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We performed a comparison between Google Cloud Storage and pCloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The responses from the technical team are fast...It is a stable product...We do have plans to increase the number of users since it is a scalable product.""Google Cloud Storage is very convenient to use.""The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is that I can link with my PC.""Their technical support is good and very professional.""The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is the filter option. You can search with some artificial intelligence kinds of features. For example, if I search for a beach, it'll show me all the beach-related pictures, which I took five or ten years before. So this is a cool feature that I've seen. They give as many features as they can to make it better, so I'm happy with this solution.""The solution's customer service and support are helpful since they are responsive...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.""The performance is good.""Google Cloud Storage is easy to use, and it's free. I also enjoy the speed I am able to share with family across the globe. The storage is synced."

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"I can access my files from all kind of devices and operating systems. I do not need any more external flash drives. I can even edit my files directly in the cloud using pCloud Drive.""The sync process has been quick, and the software correctly maintains the same file structure as in File Explorer."

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Cons
"The licensing fees could be reduced.""I would like to see this solution made faster, cheaper, and bigger.""It's actually quite complete and we don't have any issues with the solution.""Google Cloud Storage could be improved if they provided more free storage for free accounts.""The solution should have two factor authentication.""It is stable, but it can always be more stable.""The cost of additional storage could be cheaper.""The tool should increase its storage."

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"My recommendation is that support could be better, even though sometimes things can be technically complicated."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "They know that the pricing is comparable with Azure, AWS, and those other solutions like Amazon are cheaper, but they are not as flexible."
  • "Better pricing would be helpful."
  • "Its price is fine."
  • "It's about nearly $10,000 USD to use the services on GCP, however, Google gave us a good deal which is why we originally went with them."
  • "The solution is free."
  • "They have recently changed their pricing structures, it used to be free but now it is a paid service. However, I am on a monthly subscription and the price is reasonable."
  • "The price could be cheaper."
  • "The price of the license could be cheaper. We are on an annual subscription."
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    Overview

    Google Cloud Storage is praised for its fast performance, seamless integration, high security, and scalability. Users store and access large amounts of data easily, backup files, host websites, and collaborate on projects. The platform's reliability and cost-effectiveness make it a top choice for data storage and management.

    pCloud is a personal cloud space where you can store all your files and folders. It has a user-friendly interface that clearly shows where everything is located and what it does. The software is available for almost any devices and platforms – iOS and Android devices, Mac, Windows, and Linux. By installing pCloud on your computer (through its desktop application pCloud Drive), the app creates a secure virtual drive which expands your local storage space. Every change you make in your pCloud can be seen immediately on your computer, phone or tablet. All your devices are instantly synchronized and you have direct file access to any update you make.

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    1. Adobe 2. Airbnb 3. Amazon 4. Apple 5. AT&T 6. Baidu 7. Cisco 8. Coca-Cola 9. Dell 10. eBay 11. Facebook 12. Ford 13. Google 13. HP 14. IBM 15. Intel 16. JPMorgan Chase 17. LinkedIn 18. Lyft 19. Microsoft 20. Netflix 21. Nike 22. Oracle 23. PayPal 24. Pinterest 25. Qualcomm 26. SAP 27. Spotify 28. Tesla 29. Toyota 30. Twitter 31. Visa 32. Walmart 33. WeWork
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    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company26%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Educational Organization8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization63%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Retailer5%
    Comms Service Provider3%
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise42%
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    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise67%
    Large Enterprise23%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business88%
    Large Enterprise13%
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    Google Cloud Storage is ranked 3rd in Cloud Storage with 66 reviews while pCloud doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Cloud Storage. Google Cloud Storage is rated 8.8, while pCloud is rated 9.6. The top reviewer of Google Cloud Storage writes "Flexible, reliable, and beneficial for small sized companies". On the other hand, the top reviewer of pCloud writes "The sync process has been quick and the software correctly maintains the same file structure as in File Explorer". Google Cloud Storage is most compared with Amazon S3 Glacier, AT&T Cloud Storage, Amazon EFS (Elastic File System), Google Workspace and Microsoft Azure File Storage, whereas pCloud is most compared with .

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