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pCloud alternatives

pCloud compared with 9 alternatives: Icedrive, Internxt, Koofr, Sync.com, MEGA and 4 more.

pCloud has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. All 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
pCloudThis toolFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
IcedriveFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
InternxtFree plan · from $11.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
KoofrFree plan · from €0.50/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Sync.comFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
MEGAFree plan · from €3.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
DropboxFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
iCloudFree plan · from $0.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS
Microsoft OneDriveFree plan · from $1.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
WeTransferFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android

How each one differs from pCloud

  1. Icedrive

    Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption

    • Icedrive starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 billed yearly. pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want cloud storage mounted as a drive rather than synced to disk

    Icedrive vs pCloudIcedrive pricing and details

  2. Internxt

    Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans

    • Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • Internxt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • pCloud also covers file sync.

    Suits: People who want open source, zero-knowledge storage

    Internxt vs pCloudInternxt pricing and details

  3. Koofr

    EU cloud storage that also connects Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive

    • Koofr starts at €0.50 per month for 10 GB extra, billed yearly, incl. 22% VAT. pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
    • pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who need a small paid plan: sizes start at 10 GB extra

    Koofr vs pCloudKoofr pricing and details

  4. Sync.com

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file sharing for teams

    • Sync.com starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually (3-user minimum). pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
    • Only pCloud lists a Linux app.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • Sync.com is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Teams that need encrypted storage with HIPAA, GDPR and PIPEDA compliance

    Sync.com vs pCloudSync.com pricing and details

  5. MEGA

    Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with a 20 GB free plan

    • MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly. pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
    • MEGA is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • MEGA also covers video calls.

    Suits: People who want encrypted storage with a 20 GB free tier

    MEGA vs pCloudMEGA pricing and details

  6. Dropbox

    Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools

    • Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Dropbox also covers documents.

    Suits: Individuals who want 2 TB synced across Windows, Mac and Linux

    Dropbox vs pCloudDropbox pricing and details

  7. iCloud

    Apple's storage and sync service for photos, files and backups

    • iCloud starts at $0.99 per month for 50 GB. pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
    • Only pCloud lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People whose devices are mostly iPhone, iPad and Mac

    iCloud vs pCloudiCloud pricing and details

  8. Microsoft OneDrive

    Microsoft's cloud storage, bundled with Microsoft 365 plans

    • Microsoft OneDrive starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
    • Only pCloud lists a Linux app.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who already pay for Microsoft 365 and its Office apps

    Microsoft OneDrive vs pCloudMicrosoft OneDrive pricing and details

  9. WeTransfer

    Send large files by email or link without recipient sign-up

    • WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly. pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
    • Only pCloud lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • WeTransfer also covers documents and menu bar app.

    Suits: Sending large files to clients who should not need an account

    WeTransfer vs pCloudWeTransfer pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in pCloud

  • Client-side, zero-knowledge encryption is a paid add-on and is not part of the standard storage plans.
  • The free account is limited to up to 10 GB.
  • Family plans, for up to 5 users, are offered only as lifetime purchases, and Business pricing is shown from 3 users.
  • Lifetime prices are shown as promotions against a higher list price, so the amount charged can change.
pCloud pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to pCloud?

The alternatives to pCloud in this directory are Icedrive, Internxt, Koofr, Sync.com, MEGA, Dropbox, iCloud, Microsoft OneDrive and WeTransfer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with pCloud.

Is there a free alternative to pCloud?

Yes. Icedrive, Internxt, Koofr, Sync.com, MEGA, Dropbox, iCloud, Microsoft OneDrive and WeTransfer have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to pCloud?

Internxt is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.