Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
pCloud7.0
Swiss company; client-side encryption available as a paid add-on.
Privacy & encryption
25% weight
Sync.com9.0
Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption by default.
pCloud8.5
Lifetime plans can beat years of subscription fees.
Value for money
20% weight
Sync.com7.5
Fair pricing on annual plans; few monthly options.
pCloud7.5
Up to 10 GB free, with some space unlocked through tasks.
Free tier
15% weight
Sync.com5.0
5 GB free.
pCloud8.0
Virtual drive on Windows, Mac and Linux with good mobile apps.
Sync & apps
20% weight
Sync.com6.0
Windows and Mac apps plus mobile backup, but no Linux client.
pCloud6.0
Strong media playback, but no built-in office editing.
Ecosystem & sharing
20% weight
Sync.com6.0
Strong secure sharing, limited integrations.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | pCloud | Sync.com |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 10 GB | 5 GB |
| End-to-end encrypted by default | No | Yes |
| Lifetime plan option | Yes | No |
| Official Linux sync app | Yes | No |
| Built-in document editing | No | No |
| Company base | Switzerland | Canada |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose pCloud if…
You want something best for people who prefer a one-off payment.
- + Lifetime plan option
- + Linux app
- + Up to 10 GB free
Choose Sync.com if…
You want something best for secure document storage and sharing.
- + End-to-end encrypted by default
- + Secure, password-protected sharing
- + Canadian jurisdiction
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
pCloud vs Sync.com: quick answers
Is pCloud better than Sync.com?
pCloud leads Sync.com by 0.5 points overall (7.4 vs 6.9). pCloud scores higher on value for money, free tier, sync & apps. Sync.com scores higher on privacy & encryption.
Who should choose Sync.com over pCloud?
Sync.com is best for secure document storage and sharing. pCloud is best for people who prefer a one-off payment.
How were pCloud and Sync.com scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for cloud storage services, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.