pCloud Alternatives (2026)
The pCloud alternatives users switch to most are Sync.com, Proton Drive, Dropbox. Below: why they make the change and what each one does better.
End-to-end encryption on every plan at no extra cost; trade-off is slower transfers and no Linux app.
View Sync.com
Everything end-to-end encrypted by default and bundled with Proton Mail and VPN; smaller feature set and no lifetime plan.
View Proton Drive
Fastest, most reliable sync and the most integrations; no lifetime plan and no default E2EE.
View Dropbox
Cheap storage bundled with Docs, Gmail and Photos; weaker privacy.
View Google Drive
Zero-knowledge encryption built in with strong business compliance; much more expensive per TB.
View Tresorit
Seamless on Apple devices with optional Advanced Data Protection; poor on Windows, Android and Linux.
View iCloudpCloud alternatives: FAQ
- What is the best pCloud alternative?
- Sync.com is the alternative users mention most when they leave pCloud: End-to-end encryption on every plan at no extra cost; trade-off is slower transfers and no Linux app.
- What are the alternatives to pCloud?
- Users switch from pCloud to Sync.com, Proton Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Tresorit, iCloud.
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