pCloud alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave pCloud: client-side encryption costs extra, and lifetime value depends on the company lasting. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces pCloud, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Icedrive currently ranks first.
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Best pCloud alternative for most people
IcedriveAnother lifetime-plan provider, with client-side encryption included.
Best pCloud alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
InternxtOpen-source, end-to-end encrypted storage with lifetime deals.
Best pCloud alternative for Mac
Proton DriveEnd-to-end encryption on every file, not just a paid folder.
Best pCloud alternative for iPhone and Android
KoofrSmaller European provider with cheap plans and no tracking.
Best pCloud alternative for working in the browser
IcedriveAnother lifetime-plan provider, with client-side encryption included.
pCloud alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to pCloud?
Icedrive ranks first right now. Another lifetime-plan provider, with client-side encryption included. Internxt and Proton Drive follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to pCloud?
Yes. Icedrive (free plan + paid), Internxt (free plan + paid), Proton Drive (free plan + paid) and Sync.com (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to pCloud?
None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which pCloud alternatives work on Linux?
Icedrive, Internxt, Dropbox and Koofr run on Linux.
Why do people switch from pCloud?
The complaints we hear most: client-side encryption costs extra; lifetime value depends on the company lasting; frequent sales and upsells make pricing hard to read.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces pCloud, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.