--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of iCloud. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: iCloud Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [File Sharing Software](/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) > [iCloud](/software/204717/icloud) # iCloud Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/204717/icloud Page: 1 / 79\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/204717/icloud?page=2) > iCloud is a cloud storage service that securely backs up and syncs photos, files, notes, and more across Apple devices. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 1939 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses iCloud? iCloud+ is used by Apple device owners, photographers, families, privacy-conscious users, event planners, homeowners with security cameras, and remote workers. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 1939 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Apple ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: iCloud provides 5GB of free storage. Additional storage can be purchased directly from your device. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Slovenian, Turkish, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Türkiye, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Archiving & Retention - Collaboration Tools - Data Storage Management - Document Capture - Document Storage - Encryption - File Sharing - Full Text Search - Messaging - Mobile Access - Real Time Synchronisation - Search/Filter ## Integrations (4 total) - Gmail - Google Drive - Keynote - Numbers ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [File Sharing Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) ## Related Categories - [File Sharing Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30063/document-management/software) - [Server Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/10019/server-management/software) - [Cloud Storage Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31310/cloud-storage/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It is not great for business use like file collaboration with teams. > > iCloud is great for backing up photos, videos or other file types from your iPhone, iPad or Macbook and is easily accessible on devices. ----- ### "Default for Apple, works okay for Windows" — 4.0/5 > **Jon** | *17 January 2026* | Dairy | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: File management is smooth and painless, especially with Apple devices: your photos, documents and passwords are stored in the cloud and instantly accessible everywhere. With the addition of a small app, this extenders to windows. Zero learning curve for iPhone and Mac users: it just works. > > **Cons**: Windows app is still a little buggy (recently files were not uploading, and the app didn’t reply me why - I had to do a lot of digging to see the reason was I had changed my password and needed to update it). > > iCloud is the default for iPhone users, and Mac users. But it has many uses, and a lot of features beyond file sharing. Password manager, hide my email and private relay offer secure features for a low price. When you do want to share documents and files, it works well (but do keep an eye on windows implementations). ----- ### "iCloud: Hide-and-Seek for Your Files" — 5.0/5 > **Leo** | *9 April 2026* | Machinery | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love how iCloud quietly steals my files… I mean, backs them up automatically. It’s magical how I can take a photo on my iPhone and—sometimes—actually see it on my Mac without waving a magic wand. Seamless Apple syncing at its finest… when it feels like working. > > **Cons**: The worst part? Files disappear like they’re on vacation, syncing sometimes throws tantrums, and the free storage is basically a tease. Also, sharing with non-Apple users is a fun game of digital hide-and-seek you never asked to play. > > Using iCloud is like having a friend who’s mostly reliable but occasionally forgets your birthday… or your files. Most of the time, everything syncs perfectly and life is easy. Other times, it’s a thrilling game of “Where did my photo go?”—keeps you on your toes, I guess. ----- ### "Great product, Easy Storage." — 4.0/5 > **Claire** | *17 November 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use of the product, allows storage to be extended from my iphone and also allows ease of transferring data when switching to a new phone > > **Cons**: The charge for it, you effectivley cant use your Iphone without it so it does make you in a position where you have to have it. > > Positive all around really, allows easy access to data which can be transferred between devices. Can also be accessed from the PC which is good. ----- ### "Why go anywhere else?\!" — 5.0/5 > **Harry** | *4 December 2025* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I personally love icloud for storing photos, files and documents across devices. Easy to use and everything all in one place\! > > **Cons**: Icloud doesn't integrate with anything that is not Apple which can be an issue sometimes as you're limited to devices. > > Top draw\! Always simple and makes life so easy... Especially if you already like Apple products there's no need to go anywhere else\! ----- Page: 1 / 79\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/204717/icloud?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/204717/icloud) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | ----- ## Structured Data