File & conversion tools / Compare
Filen vs pCloud
Both do 1 of the same file & conversion tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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Filen
Filen – Next Generation End-To-End Encrypted Cloud Storage. Get started with 10 GiB of free space.
Signals score: 4.2 / 5 · not a hands-on test
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pCloud
Store, sync, and share your files securely with pCloud. Get up to 10 GB of free secure cloud storage and access your files from any device, anywhere.
Signals score: 3.9 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit www.pcloud.comPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: Not stated. The pricing page only shows a Get started for free button.
- B: pCloud offers a free plan. The page says: “pCloud is a great value cloud storage service with a fantastic free plan and the kind of social media integration that few of its rivals can match.”
- Paid plan
- A: Monthly, in euros: Pro I 200 GiB 1.99; Pro II 500 GiB 3.99; Pro III 2 TiB 8.99; Pro X 10 TiB 39.99. All list unlimited bandwidth and uploads. There is a monthly/annual toggle but annual prices were not shown. Plans can be stacked on one account.
- B: pCloud offers lifetime plans. The page says: “pCloud offers great performance, simple file sharing with password protection and expiration dates, plus unmatched lifetime plans.”
- Signup
- A: Not stated explicitly. The site offers Log in and Sign up options.
- B: A signup is required to use the service. The page says: “Sign up free.”
- Watermark
- A: Not applicable.
- B: Not stated.
- Where files go
- A: Files are stored on servers hosted in Germany. They are encrypted on your device before upload (AES 256-bit) and stay encrypted on Filen's systems. Files are kept while you stay subscribed; deleted files are removed at the next cleanup.
- B: Files are stored in data centers located in either Europe or the USA. The page says: “You choose where your files live: Europe or USA . Our ultra-secure data centers are certified and built for maximum protection.”
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01 (Filen) and 2026-11-08 (pCloud). Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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