pCloud The European alternative to Dropbox
Cloud storage with one-time payment and EU server locations
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About pCloud
pCloud offers cloud storage with optional client-side encryption and data centers in the EU and Switzerland. Unlike the US-based Dropbox subscription model, pCloud enables lifetime licenses with a single one-time payment.
Highlights
- ✓ Lifetime plans: pay once, use indefinitely
- ✓ Optional EU server location selectable
- ✓ Client-side encryption with pCloud Crypto
- ✓ Automatic photo backup
- ✓ Available on all platforms
Why European?
- → Swiss data protection, no US jurisdiction
- → EU data center selectable (Luxembourg)
- → Transparent privacy policy
- → No vendor lock-in due to lifetime model
Pricing
From 4.99 €/month · Lifetime 500 GB one-time 199 € · 2 TB one-time 399 €
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