Built for sending, not storing. No subscription, 10GB free with no account, and blazing-fast delivery. Here's how FileFlap compares to pCloud.
Tested with a 2GB file on 120 Mbps upload / 250 Mbps download
pCloud is primarily a cloud storage service, with a separate transfer tool for sending files. FileFlap is built specifically for sending large files to others, fast, without requiring anyone to create an account.
pCloud lets you send up to 5GB for free without an account. FileFlap gives you 10GB free with no account, no credit card, and no sign-up.
pCloud caps shared link traffic at 500GB-2TB per month depending on plan. FileFlap includes unlimited downloads with every transfer.
pCloud centers around monthly subscriptions or large upfront lifetime payments for storage. FileFlap charges only when you actually transfer something.
Different use cases
pCloud and FileFlap serve different needs. If you want to sync your personal files across devices and store them long-term, pCloud is a solid choice. If you need to send large files to a client, collaborator, or team — especially files over 1GB — FileFlap is the faster, simpler, and cheaper option with no shared link traffic caps.
Pricing model
FileFlap
Pay per upload from $5 per 100GB — no subscription
pCloud
Monthly from EUR 4.99/month or lifetime plans from EUR 199
Pay per upload from $5 per 100GB — no subscription
Monthly from EUR 4.99/month or lifetime plans from EUR 199
Free transfer
FileFlap
10GB free, no account, no credit card
pCloud
Up to 5GB free file send with no account
10GB free, no account, no credit card
Up to 5GB free file send with no account
Account required
FileFlap
Never — just upload and share
pCloud
Not required for pCloud Transfer up to 5GB, but required for storage and sync features
Never — just upload and share
Not required for pCloud Transfer up to 5GB, but required for storage and sync features
Use case
FileFlap
File transfer — send large files to others
pCloud
Cloud storage first, plus file transfer tools
File transfer — send large files to others
Cloud storage first, plus file transfer tools
Max file size
FileFlap
Up to 1TB per file
pCloud
Unlimited file size on paid plans
Up to 1TB per file
Unlimited file size on paid plans
Retention
FileFlap
Up to 30-day link retention per transfer
pCloud
Files stored as long as subscription is active
Up to 30-day link retention per transfer
Files stored as long as subscription is active
Shared link traffic
FileFlap
Unlimited downloads always included
pCloud
500GB traffic (Premium), 2TB (Plus/Ultra) per month
Unlimited downloads always included
500GB traffic (Premium), 2TB (Plus/Ultra) per month
Delivery
FileFlap
Global CDN — fast downloads everywhere
pCloud
Standard cloud delivery
Global CDN — fast downloads everywhere
Standard cloud delivery
Encryption
FileFlap
TLS in transit, AES-256 at rest
pCloud
TLS/SSL + AES-256; client-side encryption available as paid add-on
TLS in transit, AES-256 at rest
TLS/SSL + AES-256; client-side encryption available as paid add-on
Upload your first 10GB free — no account, no credit card. Your recipients can download as many times as they need, with no link traffic limits.