New Update pCloud Pass Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

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A very impressive mainstream option with strong security and decent pricing ​

By Mike Jennings published November 09, 2022

The folks at pCloud are better-known for their cloud storage, but the Swiss firm has branched out into password managers with its pCloud Pass (opens in new tab) app.
It’s available as a free option for individuals with no feature restrictions, which is an impressive start, and it’s got fair pricing, solid functionality and robust security credentials.

That’s great on paper, but any new password manager (opens in new tab) has to perform well if it’s going to steal market share from established names like Lastpass and Dashlane – so we’re going to find out if pCloud can compete.

pCloud Pass: Plans and pricing​

The free option available with pCloud deploys the app’s full range of features for people who only want to use one device. That’s a different approach to many other apps, which allow free users to download across several devices but with a restricted array of features. But if you only want to manage passwords on your PC or laptop, it’s certainly a viable option.

The Premium plan costs $29 / £25 / AUD$50 for a year of access – a good price that puts pCloud Pass on the same sort of pricing tier as rivals like LastPass and 1Password. You still get every feature, of course, alongside usage on an unlimited number of devices.

A Lifetime plan is also available. ... ...

pCloud Pass: Security​

There’s lots to like about pCloud’s encryption algorithm. Individual files and folders are protected with industry-standard AES 256-bit encryption, while users’ private keys are safeguarded with 4096-bit RSA. Combine this with a zero-knowledge approach and strict Swiss privacy laws and you’ve got some of the best file encryption anywhere – indeed, pCloud is so confident that it can’t be broken that it’ll pay $100,000 to anyone who can hack the system.

On the users’ side, biometrics are supported through facial and fingerprint recognition, two-factor authentication is available, and the app can automatically lock itself if it’s inactive for a customized period of time.

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pCloud Pass: Final verdict​

Indeed, those impressive security credentials are pCloud’s best selling point, and they make this affordable app worth using if you want rock-solid protection. It’s got great platform support, too – unless you use Safari – and its features are fine for everyday password management.

If you want more features, improved organization for businesses or better support options, though, then look elsewhere.

source : pCloud Pass Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

 

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Before you get excited and jump into using pCloud and pCloud Pass, fyi, both the android apps have trackers

 

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Storing your passwords online is asking for trouble. Just as saving passwords on a cloud-synced browser.