Upgrade from Personal Backup to Team Workspaces. The pCloud Alternative.
Lifetime plans are great for personal photos. But growing teams need flexible scalability, professional media tools, and collaborative workspaces.
We believe in being radically objective. Fast.io is the best pCloud alternative for businesses because it prioritizes collaboration and professional delivery over consumer backup.
pCloud is heavily focused on consumer lifetime plans and personal backups. Fast.io is built from the ground up for high-velocity teams—with usage-based scaling, AI search, and branded client portals that make your business look professional.
The Consumer Model
- Restrictive lifetime storage limits
- Personal folder sharing logic
- Generic file delivery links
- Limited enterprise features
The Pro Business Way
- Infinite usage-based scaling
- Shared team Workspaces
- Beautiful branded client portals
- Built for modern B2B workflows
When pCloud Might Be the Better Choice
Different tools for different jobs. Here are scenarios where pCloud is likely the better fit:
- Personal Archiving If you just want a place to permanently dump personal photos, family videos, and documents without caring about team features, a lifetime plan offers long-term peace of mind.
- Strict Zero-Knowledge Encryption on Mobile pCloud offers a dedicated zero-knowledge Crypto folder feature that some individual privacy enthusiasts prefer for sensitive personal files.
Impress Your Clients
When you send files to a client, the experience reflects your brand. Don't use generic consumer links to deliver professional work.
Branded Portals
Fast.io lets you customize sharing portals with your identity, offering a premium handoff experience that consumer apps don't provide.
Pro Media Streaming
Video files are automatically transcoded to HLS for instant 1080p playback — no downloads required.
pCloud gives you 10 GB. Fast.io gives you 50 GB.
That's 5x more free storage to test workflows, collaborate with your team, and share large files.
Sign Up Free — 50 GB IncludedFeature-by-Feature
| Feature | Fast.io | pCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Usage-based for Teams | Lifetime plans / Fixed Tiers |
| Target Audience | High-velocity Teams | Individuals & Consumers |
| Video Processing | Native HLS 1080p Streaming | Basic Progressive Download |
| Client Portals | Beautiful & Branded | Generic file sharing links |
| AI Integration | Native Search & Summaries | None |
| Free Storage | 50 GB | 10 GB |
| Permissions | Shared Workspaces | Personal folder sharing |
Ready for a professional workspace?
Upgrade your team's workflow and ditch the consumer limitations.