Internxt
pCloud
| Feature | Internxt | pCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $4.49/mo | Free / from $49.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-advocates, european-users, open-source-supporters, individuals | privacy-conscious-users, photographers, long-term-storage, individuals |
| Founded | 2020 | 2013 |
| Encrypted Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photo Backup | ✓ | ✗ |
| Secure Send | ✓ | ✗ |
| Password Checker | ✓ | ✗ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cloud Storage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Virtual Drive | ✗ | ✓ |
| Encryption | ✗ | ✓ |
| Media Player | ✗ | ✓ |
| Auto Upload | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Versioning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Branded Links | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Internxt Pros
- Open-source and auditable
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption
- EU-based (GDPR native)
- Affordable pricing for large storage
✗ Internxt Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than Google/Dropbox
- Desktop app less polished
- Limited third-party integrations
✓ pCloud Pros
- Lifetime plan eliminates recurring subscription costs
- pCloud Drive streams files without local storage
- Optional client-side encryption (pCloud Crypto)
- European-based with strong privacy (Swiss servers available)
✗ pCloud Cons
- Crypto encryption is a paid add-on
- Sharing features less polished than Dropbox/Google
- Sync speed can be inconsistent
The Verdict
Internxt is built for privacy advocates and european users, with a focus on encrypted-storage and file-sharing. pCloud targets privacy conscious users and photographers and leads with cloud-storage and virtual-drive.
On pricing, Internxt is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4.49/mo compared to $49.99/mo for pCloud. That $45.5/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
pCloud edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, pCloud offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Internxt takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for individuals — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: pCloud has a slight overall edge — but if open-source and auditable matters most to you, Internxt may still be the right call.