pCloud

At a glance

pCloud is cloud storage run by a Swiss company, and its biggest feature is a Lifetime plan where you pay once and keep using it, besides monthly and yearly subscriptions. When you sign up you can choose the data location between the EU and the US, and if you buy the paid encryption add-on you can keep specific folders with end-to-end encryption. It does not support a Korean screen.

Plans

• Lifetime prices change often with promotions. Outside sources also show lower prices such as USD 199, 399 and 1,190, so check before paying.
• The monthly and yearly prices on the official pricing page could not be read on screen this time, so they were filled in from outside sources.

Family sharing

• Up to 5 people use the Family lifetime plans together, each with personal space.
• There are no monthly or yearly family plans.

Photo backup

• Automatic phone gallery backup and a photo viewing feature (pCloud Photos) are supported.

Platform support

• Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web (Linux app needs verification)

Security

• Stored files are encrypted with AES-256 and data in transit with TLS, but this is not end-to-end encryption that the company cannot open.
• With the paid pCloud Encryption, only files inside the Crypto folder are encrypted on your device.
• When signing up you choose the data location between Luxembourg (EU) or Dallas, US, and changing it later costs a one-time USD 19.99.
• Two-step verification is supported. (Needs verification)
• It has file version history and a 30-day rewind feature.

Pros

• With the lifetime plans you can use it for a long time without subscription fees.
• You can choose where your data is stored.
• It has a Linux app and built-in music and video players.

Cons

• End-to-end encryption is a paid add-on and applies to only one folder.
• Lifetime plans have a large upfront cost and only make sense if the company keeps operating.
• It does not support a Korean screen.

Who each plan suits

• Free: People who want to try it lightly within 10GB
• Premium Lifetime: People for whom 500GB is enough and who find managing subscriptions a hassle
• Premium Plus Lifetime: People who plan to keep photos and videos for several years or more and want to secure 2TB at once. If you use it for about 4 years or more, it beats monthly billing.
• Family Lifetime: When several family members need shared storage without a subscription
• pCloud Encryption: People who want to keep only sensitive files such as ID and contracts strongly protected separately

Notes

• Information checked on: 2026-10-16
• Lifetime prices and Family and Encryption prices were confirmed on the official page, and the monthly and yearly prices are from outside sources.
• Sources: pCloud plans / pCloud Family / pCloud Encryption / pCloud data regions / pCloud iOS app / pCloud pricing summary (outside source) / pCloud pricing summary (outside source)