pCloud Drive
v5.2.4FreemiumReleased 8 Oct 2026
Cloud storage as a virtual drive, with lifetime plans. By pCloud AG
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
- Web app
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 8 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
pCloud Drive is freemium software for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and the web from pCloud AG. Cloud storage as a virtual drive, with lifetime plans. Download it only from pcloud.com. The latest version we track is 5.2.4 (8 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 5.2.4 (8 Oct 2026)
- Publisher:
- pCloud AG
- Official site:
- pcloud.com
- Licence:
- Freemium — Proprietary — free plan; paid and lifetime plans
- Requirements:
- Windows (version not stated by the publisher)
Our verdict
pCloud Drive mounts your cloud storage as a virtual drive, so files take up no local space until you open them. It is best known for one-time lifetime plans, which appeal to people tired of subscriptions. Client-side encryption (pCloud Encryption) is a paid add-on rather than the default.
Key features
- Virtual drive that streams files on demand
- Sync and backup for chosen folders
- Optional pCloud Encryption add-on for zero-knowledge folders
- Media streaming and file versioning
Pros
- Pro: Lifetime plans avoid subscriptions
- Pro: Does not fill your SSD
- Pro: Dated Windows release notes
Cons
- Con: Encryption costs extra
- Con: Needs .NET Framework 4.5 or later
What's new in 5.2.4
See what changed in 5.2.4 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 5.2.4Latest
8 Oct 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
- macOS — official downloadpcloud.com(opens pcloud.com in a new tab)
- Linux — official downloadpcloud.com(opens pcloud.com in a new tab)
- Android — Google Playplay.google.com(opens play.google.com in a new tab)
- iOS — App Storeapps.apple.com(opens apps.apple.com in a new tab)
- Web app — open official sitemy.pcloud.com(opens my.pcloud.com in a new tab)
Requirements
- OS
- Windows (version not stated by the publisher)
- Architecture
- Not stated
- Also needs
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later
Licence
- Type
- Freemium
- Licence
- Proprietary — free plan; paid and lifetime plans
- Publisher
- pcloud.com
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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