How Felicloud Compares
A factual comparison with Google Drive, Dropbox, pCloud, MEGA and iCloud: hosting location, encryption, open-source base and long-term cost.
| Feature | Felicloud | Google Drive | Dropbox | pCloud | MEGA | iCloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 10 GB | 15 GB | 2 GB | Up to 10 GB | 20 GB | 5 GB |
| Estimated cost of 2 TB over 10 years | $449one-time payment | ~$1,160subscription | ~$1,392subscription | ~$463lifetime, list price | ~$1,160subscription | ~$1,392subscription |
| Lifetime plans | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| End-to-end encryption | YesOptional, per folder | NoNot for personal accounts | NoBusiness plans only | YesPaid add-on | YesBy default | YesOptional (Advanced Data Protection) |
| Where files are stored | Portugal (EU) | Worldwide, no region choice | Mainly USA | EU or USA (your choice) | Several countries, incl. EU | Worldwide, no region choice |
| Company headquarters | Portugal (EU) | USA | USA | Switzerland | New Zealand | USA |
| Open-source base | YesBuilt on Nextcloud | No | No | No | Client apps only | No |
| Calendar & contacts | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Competitor information is based on public information and Eurozone list prices for personal plans as of September 2026 and may change. 10-year costs are estimates: annual billing where available (iCloud+ is monthly only), no price increase and no promotion. pCloud's lifetime price is its list price; promotional prices vary. Felicloud's 2 TB lifetime plan is a one-time payment. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Estimated cost of 2 TB over 10 years
Lifetime plans with a one-time payment: 100 GB for 49 €, 1 TB for 199 € and 2 TB for 369 €. No subscription to renew, and plans can be stacked.
Personal plans, based on public information as of September 2026.
Why Choose Felicloud?
What makes Felicloud different
European Hosting
Your data is stored in Portugal on infrastructure we own and operate. As an EU company, we are subject to EU law (GDPR), not US jurisdiction.
Pay Once
Lifetime plans with a one-time payment: 100 GB for 49 €, 1 TB for 199 € and 2 TB for 369 €. No subscription to renew, and plans can be stacked.
Built on Open-Source Nextcloud
Felicloud runs on Nextcloud, open-source software used by organisations worldwide. Its code is public and can be reviewed by anyone.
Encryption, Your Way
Files are encrypted at rest on our servers and in transit (TLS). For your most sensitive folders, you can enable optional end-to-end encryption from the desktop and mobile apps.
More Than Storage
Files, photos, calendar, contacts, tasks and notes in one place, with apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
No Vendor Lock-In
Standard protocols (WebDAV, CalDAV, CardDAV) let you access and export your data with common tools at any time.
Try Felicloud for Free
Start with 10 GB free, no credit card required. Pick a lifetime plan whenever you're ready.