Both pCloud and Dropbox are cloud storage services, but there are certain differences that you need to know before going for “the one”.
Dropbox is well-known as an expert on cloud storage services for years. pCloud is relatively new but provides direct competition to Dropbox when it comes to pricing and encryption.
Let dive right in, and have a closer look at the comparison:
pCloud vs Dropbox
Feature Comparison
| Details | pCloud | Dropbox |
|---|---|---|
| Password protected file sharing | Yes 🟢 | Yes 🟢 |
| Expiration date on shared files | Yes 🟢 | No 🔴 |
| End-to-end encryption | Yes 🟢 | Partial 🟡 |
| Any previous data breach | Never 🟢 | Yes 🔴 |
| Military-grade encryption | Yes 🟢 | No 🔴 |
| 256-bit AES encryption | Yes 🟢 | Yes 🟢 |
| Virtual drive | Yes 🟢 | No 🔴 |
| File sync client for Linux | Yes 🟢 | Yes 🟢 |
| File sync client for Windows | Yes 🟢 | Yes 🟢 |
| File sync client for Mac | Yes 🟢 | Yes 🟢 |
| Android app | Yes 🟢 | Yes 🟢 |
| iOs app | Yes 🟢 | Yes 🟢 |
| Automatic photos backup | Yes 🟢 | No 🔴 |
| File sharing | Yes 🟢 | Yes 🟢 |
| 2F authentication | Yes 🟢 | Yes 🟢 |
| Music streaming | Yes 🟢 | No 🔴 |
| Free tier | Yes 🟢 | Yes 🟢 |
| 🚀 | Get started | Get started |
Price Comparison
| Details | pCloud | Dropbox |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan limit | 10 GB | 2 GB |
| Cheapest plan | $4.99/month (500 GB) | $9.99/month (2 TB) |
| Lifetime access (500 GB) | $175 (one time) | Not available |
| Lifetime access (2 TB) | $350 (one time) | Not available |
| 🚀 | Get started | Get started |
pCloud Features
- Powerful search and filter feature
- File sharing with expiration date and password protection
- Stores various versions of your files
- Block-level sync feature
- Military-grade security and encryption (AES TLS/SSL 256 Bit)
- File sync clients available for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS
- Offers integrations with Onedrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
- Music and video streaming through mobile apps
- Connects to your computer as an external drive
- Has lifetime access plan too
- Easy download and upload links feature
- Cross-platform – accessible on all platforms and browsers
- 24×7 customer support
🚀 See full pCloud review
🚀 pCloud vs Google Drive Full Comparison
What I don’t like
- pCloud Crypto is available as a paid addon only
- Doesn’t have Dropbox Paper like document collaboration feature
Wrapping it up
Well! Dropbox is good – no doubts. But, pCloud has better features at a lesser price. Also, pCloud offers better security and encryption features than Dropbox.
So, if you’re looking for a cloud storage service for the long-term (and secure too) then I will definitely suggest you go with pCloud. The lifetime access plan that pCloud offers make me love it even more.
🚀 Let’s imagine a scenario: You decide to get 2 TB of cloud storage.
Dropbox: $9.99 per month
pCloud: $350 for lifetime (one time)
Meaning, for $350, you can get pCloud for a lifetime but Dropbox for just 35 months (approx).
That’s it.
So, what do you think – who wins? pCloud or Dropbox?
Any related queries are welcome in the comments below.
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