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myCloud Desktop vs pCloud: catalog facts
myCloud DesktoppCloud
Free

The desktop client is a free download; it is used with a myCloud storage account.

Freemium

A free tier is available. Paid plans are sold as subscriptions or lifetime purchases…

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
  • Synced folder that behaves like any other local folder
  • Offline editing with sync on reconnect
  • Lifetime plans instead of a perpetual subscription
  • Virtual drive streams files without using local disk space
  • Only works with Swisscom myCloud storage
  • No Linux client
  • Client-side encryption is a paid add-on, not the default
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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