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Open-source alternatives to pCloud

pCloud is not described as open source on its own site. 5 of the 16 other file storage and sync services in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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

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

How each one differs from pCloud

  1. 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.
    Internxt vs pCloudInternxt pricing and details

  2. Proton Drive

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail

    • Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly. pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
    • Only pCloud lists a Linux app.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • Proton Drive is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Proton Drive pricing and details

  3. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Nextcloud pricing and details

  4. Filen

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Germany with open source apps

    • Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB. pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Filen pricing and details

  5. Syncthing

    Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices

    • Syncthing is free. pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
    • Only pCloud lists a web app.
    • Only pCloud lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    Syncthing pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to pCloud?

Yes. Internxt, Proton Drive, Nextcloud, Filen and Syncthing are open source, according to their own sites.

Is pCloud open source?

pCloud is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

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

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to pCloud: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.