Quick picks
The best choice for each typical need.
Full comparison
Free storage and price of a typical large plan. Filter by what matters to you.
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🔒 Sync is not the same as backup
If you delete a file on one device, sync deletes it everywhere. For real protection, also keep a backup with version history – or use a backup service like IDrive.
How to choose
1. Use what fits your phone
iPhone users get the smoothest experience with iCloud+, Android users with Google One.
2. Privacy matters?
Proton Drive and Sync.com encrypt files so that even the provider cannot read them.
3. Pay once instead?
pCloud sells lifetime plans that pay off after about four years.
4. Backing up a whole computer?
IDrive backs up complete drives, not just a sync folder.
FAQ
Which cloud storage has the most free space?
Google gives 15 GB free (shared with Gmail and Photos). IDrive gives 10 GB, and Proton Drive, Sync.com and iCloud give 5 GB.
What is the most private cloud storage?
Proton Drive and Sync.com use zero-knowledge encryption, so the company cannot read your files.
Is a lifetime cloud plan worth it?
pCloud's 2 TB lifetime plan costs about $499 once and breaks even after about four years compared with monthly plans.
How much does 2 TB cost?
Google, Dropbox and iCloud+ each charge about $9.99 per month for 2 TB.