pCloud vs Proton Drive: which Cloud storage wins in 2026?
We tested pCloud and Proton Drive head-to-head on every criterion in our cloud storage methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
Proton Drive wins overall
Based on 5 cloud storage criteria: pCloud wins 1, Proton Drive wins 2, 2 tied.
pCloud
1
criteria won
Proton Drive
Winner2
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | pCloud | Proton Drive | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective $/TB/mo | 4.17 | 19.95 | Proton Drive |
| E2E by default? | Optional (Crypto add-on) | Default | โ |
| Open-source client | No | Yes | Proton Drive |
| Jurisdiction | Switzerland (none) | Switzerland (none) | โ |
| Free tier (GB) | 10 | 5 | pCloud |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | pCloud | Proton Drive | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $100 | $48 | Proton Drive |
| 36 months | $300 | $144 | Proton Drive |
| 120 months | $1,000 | $479 | Proton Drive |