Dropbox vs pCloud

A detailed comparison to help you decide if pCloud is the right EU alternative for your needs.

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Detailed feature comparison coming soon.

Reasons to Switch

  • βœ“pCloud is based in Switzerland, which has strong privacy laws and is not subject to US surveillance programs, providing enhanced data protection for users concerned about privacy.
  • βœ“pCloud offers a lifetime subscription option, which can be more cost-effective in the long run compared to Dropbox's subscription model, especially for users who need long-term storage.
  • βœ“pCloud provides client-side encryption with its pCloud Crypto feature, ensuring that files are encrypted before they leave your device, giving users greater control over their data security.

Things to Consider

  • !Migrating from Dropbox to pCloud may require significant effort, as users will need to manually transfer files and potentially reconfigure shared links and collaboration settings.
  • !pCloud's user interface and features may differ from Dropbox, leading to a learning curve for users accustomed to Dropbox's workflow and functionalities.
Migration difficulty:
Medium
~2-4 hours

Quick Summary

Privacy Winner

pCloudEU-based

Data protected under GDPR with EU-only storage.

Pricing

Dropboxfree
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Migration Effort

Medium

Estimated time: 2-4 hours

View migration guide

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