Google Drive (Google One) vs pCloud comparison

Google Drive (Google One) and pCloud compared side by side in Cloud storage.

CurrencyUSD KRW EUR

Google Drive (Google One)

Google's cloud storage, sharing its space with Gmail and Google Photos. The AI plans also include Gemini

What is good

Generous free 15GB
Family sharing for up to 6 people
Plans that bundle AI features such as Gemini

What could be better

Space fills up fast because Gmail and Photos share it
No end-to-end encryption and no official Linux app

Google Drive (Google One) official site

pCloud

A Swiss cloud storage with a pay-once lifetime plan. Lets you secure large storage without a subscription fee

What is good

Pay once and use for life with no subscription
Choose your data location, EU or US
Official Linux app and built-in music and video players

What could be better

End-to-end encryption is paid and applies to only one folder
High upfront cost for lifetime plans, and relies on the company staying in business

pCloud official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

Item	Google Drive (Google One)Visit site	pCloudVisit site
Starting price	$1.99+External source	$4.99+External source
Free tier	Free plan available	Free plan available
Free storage	15GB	10GB
Largest personal plan	20TB	10TB
Family sharing	Supported	Some plans
How family sharing works	Up to 6 people including the manager (5 family members added) share the storage. Must live in the same country, manager must be 18 or older. AI Plus and AI Pro can also be shared with family (some benefits excluded)	Up to 5 people on Family lifetime plans 2TB 10TB Each gets personal space No monthly or yearly family plan
Photo backup	Automatic backup	Automatic backup
End-to-end encryption	Not supported	Paid add-on
Supported devices	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web
Korean support	Good	Limited
Good for	Android and Gmail users Households that need shared storage for the family People who also want Gemini AI	People who do not want to keep paying subscription fees and want to keep photo and video archives long term Linux users
Type	Cloud storage	Cloud storage
Company	Google, United States	pCloud AG, Switzerland
Plans	Free 15GB Basic 100GB ₩2,400/mo (₩24,000/yr) Standard 200GB ₩3,700/mo (₩37,000/yr) Premium 2TB ₩11,900/mo (₩119,000/yr) AI Plus 400GB ₩7,500/mo AI Pro 5TB about ₩29,000/mo AI Ultra 20TB or more ₩119,000 or ₩300,000/mo (KRW prices for storage-only plans and AI Pro are from outside sources)	Free up to 10GB (2GB on sign-up, expandable through tasks and referrals) Premium 500GB USD 4.99/mo, lifetime USD 219 Premium Plus 2TB USD 9.99/mo, lifetime USD 499 Ultra 10TB about EUR 29.99/mo, lifetime USD 1,499 Family 2TB lifetime USD 749, Family 10TB lifetime USD 1,849 Encryption add-on lifetime USD 150 (monthly and yearly prices are from outside sources)
Pros	Generous free 15GB Family sharing for up to 6 people Plans that bundle AI features such as Gemini	Pay once and use for life with no subscription Choose your data location, EU or US Official Linux app and built-in music and video players
Cons	Space fills up fast because Gmail and Photos share it No end-to-end encryption and no official Linux app AI plan lineup and KRW prices change often	End-to-end encryption is paid and applies to only one folder High upfront cost for lifetime plans, and relies on the company staying in business No Korean-language interface

Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

Add to compare+ iCloud++ NAVER MYBOX + Microsoft OneDrive

Related comparisons

Add other services to compare