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Tigris vs pCloud

Tigris logo

Tigris

File Storage

Globally distributed S3-compatible object storage with zero egress fees

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
pCloud logo

pCloud

File Storage

Prices are final. No setup fees or other hidden charges

From
$199/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tigris and pCloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Tigris and pCloud differ
AttributeTigrispCloud
Starting priceFree$199/one-time
Pricing modelUsage-based tiered storage with per-request feesone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, API, CLIWeb

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 Tigris

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

Only in pCloud

Nothing recorded that Tigris does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

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

pCloud

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

pCloud

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

Pricing, plan by plan

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

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

Which should you pick?

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

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

Questions people ask

Is Tigris or pCloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Tigris starts at Free and pCloud at $199/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tigris or pCloud?
Tigris has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Tigris and $199/one-time for pCloud.
Does Tigris or pCloud run on more platforms?
Tigris runs on Web, API, CLI. pCloud runs on Web.
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 Tigris best used for?
Tigris is most often used for storing and versioning ai training datasets without egress penalties, distributing model checkpoints and artifacts globally, serving static assets with low latency across regions, multi-cloud data portability with standardized api. Of those, storing and versioning ai training datasets without egress penalties and distributing model checkpoints and artifacts globally are not what pCloud is typically brought in for.
What can Tigris do that pCloud cannot?
Tigris covers Global Distribution, Zero Egress Fees, S3 Compatibility, Multiple Storage Classes.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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: 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: 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: 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: Do I get charged for data egress?

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

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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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