pCloud vs Sync.com: which Cloud storage wins in 2026?
We tested pCloud and Sync.com head-to-head on every criterion in our cloud storage methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
pCloud wins overall
Based on 5 cloud storage criteria: pCloud wins 2, Sync.com wins 0, 3 tied.
pCloud
Winner2
criteria won
Sync.com
0
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | pCloud | Sync.com | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective $/TB/mo | 4.17 | 4 | pCloud |
| E2E by default? | Optional (Crypto add-on) | Default | — |
| Open-source client | No | No | — |
| Jurisdiction | Switzerland (none) | Canada (5 Eyes) | — |
| Free tier (GB) | 10 | 5 | pCloud |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | pCloud | Sync.com | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $100 | $96 | Sync.com |
| 36 months | $300 | $288 | Sync.com |
| 120 months | $1,000 | $960 | Sync.com |