Ranked 9 of 9 in best cloud storage services
Covers five platforms, including Linux, with a free plan of up to 10 GB. This entry does not assess its encryption design, so check its security pages before storing sensitive files.
Best for Mixed-OS households that want apps on Linux
About pCloud
pCloud stores files in the cloud and syncs them to apps on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android. Its homepage says the free plan includes up to 10 GB. The site also promotes storage freedom, which keeps files in the cloud so you can free up space on a device.
Paid plans add more storage, and the homepage links to a plan comparison. The Linux app makes pCloud usable in households and offices that mix operating systems. This entry does not assess pCloud's encryption design, so readers who need a specific security model should check the vendor's security pages before choosing it.
Key features
- Apps for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android
- Free plan with 10 GB
- Frees up space on devices
- Plan comparison on the site
Strengths
- Apps for five platforms, including Linux
- Free plan with up to 10 GB
Limits
- Free plan is capped at 10 GB
- More storage needs a paid plan
Where pCloud ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Cloud storage services | 9 of 9 | 79.0 | Mixed-OS households that want apps on Linux |
Questions about pCloud
- Is pCloud free?
- pCloud can be used without paying: Free plan with up to 10 GB; paid plans for more storage. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is pCloud open source?
- No. pCloud is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does pCloud support?
- pCloud is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- What is pCloud best for?
- Mixed-OS households that want apps on Linux. In our ranking of cloud storage services it is number 9 of 9 with a score of 79.0.
- What are the best alternatives to pCloud?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Google Drive, Dropbox, Proton Drive, Microsoft OneDrive.