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pCloud vs Tigris

pCloud logo

pCloud

File Storage

Prices are final. No setup fees or other hidden charges

From
$199/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tigris logo

Tigris

File Storage

Globally distributed S3-compatible object storage with zero egress fees

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tigris has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: pCloud ultra plan has 10TB storage but only 2TB transfer traffic, creating asymmetry; Tigris lowest tier still more expensive than some cold storage alternatives

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which pCloud and Tigris actually diverge.

Attributes where pCloud and Tigris differ
AttributepCloudTigris
Starting price$199/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timeUsage-based tiered storage with per-request fees
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, API, CLI

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (File Storage).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in pCloud

Nothing recorded that Tigris does not also cover.

Only in Tigris

  • Global Distribution
  • Zero Egress Fees
  • S3 Compatibility
  • Multiple Storage Classes
  • Object Notifications
  • API Access

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

pCloud

  • Long-term cloud storage with no monthly feesnot Tigris
  • File archival and backupnot Tigris
  • Secure file sharing with encryptionnot Tigris

Tigris

  • Storing and versioning AI training datasets without egress penaltiesnot pCloud
  • Distributing model checkpoints and artifacts globallynot pCloud
  • Serving static assets with low latency across regionsnot pCloud
  • Multi-cloud data portability with standardized APInot pCloud

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

pCloud

  • Ultra plan has 10TB storage but only 2TB transfer traffic, creating asymmetry
  • Download traffic limited to plan tier; no unlimited transfer option

Tigris

  • Lowest tier still more expensive than some cold storage alternatives
  • Retrieval charges on infrequent access tier add cost variability
  • Limited to object storage, no file system semantics
  • Archive retrieval requires planning ahead

Pricing, plan by plan

pCloud

$199/one-time
  • Premium 500GB$199/one-time
    • 500GB storage
    • 500GB transfer traffic
    • unlimited file uploads
  • Premium Plus 2TB$399/one-time
    • 2TB storage
    • 2TB transfer traffic
    • unlimited file uploads
  • Ultra 10TB$1190/one-time
    • 10TB storage
    • 2TB transfer traffic
    • unlimited file uploads

Tigris

Free
  • Standard Storage$0.02/GB/month
    • Frequently accessed data
    • No retrieval charges
    • Free data egress
  • Infrequent Access$0.01/GB/month
    • Lower storage cost
    • Retrieval: $0.01 per GB
    • 30-day minimum retention
  • Archive$0.004/GB/month
    • Lowest storage cost
    • Free retrieval
    • 90-day minimum retention
  • Archive Instant Retrieval$0.004/GB/month
    • Archive storage cost
    • Instant retrieval: $0.03 per GB
    • 90-day minimum retention

Which should you pick?

Choose pCloud if

Nothing in the data separates pCloud from Tigris on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

pCloud review

Choose Tigris if

  • You need global distribution.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API, CLI.
  • You also want zero egress fees.
Tigris review

Questions people ask

Is pCloud or Tigris better?
Neither clearly leads. pCloud starts at $199/one-time and Tigris at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, pCloud or Tigris?
Tigris has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $199/one-time for pCloud and Free for Tigris.
Does pCloud or Tigris run on more platforms?
pCloud runs on Web. Tigris runs on Web, API, CLI.
Can I use Tigris for free?
Yes. Tigris has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. pCloud starts at $199/one-time.
What is pCloud best used for?
pCloud is most often used for long-term cloud storage with no monthly fees, file archival and backup, secure file sharing with encryption. Of those, long-term cloud storage with no monthly fees and file archival and backup are not what Tigris is typically brought in for.
What can pCloud do that Tigris cannot?
Tigris covers Global Distribution, Zero Egress Fees, S3 Compatibility, Multiple Storage Classes.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

pCloud: Can I recover deleted files?

Yes, you can restore previous versions and recover data from up to 30 days ago.

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Tigris: Is there a free tier?

Yes, new users receive 5 GB of Standard storage monthly plus 10,000 Class A and 100,000 Class B requests at no cost.

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pCloud: What is the difference between lifetime and monthly pricing?

Lifetime plans are one-time purchases ($199-$1,190). Monthly options are also available but exact monthly prices are not specified on the pricing page.

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Tigris: What are the request costs?

Class A requests cost $0.005 per 1,000 requests, Class B requests cost $0.0005 per 1,000 requests. DELETE and CANCEL operations are free.

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pCloud: Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes, pCloud offers a 14-day money-back guarantee with 256-bit SSL encryption protecting payments.

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Tigris: Do I get charged for data egress?

No, Tigris provides free data egress across all storage tiers.

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