Proton Drive
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage, integrated with the Proton ecosystem. Simple as Google Drive, private as a vault.
Description
Proton Drive encrypts your files end-to-end before they leave your device. Even Proton can't read them. The interface looks like Google Drive: folders, link sharing, trash. The free plan includes 5 GB (shared with Proton Mail). Hosted in Switzerland, outside US jurisdiction. Fewer collaborative features than Google Drive, but privacy is total.
Strengths
- End-to-end encrypted storage
- Integrated with Proton Mail ecosystem
- Clean interface similar to Google Drive
- Swiss hosting, outside US jurisdiction
Limitations
- Smaller storage on free plan than Google Drive
- Fewer collaboration features than Google Drive
Recommended for
- Proton users wanting encrypted cloud storage
- Replacing Google Drive with a privacy-first alternative
Compared to alternatives
Proton Drive is the simplest for Proton users: E2E encryption, familiar interface. Nextcloud offers far more features but requires a server. Tresorit targets professionals with zero-knowledge encryption.