# Cloud Storage Price Comparison Calculator (2026) - DragBin - [Home](/) - - - [Tools](/tools/) - - - Cloud Storage Price Calculator Updated May 2026 # Cloud Storage Price Comparison Calculator 2026 Compare cloud storage pricing across Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive, pCloud, Proton Drive, Sync, MEGA, Icedrive, IDrive, Tresorit, Box and DragBin. Pick your storage size -- get cost per GB, monthly price and 5-year cost ranked side by side. - Free to Use - No Signup - No Affiliate Redirects - 13 Providers Storage size**100 GBPersonal files & photos200 GBPhone backups500 GBPhoto library1 TBPro user / freelancer2 TBFamily / RAW photographer5 TBCreator / 4K video10 TBStudio / archiveBilling cycleAnnualMonthlyFiltersZero-knowledge onlyEnd-to-end encryptedLifetime plans onlyOne-time payment ## How we calculate For each provider, we pick the smallest plan that meets your target size, then compute monthly price (annual or monthly billing), cost per GB and a 5-year total cost that includes any renewal hikes. Prices are USD from each provider's public pricing page as of May 2026. We don't use affiliate redirects. Cheapest for 1 TBIDrive - 5 TBMonthly$5.80Per GB0.11c/GB5-yr cost$543Cloud storage providers ranked by cost for 1024 GBProviderPlanAnnual /moCost / GB5-yr costPrivacy[IDriveCheapest](https://www.idrive.com/pricing)USA - backup-first5 TBPersonal1st year price$5.80annual /mo0.11c/GB$543+70% renewalAt rest[Sync.com](https://www.sync.com/pricing-individual/)Canada - zero-knowledge2 TBSolo Basic$4.80annual /mo0.23c/GB$288Zero-knowledge[Google Drive](https://one.google.com/about/plans)USA - Google One2 TBPremium$8.33annual /mo0.41c/GB$500At rest[Icedrive](https://icedrive.net/pricing)UK - client-side optional1 TBPro$4.17annual /mo0.41c/GB$250Optional E2EE[iCloud+](https://support.apple.com/en-us/108047)USA - Apple2 TBiCloud+ 2 TB$9.99annual /mo0.49c/GB$599Optional E2EE[Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/plans)USA - Dropbox Inc.2 TBPlus$9.99annual /mo0.49c/GB$599At rest[pCloud](https://www.pcloud.com/cloud-storage-pricing-plans.html)Switzerland2 TBPremium Plus$9.99annual /mo0.49c/GB$599Optional E2EE[MEGA](https://mega.io/pricing)New Zealand - end-to-end encrypted2 TBPro I$10.75annual /mo0.52c/GB$645Zero-knowledge[OneDrive](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/onedrive-plans-and-pricing)USA - Microsoft 3651 TBM365 Personal$5.83annual /mo0.57c/GB$350At rest[Proton Drive](https://proton.me/drive/pricing)Switzerland - end-to-end encrypted2 TBDuo2 users$14.99annual /mo0.73c/GB$899Zero-knowledge[DragBin](https://www.dragbin.com/pricing/)India - zero-knowledge1 TBProfessional$8.00annual /mo0.78c/GB$480Zero-knowledge[Tresorit](https://tresorit.com/pricing)Switzerland - enterprise1 TBIndividual$9.50annual /mo0.93c/GB$570Zero-knowledgePrices verified May 2026 from each provider's pricing page. Cost-per-GB uses the annual billing rate. 5-year cost models documented renewal hikes. Tap a provider name to open its pricing page. ## What the cloud storage price comparison actually tells you Four levers separate the cheapest cloud storage in 2026 from the most expensive -- and most comparison sites only cover one of them. ### Sort by cost per GB, not headline price Marketing tiers exist to make $9.99 look like a magic number. In reality a 100 GB plan and a 2 TB plan can both cost $9.99 -- a 20x difference in value per dollar. Our calculator surfaces the per-GB figure so the cheapest cloud storage for your target size is one tap away. ### Project 5-year cost, including renewals First-year discounts are loud. Renewal price hikes are quiet. IDrive's renewal alone can add ~70% to year-two pricing. The 5-year TCO column models renewals where documented so you compare what you'll actually pay over the lifetime of the plan, not just the first invoice. ### Filter to zero-knowledge providers only If your files include client work, financial records or personal photos, zero-knowledge encryption is the only architecture where the cloud provider literally cannot read your data. Toggle the filter to compare encrypted cloud storage pricing across Proton Drive, Sync, Tresorit, MEGA and DragBin. ### Right-size the plan to your actual library Most users pay for storage they will never fill. If your phone backup is 60 GB and your photo library is 300 GB, the calculator highlights 500 GB plans rather than pushing you into the 2 TB tier the comparison sites earn affiliate commission on. 01 ## Free cloud storage 2026, ranked Before you pay for a plan, check how far the free tier takes you. DragBin's 25 GB free tier is the largest among zero-knowledge providers -- useful if you want encrypted cloud storage with no monthly cost. Free tiers from Dropbox, OneDrive and iCloud are designed to push you into paid plans inside a month. MEGA, DragBin and Google One give you space that's actually usable long-term. - 01DragBinIndia - zero-knowledge25 GBfree forever - 02MEGANew Zealand - end-to-end encrypted20 GBfree forever - 03Google DriveUSA - Google One15 GBfree forever - 04pCloudSwitzerland10 GBfree forever - 05IcedriveUK - client-side optional10 GBfree forever - 06IDriveUSA - backup-first10 GBfree forever - 07BoxUSA - business-first10 GBfree forever - 08iCloud+USA - Apple5 GBfree forever - 09OneDriveUSA - Microsoft 3655 GBfree forever - 10Proton DriveSwitzerland - end-to-end encrypted5 GBfree forever - 11Sync.comCanada - zero-knowledge5 GBfree forever - 12DropboxUSA - Dropbox Inc.2 GBfree forever Cost per GB - 1 TB tierLower = better value. Annual billing.- IDrive0.11c/GB - Sync.com0.23c/GB - Google Drive0.41c/GB - Icedrive0.41c/GB - iCloud+0.49c/GB - Dropbox0.49c/GB - pCloud0.49c/GB - MEGA0.52c/GB 02 ## Cost per GB at 1 TB -- the fairest single comparison A 1 TB plan is the consumer baseline. Below, every provider's 1 TB tier is normalised to a cost-per-GB figure. The cheapest cloud storage for 1 TB in 2026 is Icedrive Pro at roughly 0.4c/GB, followed by Sync Solo Basic. DragBin lands at roughly 0.8c/GB while being one of only three zero-knowledge options on the list. Run the calculator above with the 1 TB preset to see the live ranking. Switch the zero-knowledge filter on to see encrypted cloud storage pricing only. ## The honest case for DragBin Icedrive and Sync win the raw price-per-GB race at 1 TB -- DragBin costs more at that tier, and we will say so on our own calculator. DragBin protects files with [client side](/client-side-encryption/), [quantum resistant encryption](/post-quantum-encryption/) (ML-KEM + AES-256) keeping sensitive data private with a [zero knowledge](/zero-knowledge-encryption/) security architecture. - Get 25GB quantum resistant storage forever - Unlimited sharing, unlimited bandwidth and unlimited file size uploads - Integrated Global CDN and preview media in 4k/8k [See DragBin pricing](/pricing/)[Compare to specific providers](/alternatives/)[Try DragBin Today](https://dragbin.com) ## Try the calculator's #1 zero-knowledge pick 25 GB free, post-quantum encryption, no credit card. Take the price comparison from theory to your own file library. [Get 25 GB Free on DragBin (opens in new tab)](https://app.dragbin.com/signup) ## Who should use this cloud storage cost calculator? ### Households comparing family plans Compare Google One 2 TB family share, iCloud+ family, and OneDrive Microsoft 365 Family side by side -- the only consumer plans with native multi-user pricing. ### Freelancers picking a 1 TB workhorse The 1 TB tier is the sweet spot for design files, client projects and active raw photo libraries. Sort by 5-year cost to spot the renewal traps. ### Privacy-first buyers Toggle the zero-knowledge filter to see only end-to-end encrypted providers. DragBin, Proton Drive, Tresorit, Sync and MEGA all qualify; Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive do not. ### Creators on 5 TB and above Above 5 TB, lifetime pCloud, IDrive 10 TB and DragBin Creator become the realistic options. The calculator shows which delivers the best dollar-per-TB on long horizons. ## Provider-by-provider deep dives For when the calculator narrows things down to two or three contenders. [Dropbox alternatives](/alternatives/dropbox/)[Proton Drive vs DragBin](/alternatives/protondrive/)[pCloud comparison](/alternatives/pcloud/)[Sync.com comparison](/alternatives/sync/)[Icedrive review](/alternatives/icedrive/)[Tresorit alternatives](/alternatives/tresorit/)[Best Dropbox alt (India)](/best-dropbox-alternative-india/)[Cloud storage for India SMBs](/best-cloud-storage-indian-businesses/) ## Cloud storage pricing, answered Everything you need to know about cloud storage price comparison in 2026 -- without affiliate spin. ### What is the cheapest cloud storage in 2026? For raw price per GB, Sync.com Solo Basic** (2 TB at $4.80/month annual) and **Icedrive Pro** (1 TB at $4.17/month annual) lead the consumer market in 2026. IDrive looks cheaper in year one but renewals jump roughly 70%. For 100 GB tiers, Google One and OneDrive Standalone are tied at $1.99/month. The calculator above re-ranks live as you change the storage target. ### How does this cloud storage price comparison calculator work? Pick how much storage you need. The calculator finds the smallest plan from each provider that meets your target, then ranks them by cost per GB, monthly price and 5-year total cost. All prices are USD, pulled from each provider's pricing page as of May 2026. ### Is Dropbox more expensive than Google Drive? Yes for small plans. Dropbox's smallest paid plan is 2 TB at $9.99/month annual, while Google One offers 100 GB at $1.99/month and 200 GB at $2.99/month. Dropbox only wins on sync reliability and integrations, not headline price. See our [Dropbox alternatives](/alternatives/dropbox/) for a side-by-side breakdown. ### What is cost per GB and why does it matter? Cost per GB normalises plan prices across providers. A $9.99/month 1 TB plan is roughly 1c/GB; a $9.99/month 100 GB plan is 10c/GB -- ten times the price for the same dollar. Sorting by cost per GB is the fastest way to cut through marketing tiers and see which provider gives you the most storage per dollar. ### Why is encrypted cloud storage more expensive? Zero-knowledge providers (Proton Drive, Tresorit, Sync, DragBin, MEGA) encrypt files in your browser before upload, so they cannot deduplicate data across users or monetise file contents. That removes two cost-saving levers Google, Apple and Microsoft use -- but the trade-off is that your provider cannot read your files. Read more about [zero-knowledge encryption](/zero-knowledge-encryption/). ### Is pCloud lifetime worth it vs subscription? pCloud 2 TB lifetime is $399. Their 2 TB annual plan works out to about $119/year, so the lifetime plan breaks even at roughly 3.4 years. If you trust pCloud to be around past that, lifetime is the cheapest 10-year option for 2 TB on the market. See our [pCloud comparison](/alternatives/pcloud/) for the privacy trade-offs. ### Which cloud storage has the most free space? **DragBin offers 25 GB free forever** with full post-quantum, zero-knowledge encryption. MEGA offers 20 GB free with end-to-end encryption. Google One offers 15 GB free shared across Gmail, Drive and Photos. Most other providers cap free storage at 5-10 GB. ### Do prices in this cloud storage calculator include renewals? The 5-year cost column accounts for renewal price hikes where they are documented. IDrive's renewal multiplier is set to 1.7x (a typical jump from the first-year promo). Other providers are modelled at the current published rate because they have not historically raised prices on existing customers. Prices are reviewed monthly. ### Is the calculator free? Are these affiliate links? Yes, free. No signup, no tracking on the inputs you choose, no affiliate redirects. 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