- Pick it if you are:
- Long-term personal storage buyers; Media collectors (video, music, photos)
- Top complaint:
- pCloud encryption costs extra on personal plans
- Price:
- Free plan, paid from $4.99/mo
- Pick it if you are:
- Law firms, healthcare and finance teams; Consultants sharing confidential files with clients
- Top complaint:
- Why is Tresorit so expensive?
- Price:
- Free plan
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
pCloud
- pCloud encryption costs extra on personal plans(7/10)
- pCloud refund only within 14 days, nothing for unused time(7/10)
- Is pCloud lifetime really lifetime?(6/10)
- pCloud always on sale: list prices are not real prices(4/10)
Tresorit
- Why is Tresorit so expensive?(7/10)
- Tresorit refund only within 7 days (14 in the EU)(7/10)
- Tresorit free plan only 3 GB and 2 devices(4/10)
- Tresorit Business needs 3 users minimum, Business Pro 5(4/10)
pCloud
- pCloud sync stuck or takes forever to start(7/10)
- pCloud Drive won't mount on Mac (system extension blocked)(7/10)
- pCloud shared link traffic limit reached(5/10)
- pCloud deletes files when you stop paying or go over quota(8/10)
Tresorit
- Tresorit sync and link problems on Mac(5/10)
- Tresorit locks uploads when you downgrade(7/10)
pCloud
- pCloud support slow, AI chat and no live agent(6/10)
- pCloud account suspended without explanation(8/10)
Tresorit
- Tresorit support slow and billing disputes unresolved(6/10)
pCloud
- pCloud encryption flaws found by ETH Zurich researchers(6/10)
Tresorit
- Forgot Tresorit password means losing your files(9/10)
pCloud
- Why is pCloud so slow to upload?(6/10)
Tresorit
- Tresorit slow to sync large files (no block-level sync)(6/10)
pCloud
- pCloud Family plans are lifetime-only(4/10)
Tresorit
- Tresorit file size limits too small for video(5/10)
pCloud
No signals
Tresorit
- Tresorit camera upload stops without warning(5/10)
- Tresorit mobile app needs files downloaded first(3/10)
Pricing Comparison
pCloud
Users: 1.0
Storage: Up to 10 GB
Limits: Encryption not included, 50 GB monthly link traffic, short file history, no extended file history, smaller storage than paid plans
Users: 1.0
Storage: 500 GB
Limits: No client-side encryption without the add-on
Users: 1.0
Storage: 500 GB
Limits: Encryption costs extra
Users: 1.0
Storage: 2 TB
Users: 1.0
Storage: 2 TB
Users: 1.0
Storage: 10 TB
Users: 1.0
Storage: 10 TB
Users: 1.0
Storage: 500 GB
Limits: pCloud may decline refunds on promotional purchases
Users: 1.0
Storage: 2 TB
Users: 1.0
Storage: 10 TB
Users: 1.0
Storage: 3 TB
Users: 5.0
Storage: 2 TB shared
Limits: Storage shared between all members
Users: 5.0
Storage: 10 TB shared
Users: 3.0
Storage: 1 TB per user
Limits: Minimum 3 seats
Users: 3.0
Storage: 2 TB per user
Limits: Minimum 3 seats
Users: 1.0
Limits: Some features (previews, sharing) don't work on encrypted files
Tresorit
Users: 1.0
Storage: 3 GB
Limits: 3 GB storage, 2 devices, 500 MB max file size, 10 links per month, no full link-sharing controls or advanced sharing
Users: 1.0
Storage: 50 GB
Limits: Only 2 devices, no document scanning
Users: 1.0
Storage: 1 TB
Limits: No access logs or file requests
Users: 1.0
Storage: 4 TB
Users: 1.0
Storage: 4 TB
Limits: One user only
Users: 3.0
Storage: 2 TB per user (from 6 TB)
Limits: Minimum 3 seats
Users: 5.0
Storage: From 15 TB
Limits: Minimum 5 seats
Storage: Custom
Feature Comparison
| Feature | pCloud | Tresorit |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Lifetime plans Owner's lifetime or 99 years | ||
| Lifetime plan | ||
| Security | ||
| Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption All plans | ||
| Client-side (zero-knowledge) encryption Paid add-on on personal plans | ||
| Remote device wipe | ||
| Password recovery Only from a logged-in device | ||
| Sync | ||
| Block-level sync Whole files re-upload after edits | ||
| Virtual drive (pCloud Drive) | ||
| Virtual drive (Tresorit Drive) macOS: under Locations in Finder | ||
| Selective folder sync | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Automatic photo upload | ||
| Camera upload | ||
| Backup | ||
| Extended file history (up to 365 days) Paid add-on | ||
| Compliance | ||
| Data residency Business plans | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Linux desktop app | ||
| Admin | ||
| SSO / Active Directory Business and up | ||
| Sharing | ||
| Family plan Lifetime only | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| eSignatures 16 free | ||
| Office document editing No built-in editor like Google Docs or Office Online | ||
| Media | ||
| Built-in media player | ||
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