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Head-to-head · File Hosting Services

pCloud vs Sync.com

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score pCloud #6 in File Hosting Services 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit pCloud
Sync.com #7 in File Hosting Services 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Sync.com

pCloud leads on 0 checks, Sync.com on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorepCloud · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

pCloud scores higher on our rubric for file hosting services: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

pCloud is the better fit for individuals needing flexible storage and encryption. Sync.com is the better fit for teams prioritizing encrypted collaboration.

  • pCloud fits best

    Individuals needing flexible storage and encryption

  • Sync.com fits best

    Teams prioritizing encrypted collaboration

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Side by side

Feature pCloud 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Sync.com 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #6 in File Hosting Services #7 in File Hosting Services
Best for Individuals needing flexible storage and encryption Teams prioritizing encrypted collaboration
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $59.88/yr $6/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days 30 days
Money-back guarantee 14 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 9 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features pCloud 0/3 · Sync.com 0/3
Desktop sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Password-protected links Not checked yet Not checked yet
File requests Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Storage capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
File size limit Not checked yet 100 GB
Version history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team permissions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan with up to 10 GB of storage
  • Linux, mobile, desktop, web, and API access
  • Recovery, sharing controls, and optional zero-knowledge encryption
  • End-to-end encryption with sharing, recovery, and version history
  • RBAC, 2FA enforcement, activity logs, and administrator controls
  • Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support with Microsoft 365
Cons
  • Client-side encryption is optional, not applied to every file
  • Advanced business administration is tied to business plans
  • 10 TB annual storage costs $359.88 per year
  • Teams plans require a three-user minimum
  • Advanced controls begin with higher-priced Teams 2TB plans
  • No listed AI features or open-source deployment option
Our verdict

pCloud provides cloud storage for individuals, families, and businesses that need to store, synchronize, back up, preview, and share files. Access is available through the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and an API. The Free plan…

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Sync.com is a cloud storage and collaboration service for individuals, teams, and organizations. It combines end-to-end encrypted storage with file sharing, team shared folders, backup, synchronization, version history, deleted-file…

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  1. pCloudFile Hosting Services 8.8Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Sync.comFile Hosting Services 8.7Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • pCloud — where it wins

    • Free plan with up to 10 GB of storage
    • Linux, mobile, desktop, web, and API access
    • Recovery, sharing controls, and optional zero-knowledge encryption

    Where it doesn't

    • Client-side encryption is optional, not applied to every file
    • Advanced business administration is tied to business plans
    • 10 TB annual storage costs $359.88 per year

  • Sync.com — where it wins

    • End-to-end encryption with sharing, recovery, and version history
    • RBAC, 2FA enforcement, activity logs, and administrator controls
    • Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support with Microsoft 365

    Where it doesn't

    • Teams plans require a three-user minimum
    • Advanced controls begin with higher-priced Teams 2TB plans
    • No listed AI features or open-source deployment option
  • pCloud8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Flexible cloud storage with broad platform support, sharing controls, and optional zero-knowledge encryption.

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  • Sync.com8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A privacy-focused file platform with strong team controls and broad device support.

    Visit Sync.comFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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