pCloud key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- pCloud International AG
- Headquarters
- Switzerland (CH)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Founded
- 2013
- Data hosting
- EU (any EU region), United States
- Infrastructure
- Self-hosted (Certified Data Centers)
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Replaces
- Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos
About pCloud
pCloud is a comprehensive cloud storage platform based in Switzerland, catering to over 21 million users globally. The service emphasizes high privacy standards inherent to Swiss law, offering users the unique ability to select their data storage location between European and United States data centers. The platform supports a wide array of functionalities including automatic syncing across laptops, phones, and tablets, as well as advanced sharing tools for both individual and professional use. It differentiates itself through 'Lifetime' pricing models and a focus on security, including zero-knowledge encryption options to ensure that no third parties, including the provider itself, can access user data.
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