{"id":300164,"date":"2026-05-11T13:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/?p=152127"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:27:00","slug":"proton-drive-vs-pcloud-cloud-service-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/?p=300164","title":{"rendered":"Proton Drive vs pCloud: Cloud Service Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vs-teaser-table vs-teaser-2\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\"><\/div>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"vs-td-flex\">\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/proton-drive-logo.svg\" width=\"528\" height=\"87\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: Proton Drive\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div> <span class=\"cws-rating-count\">4.3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"vs-td-flex\">\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-pcloud.svg\" width=\"738\" height=\"191\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: pCloud\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div> <span class=\"cws-rating-count\">4.35<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul class=\"is-style-pro\">\n<li>Strong security &#038; privacy<\/li>\n<li>Zero-knowledge encryption<\/li>\n<li>Secure file sharing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul class=\"is-style-pro\">\n<li>Fast speeds<\/li>\n<li>Kodi integration<\/li>\n<li>Can sync any folder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"vs-td-flex\">\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">Proton Drive<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"vs-price\"><span class=\"pricing-month\">$1<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pricing-save\">(save 87%)<\/span><a data-price-table=\"67506\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"vs-td-flex\">\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">pCloud<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"vs-price\"><span class=\"pricing-month\">$4.17<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pricing-save\">(save 24%)<\/span><a data-price-table=\"9101\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<details class=\"cws-expandable cws-expandable-default cws-expandable-key-takeaways\" open>\n<summary>\n<h2> Key Takeaways: Proton Drive vs pCloud <\/h2>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"details-content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The main difference between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proton Drive<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pCloud<\/a> is that Proton Drive focuses more on privacy, while pCloud offers more features.<\/li>\n<li>If you need full client-side encryption for all your files, Proton Drive is the better choice.<\/li>\n<li>pCloud is better than Proton Drive for those who want to stream music and need ample storage space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Facts &amp; Expert Analysis About Proton Drive vs pCloud<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Privacy vs utility:<\/strong> pCloud makes some privacy concessions to provide a broader set of features, though it does offer client-side encryption as a paid add-on, while Proton Drive focuses more on ironclad privacy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jurisdiction matters:<\/strong> Both services are headquartered in Switzerland and abide by strong Swiss and EU privacy laws.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecosystem integration:<\/strong> Proton Drive is part of the Proton privacy suite, which includes a VPN, a password manager and encrypted email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cws-teaser-block\">\n<div class=\"cws-rt--badge\"><span class=\"badge\">Winner<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cws-rt--header\">\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-pcloud.svg\" width=\"738\" height=\"191\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: pCloud\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\">www.pcloud.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"storage\">2TB<\/span><span class=\"pricing-month\">$4.17<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span class=\"pricing-save\">(save 24%)<\/span> <a data-price-table=\"9101\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn badge\" title=\"pCloud Review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\"> Editor&#8217;s Choice<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">pCloud<\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/pcloud\/\" class=\"btn-link\">Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proton Drive and pCloud are two of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/best-cloud-storage\/\">top cloud storage platforms<\/a>, and they have a lot in common. Both are based in Switzerland, offer excellent security, and let you manage and edit documents in your storage. Keep reading to learn which one wins in this Proton Drive vs pCloud matchup, and discover which service best suits your needs.<\/p>\n<aside aria-labelledby=\"about_the_authors\" class=\"about-the-authors cws-maxMedium\"><button class=\"author-show-more\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Show all Authors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"author_box_19\"><span>Show all<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight-hl\" id=\"about_the_authors\"><span>Meet the experts<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-show-more-content\" id=\"author_box_19\">\n<div class=\"author-footer\">\n<div class=\"author-footer-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Profile-Picture-Kate-Hawkins-150x150.png\" alt=\"Kate Hawkins\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"h3\"><strong>Kate Hawkins<\/strong> (<span>Editor, Writer<\/span>)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Kate Hawkins is a freelance writer and editor with over a decade of experience, specializing in VPN software and technology since 2019. Her work, featured on platforms like WizCase, includes reviews, how-to guides and articles. She holds a BA in English literature and drama from Queen Mary University of London. Outside of work, Kate enjoys horror novels, scary movies, rock and metal music and video games, particularly the Broken Sword series.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/about\/kate-hawkins\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">More about Kate Hawkins<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-footer\">\n<div class=\"author-footer-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Valentina_Headshot-150x150.png\" alt=\"Valentina Bravo\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"h3\"><strong>Valentina Bravo<\/strong> (<span>Managing Editor<\/span>)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:valentina.bravo@cloudwards.net\" aria-label=\"Valentina Bravo E-Mail\"><\/a> <a aria-label=\"Valentina Bravo linkedIn profile\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/valentinavictoriabc\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Valentina Bravo is a managing editor at Cloudwards with a rich background in technology topics, particularly productivity tools and online security. She holds a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Liberal Arts and a triple Master&#8217;s degree in Literary and Cultural Studies. Her prior role as an academic writing instructor and over a decade of freelance editing across various fields, including academic publishing and tech education, have honed her skills in nurturing writers and producing strategically resonant content. Outside of work, she is a travel enthusiast, music lover and avid learner interested in global cultures, spirituality, psychology and neuroscience.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/about\/valentina-bravo\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">More about Valentina Bravo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">editorial team<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/research-process\/\" target=\"_blank\">research process.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-nav=\"Cloudwards\u2019 Choice\" id=\"cloudwards-choice-pcloud-is-the-winner\">Cloudwards\u2019 Choice: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pCloud Is the Winner<\/a><\/h2>\n<details class=\"cws-expandable cws-expandable-expert\" open>\n<summary>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"cws-expandable-expert-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Aleksandar-Kochovski-cloudwards-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Aleksandar Kochovski cloudwards scaled\"><\/div>\n<div><strong class=\"cws-expandable-hl\">Cloudwards\u2019 Choice: pCloud Is the Winner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"cws-expandable-description\">Aleksandar Kochovski is a Cloudwards expert in cloud storage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"details-content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">pCloud\u2019s long years of experience are on full display with its offering. Between the integrated document editor, full-featured media player and strong privacy options, it\u2019s a complete package that is simply too hard to beat compared to Proton Drive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cws-teaser-block\">\n<div class=\"cws-rt--header\">\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-pcloud.svg\" width=\"738\" height=\"191\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: pCloud\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\">www.pcloud.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"storage\">2TB<\/span><span class=\"pricing-month\">$4.17<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span class=\"pricing-save\">(save 24%)<\/span> <a data-price-table=\"9101\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn badge\" title=\"pCloud Review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\"> Editor&#8217;s Choice<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">pCloud<\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/pcloud\/\" class=\"btn-link\">Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-nav=\"Which Is Better?\" id=\"which-is-better-proton-drive-vs-pcloud\">Which Is Better: Proton Drive vs pCloud?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite their similarities, pCloud and Proton Drive have some differences, and they take varying approaches to feature implementation. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/pcloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pCloud review<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/proton-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proton Drive review<\/a> if you want a more detailed look at each.<\/p>\n<details class=\"cws-expandable cws-expandable-default\" open>\n<summary>\n<h3> Who Is Proton Drive For? <\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"details-content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Privacy-minded users:<\/strong> Proton Drive has strong client-side privacy across all plans and can come bundled with a full online privacy suite.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Writers:<\/strong> Proton Drive\u2019s productivity apps provide everything you need to edit documents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Students:<\/strong> Students can edit documents in the cloud, easily share them for group work or grading, and rest assured that their work is encrypted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cws-teaser-block\">\n<div class=\"cws-rt--header\">\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/proton-drive-logo.svg\" width=\"528\" height=\"87\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: Proton Drive\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\">proton.me<\/a><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"storage\">200GB &#8211; 3TB<\/span><span class=\"pricing-month\">$1<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span class=\"pricing-save\">(save 87%)<\/span> <a data-price-table=\"67506\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">Proton Drive<\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/proton-drive\/\" class=\"btn-link\">Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"cws-expandable cws-expandable-default\" open>\n<summary>\n<h3> Who Is pCloud For? <\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"details-content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Music fans:<\/strong> pCloud has music fans covered with its advanced media player.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Content creators:<\/strong> The large amounts of storage space, high transfer speeds and media playback all come together to create the perfect platform for working on content.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freelancers and remote workers:<\/strong> pCloud\u2019s document-editing capabilities, decent privacy and advanced sharing options make it a great cloud storage solution for remote work.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cws-teaser-block\">\n<div class=\"cws-rt--header\">\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-pcloud.svg\" width=\"738\" height=\"191\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: pCloud\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\">www.pcloud.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"storage\">2TB<\/span><span class=\"pricing-month\">$4.17<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span class=\"pricing-save\">(save 24%)<\/span> <a data-price-table=\"9101\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn badge\" title=\"pCloud Review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\"> Editor&#8217;s Choice<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">pCloud<\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/pcloud\/\" class=\"btn-link\">Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-nav=\"Comparison Method\" id=\"our-detailed-comparison-methodology\">Our Detailed Comparison Methodology<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before putting pen to paper, we spend a week testing each cloud service with regular day-to-day use. We also run a string of rigorous technical tests and performance benchmarks, including speed and stress tests designed to push the app to its limits, and security evaluations using network inspection tools and DNS and IP analysis.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-nav=\"pCloud vs Proton Drive\" id=\"pcloud-vs-proton-drive-comparison-at-a-glance\">pCloud vs Proton Drive: Comparison at a Glance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cws-compare-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th aria-label=\"Features\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Features<\/span><\/th>\n<th>\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-pcloud.svg\" width=\"738\" height=\"191\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: pCloud\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn badge\" title=\"pCloud Review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\"> Editor&#8217;s Choice<\/a><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/proton-drive-logo.svg\" width=\"528\" height=\"87\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: Proton Drive\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"\">\n<td class=\"td-bg-hide\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"\">\n<td class=\"td-bg-hide\"><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn btn-review\" title=\"pCloud Review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/pcloud\/\">Review<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn btn-review\" title=\"Proton Drive Review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/proton-drive\/\">Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"message\">\n<td>Sync<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Sync Folder<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Block-Level Sync<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Selective Sync<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Bandwidth management<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Sync Any Folder<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"message\">\n<td>File Sharing<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>File Link Sharing<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Link Passwords<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Link Expiry Dates<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Folder Sharing<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Folder Permissions<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Link Download Limits<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Upload Links<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"message\">\n<td>Productivity<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>File Previews<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Edit Files<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>In-App Collaboration<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Office Online<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Google Docs<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Notes App<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Media Playback<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Mobile Apps<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Deleted File Retention<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Versioning<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>WebDAV<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"message\">\n<td>Security<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>At-Rest Encryption<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>In-Transit Encryption<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"text\">\n<td>Encryption Protocol<\/td>\n<td>AES 256-bit<\/td>\n<td>ECC Curve25519<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Client-Side Encryption<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Two-Factor Authentication<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Server Location<\/td>\n<td>EU<\/td>\n<td>EU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"message\">\n<td>Support<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>24\/7 Support<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Live Chat Support<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Telephone Support<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Email Support<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>User Forum<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Knowledgebase<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"message\">\n<td>Misc<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"radio\">\n<td>Free Plan<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<details class=\"cws-expandable cws-expandable-default\">\n<summary>\n<h3> What Are Proton Drive&#039;s Standout Features? <\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"details-content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Client-side encryption for all files: <\/strong>Proton Drive offers the highest level of privacy for all your files.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proton Docs: <\/strong>Proton Drive includes a proprietary editor for text documents and spreadsheets. It works well and is stable for collaboration, but the features are limited.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom sync folders: <\/strong>Proton Drive lets you sync any folder on your device to the cloud. You can also use the default sync folder.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long-term version control: <\/strong>You can retain old versions of files for up to 10 years on paid plans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excellent mobile app photo uploads: <\/strong>Automatic media uploads are near-instant and reliable, and there are more folder organization options than I\u2019ve seen with any other service.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"cws-expandable cws-expandable-default\">\n<summary>\n<h3> What Are pCloud&#039;s Standout Features? <\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"details-content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Client-side encrypted folder: <\/strong>pCloud offers client-side encryption, but only for one folder and as a paid add-on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>OnlyOffice integration: <\/strong>OnlyOffice is a powerful suite for editing text documents, spreadsheets and presentations, though its integration into pCloud can be unstable, especially when collaborating with others.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Virtual drive: <\/strong>pCloud lets you mount a virtual drive on your desktop that acts like a regular drive but connects directly to the cloud, saving you tons of hard drive space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powerful media playback: <\/strong>pCloud has the most advanced music player of any cloud storage service, with playlist creation and automatic sorting by artist or album.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cloud backup: <\/strong>pCloud lets you back up folders on your device by continuously uploading their contents to the cloud.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-nav=\"Similarities\" id=\"what-do-proton-drive-and-pcloud-have-in-common\">What Do Proton Drive and pCloud Have in Common?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The similarities between Proton Drive and pCloud revolve mostly around privacy and performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<details class=\"cws-expandable cws-expandable-default\">\n<summary>\n<h3> End-to-End Encryption &amp; Compliance: Which Has Better Security &amp; Privacy? <\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"details-content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">pCloud and Proton Drive both have solid privacy policies and are incorporated in Switzerland, which means your files are protected under some of the world\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/swiss-privacy-laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strictest privacy laws<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure text-center full full\" data-id=\"146958\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/proton-drive-security.png\" title=\"proton-drive-security\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"581\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"landscape\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/proton-drive-security-800x581.png\" alt=\"proton drive security\" title=\"proton-drive-security\"><\/a><figcaption>\n<div class=\"caption\">Proton Drive delivers a comprehensive privacy solution for your files.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like most services on our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/which-cloud-storage-has-the-best-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most secure cloud storage<\/a>, Proton Drive and pCloud both offer client-side encryption. This means files are encrypted on your device before being uploaded, so the provider can\u2019t access them. Proton Drive protects all your files this way, while pCloud offers only one client-side encrypted folder as a paid add-on.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"cws-expandable cws-expandable-default\">\n<summary>\n<h3> Performance &amp; Speed for File Transfers: Which Is Faster? <\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"details-content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our speed test involves uploading and downloading a 5GB test folder twice over a throttled 100 Mbps connection and twice over an unthrottled 1 Gbps connection. pCloud is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/fastest-cloud-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fastest cloud services<\/a> we\u2019ve tested, but Proton Drive is only marginally slower. In real-world usage, you really shouldn\u2019t see any difference between the two.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Provider:<\/th>\n<th>Download*<\/th>\n<th>Upload*<\/th>\n<th><strong>Download<\/strong>**<\/th>\n<th><strong>Upload<\/strong>**<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-pcloud.svg\" width=\"738\" height=\"191\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: pCloud\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td>0:06:52<\/td>\n<td>0:07:06<\/td>\n<td>0:02:33<\/td>\n<td>0:02:06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/proton-drive-logo.svg\" width=\"528\" height=\"87\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: Proton Drive\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td>0:07:11<\/td>\n<td>0:07:15<\/td>\n<td>0:03:48<\/td>\n<td>0:03:20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*Speed average of 100 Mbps<br \/>**Speed average of 1 Gbps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"cws-expandable cws-expandable-default\">\n<summary>\n<h3> Customer Support &amp; Reliability <\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"details-content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">pCloud and Proton Drive both have decent support. Neither has a live chat, but they both have a responsive and knowledgeable team that responds to support tickets and emails relatively quickly. You can also find answers to questions in each service\u2019s knowledgebase.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-nav=\"Differences \" id=\"what-are-differences-between-pcloud-and-proton-drive\">What Are Differences Between pCloud and Proton Drive?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key differences between Proton Drive and pCloud are their feature sets, file-sharing options and pricing.<\/p>\n<details class=\"cws-expandable cws-expandable-default\">\n<summary>\n<h3> Free, Paid &amp; Lifetime Plans: Which Offers Better Pricing &amp; Value? <\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"details-content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proton Drive is more expensive per gigabyte and offers only up to 2TB of storage, but it also can come bundled with a VPN, a password manager and other Proton services in the Unlimited plan, which offers excellent value.<\/p>\n<div id=\"price-table-67506\">\n<div class=\"cws-pt cws-pt-4-1 cws-pt-4-1-more\">\n<div class=\"pt-logo-bar\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/proton-drive-logo.svg\" width=\"528\" height=\"87\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: Proton Drive\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-container\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Free<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>5GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price pt-price-free \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\"><strong>FREE<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Drive Plus<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>200GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<details>\n<summary>1-month plan<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-month plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$4.99\/month<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-year plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$3.99\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$47.88 billed every year<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 20%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Proton Unlimited<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>500GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<details>\n<summary>1-month plan<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-month plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$12.99\/month<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-year plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$9.99\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$119.88 billed every year<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 23%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<details>\n<summary>More plans<\/summary>\n<div class=\"pt-container\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Proton Duo<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>2TB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<details>\n<summary>1-month plan<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-month plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$19.99\/month<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-year plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$14.99\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$179.88 billed every year<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 25%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Proton Family<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>3TB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<details>\n<summary>1-month plan<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-month plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$29.99\/month<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-year plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$23.99\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$287.88 billed every year<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 20%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Drive Professional<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li>per user<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>1TB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<details>\n<summary>1-month plan<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-month plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$9.99\/month<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-year plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$7.99\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$95.88 billed every year<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 20%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Drive Professional (for teams)<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li>per user, minimum of 2 users<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>1TB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<details>\n<summary>1-month plan<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-month plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$1\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 87%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-year plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$7.99\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$95.88 billed every year<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Proton Business Suite<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>1TB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<details>\n<summary>1-month plan<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-month plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$14.99\/month<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-year plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$12.99\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$155.88 billed every year<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 13%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Enterprise<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">Contact support for pricing<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">pCloud, on the other hand, is cheaper per gigabyte, even if you count the paid encryption add-on. Plus, its lifetime plans can help you save in the long run. It also comes with up to <span class=\"cws-price-text\">10TB<\/span> of storage, making it a better fit for media professionals.<\/p>\n<div id=\"price-table-9101\">\n<div class=\"cws-pt cws-pt-4-1 cws-pt-4-1-more\">\n<div class=\"pt-logo-bar\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-pcloud.svg\" width=\"738\" height=\"191\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: pCloud\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn badge\" title=\"pCloud Review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\"> Editor&#8217;s Choice<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-container\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Free<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>10GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price pt-price-free \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\"><strong>FREE<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong> Premium 500GB<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>500GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<details>\n<summary>1-month plan, 1-year plan<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-month plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$4.99\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 9%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-year plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$4.17\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$49.99 billed every year<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 24%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price pt-best\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">Lifetime plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$5.53\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$199 one time payment, Monthly price for 3 years of use<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Premium Plus 2TB<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>2TB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<details>\n<summary>1-month plan, 1-year plan<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-month plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$9.99\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 9%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-year plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$8.33\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$99.99 billed every year<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 24%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">Lifetime plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$11.08\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$399 one time payment, Monthly price for 3 years of use<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<details>\n<summary>More plans<\/summary>\n<div class=\"pt-container\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Ultra 10TB<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>10TB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<details>\n<summary>Lifetime plan, 1-month plan<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">Lifetime plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$33.06\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$1190 one time payment, Monthly price for 3 years of use<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-month plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$19.99\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 39%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-year plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$16.67\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$199.99 billed every year<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 49%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Family 2TB Lifetime<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li>+ FREE Encryption<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>2TB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price pt-best\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">one time payment<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$595<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Family 10TB Lifetime<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li>+ FREE Encryption<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>10TB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">one time payment<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$1499<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Business 1TB<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li>Price per user (minimum 3)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>1TB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<details>\n<summary>1-month plan<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-month plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$9.99\/month<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-year plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$7.99\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$95.88 billed every year<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 20%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Business Pro 2TB<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li>Price per user (minimum 3)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Storage:&nbsp;\"><\/span>2TB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<details>\n<summary>1-month plan<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-month plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$19.98\/month<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-year plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$15.98\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$191.76 billed every year<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-save\"><span class=\"badge badge-success badge-pill\">Save 20%<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>pCloud Crypto Encryption<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li>Encryption for pCloud Drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<details>\n<summary>1-year plan<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">1-year plan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$4.17\/month<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-price-text\">$49.99 billed every year<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/details>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pt-price \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-pre\">one time payment<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-dollar\">$150<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">pCloud and Proton Drive offer <span class=\"cws-price-text\">10GB<\/span> and <span class=\"cws-price-text\">5GB<\/span> of free storage, respectively. However, access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pCloud\u2019s free storage<\/a> is contingent on performing a few tasks, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/proton-drive-standard-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proton Drive\u2019s free plan<\/a> unlocks the full <span class=\"cws-price-text\">5GB<\/span> from the get-go.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"cws-expandable cws-expandable-default\">\n<summary>\n<h3> File Sharing &amp; Collaboration: Which Is Best for Teams? <\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"details-content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">pCloud wins handily for file-sharing. Proton Drive covers just the bare minimum, with sharing links, email invites and basic permissions (editor or viewer).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure text-center full full\" data-id=\"122298\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pcloud-file-sharing.png\" title=\"pcloud-file-sharing\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"643\" height=\"564\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"landscape\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pcloud-file-sharing.png\" alt=\"pcloud file sharing\" title=\"pcloud-file-sharing\"><\/a><figcaption>\n<div class=\"caption\">&nbsp;pCloud\u2019s sharing options are among the most comprehensive in the industry.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">pCloud\u2019s collaboration tools, on the other hand, include secure link sharing with password protection, expiration dates and download prevention, upload links for folders and even custom branding. It\u2019s a no-brainer &#8212; if you need to share files, pCloud is your best bet.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"cws-expandable cws-expandable-default\">\n<summary>\n<h3> Which Is Easier to Use: Interface &amp; User Experience <\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"details-content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proton Drive definitely has pCloud beat in terms of user interface design. I found it much better-looking than pCloud, and the relative lack of customization is better for usability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure text-center full full\" data-id=\"148180\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/proton-drive-albums.png\" title=\"proton-drive-albums\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"landscape\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/proton-drive-albums-800x480.png\" alt=\"proton drive albums\" title=\"proton-drive-albums\"><\/a><figcaption>\n<div class=\"caption\">Proton Drive\u2019s interface sports a modern design.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although pCloud\u2019s app looks worse and is more complicated, it gives you more freedom, making it a better fit for power users. The mobile app experience is fairly similar for both services.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-nav=\"The Verdict\" id=\"the-verdict-why-we-think-pcloud-wins-overall\">The Verdict: Why We Think pCloud Wins Overall<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Proton Drive puts up a strong fight, I often find it hard to recommend because of its low storage cap. Proton Drive might be better for privacy, but pCloud still offers client-side encryption and more than makes up for it as a paid add-on with its strong performance, affordable plans and broad feature set.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cws-teaser-block\">\n<div class=\"cws-rt--badge\"><span class=\"badge\">Winner<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cws-rt--header\">\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-pcloud.svg\" width=\"738\" height=\"191\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: pCloud\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\">www.pcloud.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"storage\">2TB<\/span><span class=\"pricing-month\">$4.17<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span class=\"pricing-save\">(save 24%)<\/span> <a data-price-table=\"9101\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn badge\" title=\"pCloud Review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\"> Editor&#8217;s Choice<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/pcloud-standard-offer\/\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">pCloud<\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/pcloud\/\" class=\"btn-link\">Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you agree with my choice of winner? Do you prefer Proton Drive or pCloud? Have you had any experience with either of these services? Drop your answers in the comments below, and as always, thank you for reading.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-nav=\"Alternatives\" id=\"what-other-services-should-you-consider\">What Other Services Should You Consider?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If neither pCloud nor Proton Drive scratches the itch, try one of these alternatives.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cws-teaser-block\">\n<div class=\"cws-rt--badge\"><span class=\"badge\">Best for Security<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cws-rt--header\">\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/sync-com-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sync-logo.svg\" width=\"872\" height=\"196\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: Sync.com\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/sync-com-standard-offer\/\">www.sync.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"storage\">200GB<\/span><span class=\"pricing-month\">$2.65<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span class=\"pricing-save\">(save 40%)<\/span> <a data-price-table=\"10850\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/sync-com-standard-offer\/\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">Sync.com<\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/sync-com\/\" class=\"btn-link\">Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/sync-com-standard-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sync.com<\/a><\/strong> is my personal favorite cloud storage service. It does it all: client-side encryption for all files, detailed file sharing and integration with Microsoft Office. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/sync-com\/\">Sync.com review<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cws-teaser-block\">\n<div class=\"cws-rt--badge\"><span class=\"badge\"> Best Apps<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cws-rt--header\">\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/icedrive-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/icedrive-logo-1.png\" width=\"448\" height=\"149\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: Icedrive \"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/icedrive-standard-offer\/\">icedrive.net<\/a><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"storage\">1TB &#8211; 5TB<\/span><span class=\"pricing-month\">$4.92<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span class=\"pricing-save\">(save 17%)<\/span> <a data-price-table=\"36290\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/icedrive-standard-offer\/\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">Icedrive <\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/icedrive\/\" class=\"btn-link\">Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/icedrive-standard-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Icedrive<\/a> <\/strong>doesn\u2019t shine in any performance category, but it\u2019s very affordable and has some of the most visually pleasing apps I\u2019ve seen. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/icedrive\/\">Icedrive review<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cws-teaser-block\">\n<div class=\"cws-rt--badge\"><span class=\"badge\">Best for Free Storage<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cws-rt--header\">\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/mega-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-mega.svg\" width=\"277\" height=\"90\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: MEGA\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/mega-standard-offer\/\">mega.io<\/a><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"storage\">3TB &#8211; 100TB<\/span><span class=\"pricing-month\">$9.78<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span class=\"pricing-save\">(save 16%)<\/span> <a data-price-table=\"9097\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/mega-standard-offer\/\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">MEGA<\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/mega\/\" class=\"btn-link\">Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/mega-standard-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MEGA<\/a> <\/strong>is a highly secure service that is best known for its generous <span class=\"cws-price-text\">20GB<\/span> free plan, which is temporarily expandable through tasks and referrals. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/mega\/\">MEGA review<\/a> has more details.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cws-com-2020 max-large\" id=\"com-31\">\n<div class=\"cws-com-2020-list\">\n<ol class=\"\">\n<li class=\"tr-1\">\n<div class=\"td-nr\"><span class=\"badge\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-logo\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/drive\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/google-drive-logo.svg\" width=\"2480\" height=\"399\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: Google Drive\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/drive\/\">www.google.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-feature\">\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Sync Folder\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"File Link Sharing\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Folder Sharing\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Versioning\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td-price\"><span class=\"storage\">100GB &#8211; 30TB<\/span><span class=\"pricing-month\">$1.67<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pricing-save\">(save 16%)<\/span><a data-price-table=\"9078\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-btn\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/drive\/\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">Google Drive<\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/google-drive\/\" class=\"btn-link\">Review<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='button-compare' data-id='9078' data-cat='cloud-storage-reviews' data-name='Google Drive'> <label for='compare_9078'><span class='sr-only'>Google Drive<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"tr-2\">\n<div class=\"td-nr\"><span class=\"badge\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-logo\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onedrive.com\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-onedrive-for-business.svg\" width=\"298\" height=\"47\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: OneDrive\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onedrive.com\">www.onedrive.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-feature\">\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Sync Folder\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"File Link Sharing\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Folder Sharing\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Versioning\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td-price\"><span class=\"storage\">100GB &#8211; 6TB<\/span><span class=\"pricing-month\">$1.67<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pricing-save\">(save 16%)<\/span><a data-price-table=\"9072\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-btn\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onedrive.com\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">OneDrive<\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/onedrive\/\" class=\"btn-link\">Review<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='button-compare' data-id='9072' data-cat='cloud-storage-reviews' data-name='OneDrive'> <label for='compare_9072'><span class='sr-only'>OneDrive<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"tr-3\">\n<div class=\"td-nr\"><span class=\"badge\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-logo\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/icloud\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/icloud-logo.svg\" width=\"452\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: iCloud\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/icloud\/\">www.apple.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-feature\">\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Sync Folder\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"File Link Sharing\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Folder Sharing\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Versioning\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td-price\"><span class=\"storage\">50GB &#8211; 12TB<\/span><span class=\"pricing-month\">$0.99<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><a data-price-table=\"18927\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-btn\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/icloud\/\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">iCloud<\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/icloud-drive\/\" class=\"btn-link\">Review<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='button-compare' data-id='18927' data-cat='cloud-storage-reviews' data-name='iCloud'> <label for='compare_18927'><span class='sr-only'>iCloud<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"tr-4\">\n<div class=\"td-nr\"><span class=\"badge\">4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-logo\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/dropbox-standard-offer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-dropbox.svg\" width=\"750\" height=\"174\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: Dropbox\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/dropbox-standard-offer\/\">www.dropbox.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-feature\">\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Sync Folder\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"File Link Sharing\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Folder Sharing\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Versioning\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td-price\"><span class=\"storage\">2TB &#8211; 5TB<\/span><span class=\"pricing-month\">$9.99<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pricing-save\">(save 16%)<\/span><a data-price-table=\"8763\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-btn\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/go\/dropbox-standard-offer\/\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">Dropbox<\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/dropbox\/\" class=\"btn-link\">Review<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='button-compare' data-id='8763' data-cat='cloud-storage-reviews' data-name='Dropbox'> <label for='compare_8763'><span class='sr-only'>Dropbox<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"tr-5\">\n<div class=\"td-nr\"><span class=\"badge\">5<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-logo\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"logo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/koofr.eu\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Koofr-logo.svg\" width=\"127\" height=\"31\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Logo: Koofr\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/koofr.eu\">koofr.eu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-feature\">\n<ul class=\"feature-list\">\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Sync Folder\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"File Link Sharing\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Folder Sharing\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"label\" data-label=\"Versioning\"><\/span>: <span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td-price\"><span class=\"storage\">10GB &#8211; 20TB<\/span><span class=\"pricing-month\">$0.50<span class=\"pricing-per-month\"> \/ month<\/span><\/span><a data-price-table=\"28949\" href=\";\" class=\"all-plans\">(All Plans)<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-btn\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"btn btn-visit\" href=\"https:\/\/koofr.eu\">Visit <span class=\"visit-name\">Koofr<\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/review\/koofr\/\" class=\"btn-link\">Review<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='button-compare' data-id='28949' data-cat='cloud-storage-reviews' data-name='Koofr'> <label for='compare_28949'><span class='sr-only'>Koofr<\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-nav=\"FAQ\" id=\"faq-pcloud-vs-proton-drive\"><strong>FAQ: pCloud vs Proton Drive<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"cws-faq cws-maxMedium\">\n<li><button class=\"cws-faq-question\" data-toggle=\"toggle\" data-target=\".faq-is-proton-drive-better-than-pcloud\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Is Proton Drive Better Than pCloud?<\/button>\n<div class=\"collapse faq-is-proton-drive-better-than-pcloud cws-faq-answer\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p>No, Proton Drive is not better than pCloud for most users, as its sharing is more basic and its document editors are not fully fleshed out yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><button class=\"cws-faq-question\" data-toggle=\"toggle\" data-target=\".faq-is-pcloud-actually-secure\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Is pCloud Actually Secure?<\/button>\n<div class=\"collapse faq-is-pcloud-actually-secure cws-faq-answer\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p>Yes, pCloud is actually secure, thanks to employing client-side encryption and adhering to Swiss privacy laws.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><button class=\"cws-faq-question\" data-toggle=\"toggle\" data-target=\".faq-can-i-transfer-files-from-pcloud-to-proton-drive\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Can I Transfer Files From pCloud to Proton Drive?<\/button>\n<div class=\"collapse faq-can-i-transfer-files-from-pcloud-to-proton-drive cws-faq-answer\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p>Yes, you can transfer files from pCloud to Proton Drive by downloading them from pCloud and then uploading them to Proton Drive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/proton-drive-vs-pcloud\/\">Proton Drive vs pCloud: Cloud Service Comparison<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\">Cloudwards<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>4.3 4.35 Strong security &#038; privacy Zero-knowledge encryption Secure file sharing Fast speeds Kodi integration Can sync any folder Visit Proton Drive $1 \/ month(save 87%)(All Plans) Visit pCloud $4.17 \/ month(save 24%)(All Plans) Key Takeaways: Proton Drive vs pCloud The main difference between Proton Drive and pCloud is that Proton Drive focuses more on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-300164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/300164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=300164"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/300164\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=300164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=300164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cloudnewshub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=300164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}