Internxt vs pCloud

Internxt

• People who want open source, zero-knowledge storage
• Buyers who prefer a one-time lifetime payment
• Linux users: desktop apps cover Linux, Windows and macOS

pCloud

• People who prefer a one-time lifetime payment to a subscription
• Users who want to choose between EU and US data storage
• Linux users: pCloud Drive runs on Windows, macOS and Linux

Internxt

• The free plan is limited to 1 GB.
• The prices here are list prices. Internxt's site advertised 80% off when checked, so the amount charged is usually lower and changes with the promotion.
• File versioning and collaboration invites start at Premium; Photos, WebDAV and NAS support are limited to Ultimate.
• Maximum file size is 10 GB on Essential, 50 GB on Premium and 100 GB on Ultimate.

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.

Internxt

Zero-knowledge encryption

Files are end-to-end encrypted before leaving the device and split into fragments, so a server holds only encrypted shards. Plans also list post-quantum encryption.

Open source and audited

Internxt publishes its code on GitHub and states that the platform was independently audited by the penetration testing company Securitum.

Backup and sharing

Paid plans back up a computer and share files with password protection. Premium and Ultimate add invitations to collaborate and file versioning.

Bundled privacy tools

Paid plans include an encrypted VPN and antivirus. Premium adds Cleaner and Meet, and Ultimate adds Photos and Mail.

CLI, WebDAV, NAS and Rclone

The Ultimate plan adds access through a command-line client and WebDAV, along with support for NAS devices and Rclone.

Lifetime plans

Each paid plan can be bought with a single payment for lifetime access. Lifetime storage is stackable up to 100 TB, and payments can be split through Klarna.

pCloud

pCloud Drive

A desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux that makes cloud files available as if they were stored locally, without using hard drive space.

Backup and file history

The desktop app backs up folders from a computer, and backups can also be pulled from Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos, OneDrive and Facebook.

Sharing and shared folders

Files and folders are shared by link or through shared folders with access levels. Business adds branded links carrying a logo, cover and message.

pCloud Encryption add-on

Optional client-side, zero-knowledge encryption adds a Crypto folder to the account. It is priced separately at $49.99 billed yearly.

Choice of data region

Account holders choose whether their files are stored in a European or a US data center.

Media player, Photos and Docs

Includes an audio and video player, a photo timeline with a built-in editor, and pCloud Docs for creating and editing documents.

Internxt

• Free$0

  1 GB of encrypted cloud storage with a free account.

• Essential$11.99

  per month, billed annually (list price before promotions)

  1 TB of encrypted storage, files up to 10 GB, computer backup, password-protected sharing, VPN and antivirus.

• Premium$21.99

  per month, billed annually (list price before promotions)

  3 TB of storage and files up to 50 GB, plus invitations to collaborate, file versioning, Cleaner and Meet.

• Ultimate$31.99

  per month, billed annually (list price before promotions)

  5 TB of storage and files up to 100 GB, plus Photos, CLI and WebDAV access, NAS and Rclone support, and Mail.

pCloud

• Free$0

  Up to 10 GB of storage on a free account.

• Premium 500 GB$4.99

  per month, or $49.99 billed yearly

  500 GB of storage for one person, with pCloud Photos and pCloud Docs.

• Premium Plus 2 TB$9.99

  per month, or $99.99 billed yearly

  2 TB of storage for one person, with pCloud Photos and pCloud Docs.

• Ultra 10 TB$29.99

  per month, or $299.99 billed yearly

  10 TB of storage for one person, with pCloud Photos and pCloud Docs.

• Business$9.99

  per user / month, billed monthly

  Shown as 3 users with 3 TB for $29.97 a month, with teams, access levels, activity logs and a 30-day free trial.

• Business Pro$19.98

  per user / month, billed monthly

  Shown as 3 users with 6 TB for $59.94 a month. New Business Pro accounts get 25% off, which makes it $14.98 per user.

Internxt

• Lifetime license

  Lifetime plans for a one-time payment

  Essential, Premium and Ultimate are also sold as lifetime plans, with list prices of $1,999, $2,999 and $3,999 before promotions.

• Other savings

  80% off advertised on the pricing page

  When checked, the pricing page advertised 80% off its annual and lifetime plans, and a separate special-offer page advertised 85% off. The discount level changes.

pCloud

• Lifetime license

  Lifetime plans for a one-time payment

  The 500 GB, 2 TB and 10 TB lifetime plans are listed at $279, $709 and $2,799. Promotional prices of $219, $499 and $1,499 were shown when checked.

• Lifetime license

  Family lifetime plans for up to 5 users

  Family 2 TB is listed at $999 and Family 10 TB at $3,499 as one-time payments. Promotional prices of $749 and $1,849 were shown when checked.

• Annual discount

  About 17% lower with yearly billing

  Yearly billing costs $49.99, $99.99 or $299.99, against $59.88, $119.88 or $359.88 for twelve monthly payments on the same plans.