pCloud

pCloud wins on long-term value with lifetime subscriptions starting at $175 for 500GB, which saves over 40% compared to three years of Sync.com’s monthly plan. Optional client-side encryption through pCloud Crypto ($4.99 per month) offers more flexibility than Sync.com’s mandatory zero-knowledge approach, and download speeds reach 30 Mbps — 25% faster than the average provider. However, the free tier limits you to 10GB, compared to Proton Drive’s 5GB, making it ideal for users willing to invest once for lasting performance.