Microsoft OneDrive vs pCloud
Microsoft OneDrive
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pCloud
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| Figure | Microsoft OneDrive | pCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 12 | 8 |
| Spec score · Cloud storage | 9.4 (#3) | 9.3 (#6) |
| Spec score · File Sharing Software | 9.0 (#7) | 9.0 (#8) |
| Spec score · Cloud Storage Services | 8.9 (#15) | 8.9 (#16) |
| Business admin controls | Yes | Yes |
| Device platforms | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android |
| File versioning | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 1975 | 2013 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free storage | 5 GB of cloud storage | Up to 10 GB free storage |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, USA | Baar, Switzerland |
| Offline access | Files remain accessible offline and changes update across devices | Important files can be accessed offline |
| Storage limit | 100 | 10 |
Plans
Microsoft OneDrive
- FreeFree
- Microsoft 365 Basic$1.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Family$12.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Premium$19.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic$7 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic (no Teams)$5.40 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot (no Teams)$20.30 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot$23.50 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot (no Teams)$28.80 a month
pCloud
- FreeFree
- Premium 500 GBPrice not published
- Premium Plus 2 TBPrice not published
- Ultra 10 TBPrice not published
- BusinessPrice not published
- Business ProPrice not published
- Business 3 Users / 3 TB$29.97 a month
- Business 3 Users / 6 TB$44.94 a month
In their own words
Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft OneDrive has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
pCloud
pCloud is cloud storage with apps for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows, plus access through my.pCloud.com. Its free plan provides up to 10 GB, and no credit card is required to start. Storage can extend to 2 TB. The service can back up phone photos and videos automatically and keep important files available offline. Users can share files and folders with passwords and expiration dates, and file versioning is available. Files in the Crypto folder use client-side encryption and zero-knowledge privacy. Users can choose storage in the United States or European Union. Business plans add access levels, teams, shared folders, comments, activity logs, and recovery of file versions from up to 180 days earlier. They also support branded sharing links with a logo, cover, and message. Business storage is GDPR-compliant and ISO-27001 certified. The Business 3 Users / 3 TB plan costs $29.97 a month and includes a 30-day free trial.