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pCloud vs iCloud: catalog facts
pCloud	iCloud
Freemium A free tier is available. Paid plans are sold as subscriptions or lifetime purchases…	Freemium iCloud+ storage plans cost from $0.99 a month for 50GB to $59.99 a month for 12TB.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, iOS
Lifetime plans instead of a perpetual subscription Virtual drive streams files without using local disk space	Built into iPhone, iPad and Mac, with a Windows app for PCs Keeps full-resolution photos in the cloud and smaller copies on devices
Client-side encryption is a paid add-on, not the default Closed source	Requires an Apple Account Most useful for people who own Apple devices
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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