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pCloud

European File Storage Software

File StorageEU region availableBaar, SwitzerlandSince 2013paid

pCloud is a European alternative to

Google Drive logo
Google Drive
Dropbox logo
Dropbox
Headquarters
Baar, Switzerland
Pricing
Paid
Data Residency
EU region available
Company Size
~80
About pCloud

Swiss cloud storage. Lifetime plans available, client-side encryption option.

pCloud is a European alternative to Google Drive, Dropbox. Pricing: From €49.99/year or €199 lifetime.

pCloud is headquartered in Switzerland, so it is bound by the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection. Customers can choose to have their data hosted in the EU.

pCloud at a glance

European headquarters

Headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, as stated in its own legal pages.

Data residency: EU region available

You can choose EU hosting for your data.

Bound by the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection

Its headquarters puts it under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection, not under US law.

How we check headquarters

Key Features
File sync and share across devices
Lifetime plan option (one-time payment)
Client-side encryption (pCloud Encryption)
Security & compliance certifications
ISO/IEC 27001

The baseline international standard for information security management systems.

Issued by ISO / accredited certification bodiesVendor's statementConfirmed 16 August 2026

Certifications are recorded from the vendor's own published statements and can lapse or change scope. Always confirm current status and scope with pCloud before relying on it for procurement.

Pricing

Free

€0

10GB storage

Premium 500GB

€49.99/year

500GB, file versioning

Premium Plus 2TB

€99.99/year

2TB storage

Lifetime 2TB

€399 one-time

2TB forever, no recurring fees

Visit pCloud for the latest pricing details.

Integrations
WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidWebDAV clients
Company Info
Headquarters
Baar, Switzerland
Founded
2013
Employees
~80
Funding
Bootstrapped, profitable
Product Specifications
Replaces
Google Drive, Dropbox

Ready to try pCloud?

From €49.99/year or €199 lifetime. Check the current plans and terms on pCloud's own website.

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