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100% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between ownCloud and pCloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"I think it’s probably the best self-hosted file sync tool on the market."

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"The sync process has been quick, and the software correctly maintains the same file structure as in File Explorer.""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."

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Cons
"Even with fast disks, it still takes a fair bit of time to write most schema changes to multi-GB tables."

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

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Overview
Software suite that provides a location-independent storage area for data (cloud storage). ownCloud can be installed on a private server at no additional cost.

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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Small Business88%
Large Enterprise13%
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ownCloud is ranked 17th in Content Collaboration Platforms while pCloud doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Content Collaboration Platforms. ownCloud is rated 10.0, while pCloud is rated 9.6. The top reviewer of ownCloud writes "Self-hosted file sync tool used to deploy custom web UIs. ". 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". ownCloud is most compared with Kiteworks, whereas pCloud is most compared with .

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