Best cloud storage services with CLI for Calculate Linux: (Tutorial)

Introduction

Cloud storage solutions with robust command-line interfaces (CLIs) are indispensable for power users on Calculate Linux. They streamline backups, scripting, automation and provide headless server support without a GUI. This article explores top options—pCloud, MEGA, Proton Drive, Filen, Tresorit, Icedrive—and adds Dropbox and Rclone as versatile alternatives. You’ll find a comparison table, top recommendations for Calculate Linux, guidance on selecting the right service, CLI installation and usage, plus typical troubleshooting tips.

Top Recommendation for Calculate Linux

• pCloud – Best balance of price, security and native Linux CLI support.
• MEGA – Excellent free tier (20 GB) and end-to-end encryption.
• Proton Drive – High privacy and GDPR-based security with CLI in beta.
• Rclone – All-in-one sync tool supporting 40 providers, ideal for advanced scripts.

Comparison Table

Provider	Free Tier	Paid Plans Starting At	Encryption	Native CLI	Link
pCloud	10 GB	€4.99/mo (500 GB)	Client-side (Crypto addon)	Yes	pCloud
MEGA	20 GB	€5.22/mo (400 GB)	End-to-end	Yes	MEGA
Proton Drive	1 GB	€1.99/mo (200 GB)	End-to-end	Beta CLI	Proton Drive
Filen	10 GB	4.99/mo (1 TB)	Client-side	Yes	Filen
Tresorit	3 GB	10.42/mo (200 GB)	End-to-end	Yes	Tresorit
Icedrive	10 GB	1.67/mo (150 GB)	Client-side	Yes	Icedrive
Dropbox	2 GB	9.99/mo (2 TB)	Server-side	Yes	Dropbox
Rclone	N/A	Free	Depends on backend	Yes	Rclone

Which One to Choose?

Consider these factors:

• Security: End-to-end encryption vs. client-side crypto.
• Price amp Storage: Compare free tiers and paid plans for your use case.
• CLI Maturity: Some CLIs are production-ready, others beta.
• Performance: Sync speeds and upload/download limits.
• Features: Versioning, sharing, team folders.
• Scripting amp Automation: APIs or scriptable CLI flags.

How to Set Up and Use Each Cloud Storage via CLI

pCloud

Installation:

emerge --ask net-misc/pcloudcc

Configuration:

pcloudcc --authorize
# Follow link to log in, then copy-paste code

Basic Usage:

# Mount to ~/pcloud
pcloudcc --mountpoint ~/pcloud 
# List files
ls ~/pcloud
# Upload
cp myfile.txt ~/pcloud/

Common Issues:

• “FUSE: mountpoint busy” – unmount with fusermount -u ~/pcloud, then remount.
• 403 Unauthorized – rerun pcloudcc --authorize.

MEGA

Installation:

emerge --ask net-misc/megacmd

Configuration:

mega-login your-email@example.com
# Enter password when prompted

Basic Usage:

# List remote folder
mega-ls
# Upload file
mega-put localfile.txt /Root/
# Download folder
mega-get /Root/photos ~/Photos

Common Issues:

• Rate limits – split large syncs or use --no-progress to speed up.
• Login failure – clear cache rm ~/.megacmd/session and reconnect.

Proton Drive

Installation (Beta CLI):

# Download binary from GitHub
wget https://github.com/ProtonMail/proton-drive-cli/releases/download/v0.1.0/proton-drive-linux-amd64.tar.gz
tar xzf proton-drive-linux-amd64.tar.gz
sudo mv proton-drive /usr/local/bin/

Configuration:

proton-drive login
# Follow instructions in browser, then confirm in CLI

Basic Usage:

# List
proton-drive ls
# Upload
proton-drive upload file.txt /Drive/
# Download
proton-drive download /Drive/file.txt ~/Downloads/

Common Issues:

• “Token expired” – rerun proton-drive login.
• Beta instability – check GitHub issues.

Filen

Installation:

# Filen provides AppImage
wget https://filen.io/downloads/filen-cli-linux.AppImage
chmod  x filen-cli-linux.AppImage
sudo mv filen-cli-linux.AppImage /usr/local/bin/filen

Configuration:

filen login
# Enter credentials

Basic Usage:

# Upload
filen upload local.txt /RemoteFolder/
# List
filen ls /

Common Issues:

• “Connection timeout” – check network or proxy settings.

Tresorit

Installation:

emerge --ask net-misc/tresorid

Configuration:

tresorit-cli login
# Open browser, authorize

Basic Usage:

# Sync local folder
tresorit-cli sync ~/MyDocs /MyTresor/

Common Issues:

• Sync hangs – check journalctl -u tresorid for logs.

Icedrive

Installation:

# Official binary
wget https://download.icedrive.net/linux/Icedrive_CLI_2.0.0.tgz
tar xzf Icedrive_CLI_2.0.0.tgz
sudo mv icedrive /usr/local/bin/

Configuration:

icedrive login
# Follow token flow

Basic Usage:

# Mount drive
icedrive mount ~/icedrive
# Upload
icedrive upload file.txt / 

Common Issues:

• FUSE errors – ensure fuse is installed and user is in fuse group.

Dropbox

Installation:

emerge --ask net-misc/dropbox
# Or use official CLI script

Configuration:

dropbox start -i
# Follow instructions to link account

Basic Usage:

# Status
dropbox status
# Upload by copying into ~/Dropbox
cp mydata.csv ~/Dropbox/

Common Issues:

• Daemon not running – restart with dropbox start.

Rclone

Installation:

emerge --ask net-sync/rclone

Configuration:

rclone config
# Follow interactive prompts to add backends (pcloud, mega, dropbox, etc.)

Basic Usage:

# Sync local to remote
rclone sync ~/Projects myremote:Backup/Projects
# Mount remote
rclone mount myremote: ~/mnt/myremote --daemon

Common Issues:

• Mount disappearing – ensure --daemon or use systemd user unit.
• Rate limit – tweak --bwlimit or --transfers flags.

Conclusion

Calculate Linux users have a wealth of CLI-driven cloud storage options. For a well-rounded choice, pCloud stands out, followed by MEGA for free storage and Proton Drive for privacy. Advanced users should leverage Rclone to unify multiple services. Evaluate encryption needs, pricing and CLI stability to select the best fit for your workflow.