Cloud storage pricing: compare plans and storage limits by cost
15 tools compared across 19 features
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Google Drive Google Drive Google's cloud storage and file sync service, integrated with Google Workspace apps such as Docs and Sheets, with real-time collaboration and a shared free storage pool across Google services. Best for google Workspace and Android users | 0 users | 1.99 | Yes, 15 GB shared with Gmail and Photos | 15 | Encrypted using AES 256-bit encryption | No |
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Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft's cloud storage built into Windows and Microsoft 365, with file sync, Office co-authoring and a Personal Vault for sensitive files. Best for windows and Microsoft 365 users | 0 users | 1.99 | Yes, 5 GB of cloud storage | 5 | does not offer zero-knowledge or default end-to-end encryption (E2EE) | No |
Dropbox Dropbox Long-established file sync and sharing service with a broad set of third-party integrations, file versioning and cross-platform desktop and mobile apps. Best for cross-platform file sync and sharing | 0 users | 9.99 | Yes, Basic, 2 GB | 2 | Available on Advanced plan and above only | No |
iCloud+ iCloud+ Apple's cloud storage for photos, files and device backups, integrated into iOS, iPadOS and macOS, with extra privacy features in paid tiers. Best for apple device owners | 0 users | 0.99 | Yes, 5 GB iCloud storage | 5 | Optional (Advanced Data Protection setting) | No |
Box Box Enterprise-focused content cloud with granular permissions, compliance and governance controls, workflow tools and a large integration catalog. Best for regulated enterprises needing governance | 0 users | 5 | Yes, 10 GB, 250 MB file size limit | 10 | Client-managed keys only (KeySafe, paid add-on); not E2E | No |
pCloud pCloud Swiss-founded storage provider offering lifetime plans, a virtual drive client and optional client-side encryption through an add-on. Best for buyers wanting lifetime storage plans | 0 users | 4.99 | Yes | 10 | Optional - pCloud Encryption add-on (Crypto folder), lifetime $150 | Yes, 500 GB, 2 TB and 10 TB one-time plans |
Proton Drive Proton Drive End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Proton, based in Switzerland, part of the Proton privacy suite with open-source apps. Best for privacy-focused users | 0 users | 3.99 | Yes, 5 GB storage, files over 5 GB can't be shared | 5 | Default on all files, including file names | No |
Sync.com Sync.com Canadian cloud storage with end-to-end encryption by default and file sharing controls aimed at privacy-conscious individuals and small businesses. Best for zero-knowledge encrypted file sharing | 0 users | 4.50 | Yes, 5 GB storage, 1 user, 3 share links | 5 | Default on all files | No, subscription plans only, billed monthly or annually |
MEGA MEGA New Zealand-based storage service with end-to-end encryption, a sizeable free tier, and chat and VPN add-ons. Best for encrypted storage with large free tier | 0 users | 3.74 | Yes | 20 | Default on all files | No |
 Amazon S3 Amazon S3 AWS object storage service with multiple storage classes, lifecycle policies and deep integration with other AWS services, accessed via API. Best for developers building scalable applications | 0 users | 0.023 | No, only time-limited credits for new AWS customers | 0 | Server-side encryption default; client-side encryption optional (client-managed keys) | No |
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage S3-compatible object storage from Backblaze with simple pay-as-you-go billing, used for backups, archives and media storage. Best for low-cost object storage and backups | 0 users | 6.95 | Yes, first 10 GB of storage free | 10 | No - server-side only (SSE-B2 or SSE-C, optional) | No, usage-based billing |
Egnyte Egnyte Business content platform combining cloud file sharing with hybrid on-premises caching, data governance and security controls. Best for hybrid cloud and on-premises file teams | 0 users | 22 | No, not listed on pricing page | No, Egnyte does not provide a permanent free storage tier | Client-managed keys only (Ultimate plan); Egnyte-managed keys on all plans | No |
Tresorit Tresorit End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and collaboration for businesses, based in Switzerland, with compliance-oriented features and secure sharing. Best for businesses needing encrypted collaboration | 0 users | 4.75 | Yes, Tresorit provides a completely free plan called Tresorit Basic. | 3 | Default on all files (client-side, zero-knowledge) | No |
Google Cloud Storage Google Cloud Storage Google Cloud's object storage with several storage classes, global availability options and integration with analytics and AI services. Best for data and analytics workloads on GCP | 0 users | 0.020 | Yes, 5 GiB standard storage free monthly | 5 | Client-managed keys only | No, usage-based billing only |
Icedrive Icedrive UK-based cloud storage with a virtual drive interface, client-side encryption on paid plans and lifetime plan options. Best for budget users wanting lifetime plans | 0 users | 2.99 | Yes, 10 GB storage | 10 | Client-side zero-knowledge, paid plans only (not on Free) | Yes |
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What is cloud storage?
Cloud storage is a service that keeps your files on servers run by a provider and makes them available over the internet from any device. Instead of relying on a single hard drive, you upload documents, photos, and backups to the provider's data centers, where they are stored redundantly and can be reached through a web browser, desktop app, mobile app, or programming interface.
The category spans two broad groups. Consumer and business file services focus on syncing folders across computers, sharing files with others, and recovering earlier versions after mistakes. Object storage services, aimed at developers and IT teams, store large amounts of data for applications, websites, archives, and backups, and are usually billed by usage. Individuals use cloud storage to protect personal files and free up device space, while companies use it for collaboration, remote work, compliance-driven retention, and disaster recovery.
Why compare Cloud Storage?
Cloud storage services can differ sharply in cost and control. Headline prices rarely tell the whole story: compare the Starting price with the storage it buys, check whether a Free plan and its Free storage are enough to test the service, and look for Download / egress fees, which can make retrieving data from usage-billed services more expensive than storing it. Where a Lifetime plan is available, it changes the long-term math but depends on the provider staying in business.
Privacy and workflow needs matter too. End-to-end / zero-knowledge encryption means the provider cannot read your files, though it can limit some features. Teams should weigh File version history, Share links with password & expiry, SSO (SAML), Security & compliance, and Data residency, while developers will care about an S3-compatible API and a Public API.
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