Cloud Storage and File Sharing

pCloud: features, pricing and who it fits

Checked October 24, 2026 · pcloud.com

Buyers of pCloud can pick EU or US data storage, and the Swiss-registered provider sells business seats from three users at 9.99 EUR each. Researchers broke its optional encryption in 2024, so anyone storing sensitive data should ask the vendor direct questions.

Who pCloud is for

Best for

Small teams wanting a virtual drive and client-side encryption
Buyers who want to pick EU or US storage

Look elsewhere if

Companies needing SSO/SCIM (not documented)
Buyers who rely on the optional encryption alone (2024 ETH Zurich research)

Fit by company size

Category	1-10 people	11-50 people	51-500 people	500+ people
Cloud Storage and File Sharing	Workable	Strong fit	No data	Poor fit

Strong fitWorkablePoor fitNo data from the vendor

pCloud features

Storage per user and limits: Pooled: 3 TB for 3 users on Business (about 1 TB per user), 6 TB on Business Pro
Desktop sync quality: Virtual drive (P:) saves local disk space; unlimited file size uploads
Sharing and permission controls: Access levels, teams, shared folders, branded share links, password and expiry on links
Real-time collaboration and editing: pDocs real-time editing and file comments
Security and encryption: Client-side encryption described on Business page; Wikipedia says zero-knowledge encryption is a paid add-on for individuals
Compliance certifications: GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO 9001 stated on business page
Version history and recovery: File version restore up to 180 days
Pricing model and transparency: Per user, 3 user minimum, monthly price pooled storage
Target company size: Small teams and SMB

pCloud pricing

Plan	Price	Unit	Notes
Business	29.97 EUR per month for 3 users (9.99 EUR per user)	per user per month	3 TB for 3 users
Business Pro	44.94 EUR per month for 3 users after 25% discount (14.98 EUR per user)	per user per month	6 TB for 3 users; discount only for new Pro accounts, not renewals or added seats

Individual plans include free 10 GB and lifetime options (Wikipedia, April 2025: Premium 199 USD one time). Capterra listing shows 7.99 USD annual Business (not confirmed by the vendor). No USD rates for Business plans are published: pCloud's pricing page says business plans are priced in USD but lists no amounts, and the vendor business page shows EUR only; EUR prices kept, no conversion.

Prices as published by pCloud on the date above. Quotes for larger teams often differ, which is what a request on SaaSBid surfaces.

Pros and cons

What users like

Low per-user price with EU data center option

Common complaints

Optional encryption broken by academic attack, vendor reportedly did not respond (Oct 2024)

Integrations, security and hosting

Security and compliance: ISO 27001, ISO 9001, GDPR
Data residency: EU (Luxembourg) or US (Texas)
Implementation: No setup fees

Worth knowing before you buy

Business pool is 1 TB per user on average (3 TB for 3 users)
25% Pro discount applies only to new accounts, not renewals or seat additions
Data centers in Texas and Luxembourg
ETH Zurich researchers reported attacks on the optional encryption in Oct 2024
Business page states ISO 27001 and ISO 9001