new 10TB “Ultra” plan help to further complement the already plentiful suite of tools and storage quotas already available from pCloud. Existing tools such as the desktop backup and synchronisation also continue to see ongoing improvements with “one way” synchronisations and improved third-party data import tools made available.
When it comes to providing good value, pCloud are clearly taking aim at more established cloud storage providers thanks to their very generous premium account storage quotas and keen pricing offers. These premium plans see very competitive annual pricing options from just $49.99 per year available plus the ability to subscribe to plans on a lifetime basis, a great option for anyone not wanting to continue making reoccurring payments as might be the case at most other cloud storage providers.
Overall, pCloud have implemented a great set of cloud related features, features which are backed-up by what is very clearly a solid approach to providing a secure and reliable cloud storage service at a great pricing point. Great work pCloud.
