pCloud vs Proton Drive — Privacy-Focused Cloud Storage Comparison with RcloneView
Both pCloud and Proton Drive are privacy-first cloud storage providers with end-to-end encryption options. RcloneView supports both, making it easy to back up, sync, or migrate between them.
When privacy is the primary requirement for cloud storage, pCloud and Proton Drive are the two names that dominate the conversation. Both offer strong encryption, European data residency options, and zero-knowledge storage tiers. Both are supported by rclone and manageable through RcloneView. This comparison focuses on the practical differences that matter when using either service for backup and sync workflows — not theoretical privacy claims, but what actually works when you connect through RcloneView.

Manage & Sync All Clouds in One Place
RcloneView is a cross-platform GUI for rclone. Compare folders, transfer or sync files, and automate multi-cloud workflows with a clean, visual interface.
- One-click jobs: Copy · Sync · Compare
- Schedulers & history for reliable automation
- Works with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3, WebDAV, SFTP and more
Free core features. Plus automations available.