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PigCloud
What PigCloud is
PigCloud is end-to-end encrypted cloud storage with a web interface, command-line tool, web terminal, and desktop app. Files and file or folder names are encrypted on the user’s device before upload; PigCloud says its servers store only ciphertext that it cannot decrypt. Users can share folders or create public links with passwords, expiry dates, download limits, and QR codes. The service says more than 250 file formats can be previewed in a browser, with many also editable. Edits and re-uploads save previous states, and a compare view shows word-level differences and can restore versions. Individual files can be up to 5 GB. The free plan costs nothing and includes 10 GB storage; Core costs €2.99 a month for 100 GB. Production file storage is on dedicated servers in Falkenstein, Germany, and PigCloud says it is GDPR compliant. Its API is in beta, requires an API key, and is limited to 60 requests per minute. PigCloud says native Android and iOS apps are in development with no release date stated; the responsive web app works on phones. It also says files cannot be recovered if both the password and recovery key are lost.
Who it suits
PigCloud suits people seeking encrypted cloud storage with file sharing, browser previews, and version restoration across its listed desktop and web options. Phone users can access its responsive web app, while native Android and iOS apps remain in development.
What it does well
- Encrypts files and names before upload.
- Share links can have passwords and expiry dates.
- Supports browser previews for over 250 formats.
- File changes can be compared and restored.
- Free plan includes 10 GB storage.
What to know first
- Native Android and iOS apps are in development.
- API is beta and limited to 60 requests per minute.
- Files cannot be recovered if password and recovery key are lost.
- No third-party penetration test or formal cryptography review yet.
Limits
The Free plan includes 10 GB of storage, 5 GB of uploads per day, a 2 MB/s upload limit, a 5 MB/s download limit, three versions per file, and one concurrent upload. Individual files can be up to 5 GB on the service.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free · 10 GB storage · 5 GB/day uploads · 2 MB/s upload · 5 MB/s download · 3 versions/file · 1 concurrent upload | Free |
| Scale | 11.99 EUR/month · 500 GB storage · 500 GB/day uploads · 100 MB/s upload · 200 MB/s download · 50 versions/file · 10 concurrent uploads | €11.99 a month |
| Core | 2.99 EUR/month · 100 GB storage · 25 GB/day uploads · 10 MB/s upload · 20 MB/s download · 10 versions/file · 3 concurrent uploads | €2.99 a month |
| Pro | 5.99 EUR/month · 250 GB storage · 100 GB/day uploads · 25 MB/s upload · 50 MB/s download · 25 versions/file · 5 concurrent uploads | €5.99 a month |
As pigcloud.de lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the PigCloud website.
- Choose the Free plan or a paid plan such as Core, Pro, or Scale.
- Use the web interface, or install a desktop app for Linux, macOS, or Windows.
- For API access, use an API key with the beta CLI-compatible endpoint.
- On a phone, use the responsive web app.
Verdict
PigCloud combines client-side encryption with sharing controls, previews, and version restoration, and its free plan includes 10 GB. Its recovery warning and stated absence of third-party security reviews are important limits to consider.
Questions
Is PigCloud free?
Yes. Its Free plan costs nothing and includes 10 GB of storage. Paid plans start with Core at €2.99 a month.
Which platforms does PigCloud support?
PigCloud offers a web interface, desktop apps for Linux, macOS, and Windows, a command-line tool, and a web terminal. Native Android and iOS apps are in development; the responsive web app works on phones.
How does PigCloud protect files?
Files are encrypted on the user's device before upload, and file and folder names are encrypted too. PigCloud says its servers store ciphertext they cannot decrypt.
Can I share files with PigCloud?
You can share folders or create public links with passwords, expiration dates, download limits, and QR codes.
What are PigCloud's paid plans?
Core costs €2.99 a month, Pro costs €5.99 a month, and Scale costs €11.99 a month. They include 100 GB, 250 GB, and 500 GB of storage, respectively.
Can PigCloud recover files if I lose my credentials?
PigCloud says files cannot be recovered if you lose both your password and recovery key, including by PigTech support.
Facts from PigCloud's own pages
- API
- The API is in beta, uses an API key, and provides a single CLI-compatible endpoint subject to a 60-request-per-minute limit. · pigcloud.de, 3 Oct 2026
- Data residency
- PigCloud says production file storage is on dedicated servers in Falkenstein, Germany, and that it is GDPR compliant. · pigcloud.de, 3 Oct 2026
- Encrypted names
- File and folder names are end-to-end encrypted so the server cannot read them. · pigcloud.de, 3 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Files are encrypted on the user's device before upload, and PigCloud says its server stores only ciphertext it cannot decrypt. · pigcloud.de, 3 Oct 2026
- File previews
- PigCloud says more than 250 file formats can be previewed in the browser, with many also editable there. · pigcloud.de, 3 Oct 2026
- File size limit
- Individual files can be up to 5 GB. · pigcloud.de, 3 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany · pigcloud.de, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- PigCloud supports Google and GitHub OAuth sign-in and says it uses Stripe for payment processing. · pigcloud.de, 3 Oct 2026
- Mobile
- The native Android and iOS apps are in development with no release date stated; the responsive web app works on phones. · pigcloud.de, 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- PigCloud is end-to-end encrypted cloud storage with a web interface, command-line tool, web terminal, and desktop app. · pigcloud.de, 3 Oct 2026
- Security
- PigCloud describes a hybrid post-quantum scheme combining X25519 with ML-KEM-768 for key exchange and Ed25519 with ML-DSA-44 for file integrity signatures. · pigcloud.de, 3 Oct 2026
- Security limits
- PigCloud says it has not yet undergone a third-party penetration test or formal cryptography review and is not yet SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certified. · pigcloud.de, 3 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- Users can share folders or create public links with passwords, expiration dates, download limits, and QR codes. · pigcloud.de, 3 Oct 2026
- Support and recovery
- PigCloud says files cannot be recovered if the user loses both their password and recovery key, including by PigTech support. · pigcloud.de, 3 Oct 2026
- Versions
- File edits and re-uploads snapshot previous states, and the compare view shows word-level diffs and can restore versions. · pigcloud.de, 3 Oct 2026
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