Best Cloud Storage · pricing · Updated June 2026
iCloud+ pricing (2026)
iCloud+ starts at $0.99/mo (50 GB), across 5 plans. Best for Apple ecosystem users wanting seamless sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Every figure links to iCloud+'s own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0.99/mo (50 GB)
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Apple ecosystem users wanting seamless sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac; Families sharing storage via Family Sharing; Users prioritizing end-to-end encryption with Advanced Data Protection; HomeKit smart-home users needing secure camera video storage
iCloud+ plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 GB | $0.99 | — | flat | 50 GB storage, iCloud Private Relay, Hide My Email, custom email domain, HomeKit Secure Video for one camera; shareable with up to five family members. | support.apple.com |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | — | flat | 200 GB storage with all iCloud+ features, HomeKit Secure Video for up to five cameras; shareable with up to five family members. | support.apple.com |
| 2 TB | $9.99 | — | flat | 2 TB storage with all iCloud+ features and unlimited HomeKit Secure Video cameras; shareable with up to five family members. | support.apple.com |
| 6 TB | $29.99 | — | flat | 6 TB storage with the full iCloud+ feature set; shareable with up to five family members. | support.apple.com |
| 12 TB | $59.99 | — | flat | 12 TB storage with the full iCloud+ feature set, the largest published tier; shareable with up to five family members. | support.apple.com |
Last verified 2026-06-13. https://support.apple.com/en-us/108047 (official Apple iCloud+ plans and US pricing support page, accessed 2026-06-13; all five tiers and USD prices confirmed on the live page)
Capabilities
Integrations: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Windows via iCloud for Windows app.
Key features: End-to-end encryption for 25 data categories via Advanced Data Protection (optional); Standard encryption at rest and in transit for all plans; iCloud Private Relay (masks Safari browsing IP); Hide My Email (generates masked email addresses); Custom email domain for iCloud Mail; HomeKit Secure Video (encrypted camera recordings stored in iCloud); iCloud Drive for cross-device file access via Files app, Finder, File Explorer, and iCloud.com; Automatic iPhone/iPad/Mac backup when on Wi-Fi and power.
Plan limits: iCloud+ plans start at $0.99/mo — no $0 forever tier within iCloud+; Apple devices get 5 GB free iCloud (base, not iCloud+) with no paid upgrade included; Access to some iCloud services limited to 10 devices; Plan shareable with up to 5 family members via Family Sharing; HomeKit Secure Video camera slots vary by plan (1 / 5 / unlimited).
Frequently asked questions
How much does iCloud+ cost?
iCloud+ starts at $0.99/mo (50 GB); it has 5 published plans. Verified 2026-06-13.
Does iCloud+ support HIPAA?
iCloud+ HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does iCloud+ have a free plan?
iCloud+ free tier: No.
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