A Google Sheets alternative that puts privacy first
Protect confidential business and client data with Proton Sheets, the end-to-end encrypted spreadsheet editor from Proton Drive.
Try it out with a 14-day free trial.

Proton Sheets vs Google Sheets
Without advanced protections like end-to-end encryption as default, Google can access your data, leaving your business vulnerable to breaches, surveillance, and unauthorized third-party access.
| | Proton Sheets | Google Sheets |
| End-to-end encryption | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-free business model | Yes | No |
| Can’t scan or read your data | Yes | No |
| Formulas and functions | Yes | Yes |
| Data filtering and visualization | Yes | Yes |
| Easy sharing and real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Available on web, desktop, and mobile | Yes | Yes |
| Part of a productivity suite including document editing, email, calendar | Yes | Yes |
Unlike Google, Proton ensures that you and your team can collaborate on spreadsheets, knowing that no one, not even Proton, can access your data.
Private, secure data analysis for your entire team
Proton Sheets lets your team analyze and interpret information without compromising privacy, helping safeguard your organization’s data and reputation.
Protect every cell with end-to-end encryption
Keep sheet names, cells, and calculations visible only to you and authorized collaborators.
Turn raw data into clear, visual insights
Bring numbers to life with charts, tables, and graphs that highlight trends and drive decisions.
Automate and simplify calculations
Apply the same smart functions and formulas used in Google Sheets and Excel, but with total privacy.
Share securely and maintain control
Invite others to view, edit, and collaborate. Revoke access at any time.
Collaborate in real time, from anywhere
Invite teammates or clients to edit the same sheet and watch changes appear instantly.
Work seamlessly across devices
Open, edit, and share spreadsheets from any device, whether you’re at a desk or on the move.
Import and export spreadsheets with ease
Upload and edit spreadsheet files (.xls, .xlsx, .xlsm) and export in .xlsx, .csv, or .tsv.
Simplify compliance and data governance
Choose an ISO 27001 certified solution that supports compliance with HIPAA, CCPA, and GDPR.
All your files, securely in one place
Proton Sheets is part of Proton Drive, our end-to-end encrypted cloud storage workspace for safely storing and sharing spreadsheets, documents, folders, and files.
See how Proton Drive can benefit your business with a 14-day free trial.

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Shield your content
Proton uses a 100% European techstack, so everything you create with Sheets is safely out of reach from both Big Tech exploitation and US jurisdiction and surveillance.

Trust in transparency
Our apps are fully open source, so anyone can inspect the code. Independent experts routinely audit them, so you can trust that it functions exactly as promised.

Join the privacy revolution
Using Sheets in Proton Drive means joining a community dedicated to a future where privacy is the default. Together, we're shaping a better, more private internet for all.

Frequently asked questions
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