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The best pCloud alternatives

Swiss cloud storage known for lifetime plans and optional client-side encryption. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
pCloud (the app you have)Lifetime: Premium 500 GB $219, Premium Plus 2 TB $499, Ultra 10 TB $1,499. Monthly and annual plans also...Everywhere-
MEGAFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
DropboxBasic freeEverywhereyou want a free plan to start
OneDriveFree 5 GBEverywhereyou want a free plan to start
BoxIndividual freeEverywhereyou want a free plan to start
Google Drive15 GB free with every Google AccountEverywhereyou want a free plan to start
Google OneFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
Amazon PhotosFree downloadAppleyou want a free plan to start
Verizon CloudFreeAppleyou want it free
1

MEGA

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
MEGA screenshot from the App Store

Encrypted cloud storage, backup, file sharing and chat.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
2

Dropbox

Basic free; Plus $9.99/month; Standard $15/user/month; Advanced $24/user/month
Dropbox screenshot from the App Store

Cloud storage that syncs files across devices and makes sharing large files and folders easy.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start and you work with a team.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
3

OneDrive

Free 5 GB; Microsoft 365 Basic $1.99/month or $19.99/year
OneDrive screenshot from the App Store

Microsoft's cloud storage built into Windows, with 5 GB free and more through Microsoft 365.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start and you are sharing it with family.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
4

Box

Individual free
Box screenshot from the App Store

Cloud content management for businesses: secure file storage, sharing, e-signatures and AI.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start, you work with a team and you run a small business.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
5

Google Drive

15 GB free with every Google Account; more storage through Google One / Google AI plans
Google Drive screenshot from the App Store

Google's cloud storage for files and photos, with 15 GB free shared across Gmail and Photos.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
6

Google One

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Google One screenshot from the App Store

Manage Google storage and back up your phone.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
7

Amazon Photos

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Amazon Photos screenshot from the App Store

Photo backup and sharing, with full-resolution storage for Prime members.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhone

We matched these apps to pCloud by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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