pCloud

by pCloud · Zug, Switzerland · Since 2013

Cloud storage with lifetime plans.

Starting price: Free · from $49.99/year; Premium 500 GB, yearly
Free trial / plan: Free plan; Up to 10 GB
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.5; transparency & India fit

What is pCloud?

pCloud is a Swiss cloud storage service with apps that sync across devices, password-protected sharing links, automatic backup and a choice of data storage in Europe or the USA. It says it has 22M+ users in 130+ countries.

The free Basic plan offers up to 10 GB. Paid individual plans are priced in US dollars per year, and pCloud also sells lifetime plans, a Family plan (lifetime only, up to 5 members) and pCloud Business.

What works well

+Free plan with up to 10 GB
+Lifetime plans are available as well as annual plans
+Choice of EU or US data location
+Password-protected links with expiry dates

What to watch out for

−The free plan starts at 2 GB; reaching 10 GB means completing tasks or inviting friends
−Prices are in USD
−Lifetime prices were not shown in the page content we retrieved

Best suited for: Individuals who want a free or one-time-payment cloud drive · Families sharing a lifetime plan

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pCloud features

Researched from pCloud's official product pages · updated September 2026.

Storage & sync

Sync across laptops, phones and tablets
Automatic upload and backup
Large files with no upload/download speed limits

Sharing

Password-protected links
Link expiry dates

Privacy

Choose EU or US data location
Swiss privacy standards

pCloud pricing (USD)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor · free trial: pCloud Business: 1-month free trial for 5 users. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full pCloud pricing breakdown

Basic (Free)

Free

Up to 10 GB (starts at 2 GB)

Premium 500 GB

$49.99/year

Yearly (shown against $59.88)

500 GB storage

Premium Plus 2 TB

$99.99/year

Yearly (shown against $119.88)

2 TB storage

Ultra 10 TB

$299.99/year

Yearly (shown against $359.88)

10 TB storage

Other pricing options & add-ons

Lifetime plans
Offered for 500 GB, 2 TB and 10 TB; prices not captured
Not published
Family plan
Lifetime only, from 2 TB, up to 5 members
Not published
pCloud Business
Monthly or annual (annual saves 20%)
Not published

• Annual prices were displayed as reduced from a higher list price and may be promotional
• pCloud says prices are final with no setup fees
• Prices are in USD; no INR price is published

Buying for a team? App Advisor can get you a volume quote and any partner discount available.

Trust, compliance & who uses pCloud

Customers named by the vendor

22M+ users in 130+ countries (vendor claim)

Is pCloud the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

Individuals who want a free or one-time-payment cloud drive
Families sharing a lifetime plan

Look elsewhere if you are…

Teams needing Indian data residency

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Specifications

Category: Cloud storage & file sharing
Vendor: pCloud
Headquarters: Zug, Switzerland
Founded: 2013
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free plan
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

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pCloud — frequently asked questions

Does pCloud have a free plan?+

Yes. The Basic plan is free and offers up to 10 GB. You start with 2 GB and unlock more by completing tasks or inviting friends.

How much does pCloud cost per year?+

Premium 500 GB costs $49.99/year, Premium Plus 2 TB $99.99/year and Ultra 10 TB $299.99/year, all in US dollars.

Does pCloud offer lifetime plans?+

Yes, for the 500 GB, 2 TB and 10 TB tiers. The Family plan is sold as lifetime only.

How many people can share a pCloud Family plan?+

Up to 5: the owner plus 4 family members. Each member keeps a private account.

Where does pCloud store data?+

In Europe or the USA, whichever you choose.

Is there a pCloud Business trial?+

Yes. pCloud Business offers a 1-month free trial for 5 users.

What is pCloud?+

pCloud is cloud storage & file sharing by pCloud. Cloud storage with lifetime plans.

How much does pCloud cost?+

pCloud has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does pCloud offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — pCloud offers a free plan you can start with.

Is pCloud made in India?+

No. pCloud is developed by pCloud in Zug, Switzerland, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is pCloud best suited for?+

pCloud suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for cloud storage & file sharing.

What are the best alternatives to pCloud?+

Popular alternatives in cloud storage & file sharing include DigiLocker, Zoho WorkDrive, JioCloud. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is pCloud deployed?+

pCloud is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.