iCloud vs pCloud

Name: iCloud
Brand: Apple

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

Switching from

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Apple

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Detailed feature comparison coming soon.

✓pCloud is based in Switzerland, which has strong privacy laws and is not subject to US surveillance programs, offering enhanced data protection and user privacy.
✓pCloud is fully GDPR compliant, ensuring that your data is handled in accordance with strict European privacy regulations, giving you more control over your personal information.
✓pCloud offers a lifetime subscription option, which can provide better long-term value compared to iCloud's annual subscription model, especially for users who prefer a one-time payment.
✓pCloud allows users to store files in a 'Crypto' folder with client-side encryption, providing an additional layer of security that ensures only you can access your files, unlike iCloud's encryption methods.

!Migrating from iCloud to pCloud may require significant effort, as users will need to manually transfer files, reconfigure settings, and potentially lose some integrated features with Apple services.
!pCloud may have a steeper learning curve for users who are accustomed to the Apple ecosystem, as it lacks some of the seamless integration features that iCloud offers with other Apple devices and applications.

Migration difficulty:

Medium

~2-3 hours