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pCloud alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Icedrive logoIcedriveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 466.5
2Internxt logoInternxtFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 462.6
3Proton Drive logoProton DriveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 559.6
4Sync.com logoSync.comFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 457.2
5Dropbox logoDropboxFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 455.3
6Koofr logoKoofrFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 453.6
  1. Icedrive logo

    1. IcedriveTop pick

    Best for: Individuals who want cheap encrypted storage mounted as a drive

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from pCloud

    Another lifetime-plan provider, with client-side encryption included.

    Pros

    • Client-side encryption included on paid plans
    • Virtual drive that streams files on demand
    • Lifetime plans available

    Cons

    • Few collaboration or team features
    • Smaller company with a shorter track record
    • Sharing controls are basic
    Visit Icedrive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Icedrive a good pCloud alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    10 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026icedrive.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    Client-side Twofish, zero-knowledge
    Checked Oct 25, 2026icedrive.net(opens source in a new tab)
    File versioning
    90 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026icedrive.net(opens source in a new tab)
    2 TB plan
    $9.99/month regular price
    Checked Oct 25, 2026icedrive.net(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Internxt logo

    2. Internxt

    Best for: Privacy-focused individuals who want open-source code and EU jurisdiction

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from pCloud

    Open-source, end-to-end encrypted storage with lifetime deals.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption with open-source, audited apps
    • Lifetime plans and a refund window
    • Linux desktop app

    Cons

    • Free tier is only 1 GB
    • Desktop sync is less mature than established rivals
    • Heavy promotional pricing makes real costs hard to compare
    Visit Internxt Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Internxt a good pCloud alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    1 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, and audited
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Post-quantum encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Refund window
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Proton Drive logo

    3. Proton Drive

    Best for: People who want encrypted storage alongside an encrypted email account

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from pCloud

    End-to-end encryption on every file, not just a paid folder.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption including filenames
    • Open-source, audited apps
    • Bundles well with Proton Mail, VPN and Pass

    Cons

    • Linux support lags behind other platforms
    • Fewer third-party integrations
    • Sync is slower than mainstream services on big libraries
    Visit Proton Drive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Proton Drive a good pCloud alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    5 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Drive Plus
    $4.99/month for 200 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Version history
    Up to 10 years on Drive Plus
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Based in
    Switzerland
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Sync.com logo

    4. Sync.com

    Best for: Privacy-minded people and small teams who still need easy sharing links

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from pCloud

    Zero-knowledge encryption by default at a similar price.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption on by default
    • Full sharing toolkit: expiring links, file requests, passwords
    • Long version history on paid plans

    Cons

    • No Linux desktop client
    • Limited online editing and search
    • Free plan is small
    Visit Sync.com Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sync.com a good pCloud alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    5 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2011
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    Over 2 million
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Dropbox logo

    5. Dropbox

    Best for: Freelancers and teams who need sync that just works across every OS

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from pCloud

    More mature team features and integrations.

    Pros

    • Very reliable desktop sync, including Linux
    • Easy sharing and file requests with non-users
    • Version history and deleted-file recovery on every plan

    Cons

    • Free plan is only 2 GB
    • Paid plans cost more per TB than most rivals
    • Not end-to-end encrypted by default
    Visit Dropbox Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Dropbox a good pCloud alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    2 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus storage
    2 TB for one person
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2007
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Koofr logo

    6. Koofr

    Best for: People who want cheap EU storage and one place to manage several cloud accounts

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from pCloud

    Smaller European provider with cheap plans and no tracking.

    Pros

    • Connects Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive in one view
    • No trackers and EU-only data centres
    • Cheap, granular plans with WebDAV support

    Cons

    • Regular storage is not end-to-end encrypted
    • Basic-looking apps
    • Small company
    Visit Koofr Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Koofr a good pCloud alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    10 GB, free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026koofr.eu(opens source in a new tab)
    1 TB plan
    10 EUR/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026koofr.eu(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    EU data centres
    Checked Oct 25, 2026koofr.eu(opens source in a new tab)
    Tracking
    No trackers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026koofr.eu(opens source in a new tab)

The best pCloud alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Icedrive logo

Best pCloud alternative for most people

Icedrive

Another lifetime-plan provider, with client-side encryption included.

Internxt logo

Best pCloud alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Internxt

Open-source, end-to-end encrypted storage with lifetime deals.

Proton Drive logo

Best pCloud alternative for Mac

Proton Drive

End-to-end encryption on every file, not just a paid folder.

Sync.com logo

Best pCloud alternative for Windows

Sync.com

Zero-knowledge encryption by default at a similar price.

Dropbox logo

Best pCloud alternative for Linux

Dropbox

More mature team features and integrations.

Koofr logo

Best pCloud alternative for iPhone and Android

Koofr

Smaller European provider with cheap plans and no tracking.

Icedrive logo

Best pCloud alternative for working in the browser

Icedrive

Another 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.