pCloud vs Icedrive lifetime
Last checked: 2026-11-06
At 2 TB, both list a lifetime price of $499, and at 500 GB they are $10 apart. Icedrive's new-customer offer takes 10% off, so it can be lower if that offer applies to you. The clearer difference is in the terms: pCloud states how long lifetime lasts, and we found no stated length in Icedrive's terms.
We have not tested either service. Icedrive's page uses a $ sign with no currency code, while pCloud shows USD.
Lifetime prices seen on 2026-11-06
| Size | pCloud | Icedrive | Icedrive new-customer offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 GB | USD 219 (USD 279 struck through) | $229 ($344 listed) | $206.10 |
| 2 TB | USD 499 (USD 709 struck through) | $499 ($749 listed) | $449.10 |
| 10 TB | USD 1,499 | Not listed for lifetime | Not listed |
Icedrive's offer shows a 48-hour countdown and no calendar end date. pCloud shows no end date either.
Break-even at 2 TB
| Lifetime price | Yearly route | Break-even | Yearly total then |
|---|---|---|---|
| pCloud, USD 499 | USD 99.99 a year | Year 5 | USD 499.95 |
| Icedrive, $499 | $75.52 in year 1, then $107.88 | Year 5 | $507.04 |
| Icedrive offer, $449.10 | $75.52 in year 1, then $107.88 | Year 5 | $507.04 |
Icedrive does not state a renewal price. We assume 12 times its "normally" rate of $8.99 a month. If that is wrong, its break-even changes.
What the terms say
| Topic | pCloud | Icedrive |
|---|---|---|
| Length | "the lifetime of the account owner or 99 years, whichever is shorter" | We found no stated length |
| Inactivity | The 12-month rule we found names free accounts | 24 months inactive may be treated as abandoned |
| Limits | Accounts are not transferable | One lifetime account per person or organisation, and fair use applies |
| Service ending | Account terminated if pCloud ceases operation | It may discontinue services at any time |
Run your numbers in the lifetime calculator, and read is pCloud lifetime worth it before you pay. See also the 2 TB price comparison.
Check pCloud's current lifetime and yearly prices on its own page. Prices can differ by country and currency.
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