Is Docs in Proton Drive safer than Google Docs?

Docs in Proton Drive provides greater security and privacy than Google Docs because it uses end-to-end encryption. Google Docs does not offer true end-to-end encryption, meaning Google can access your data for purposes including targeted advertising or to comply with legal or governmental requests. Proton’s end-to-end encryption also protects your data from unauthorized access even in the event of a breach.

What is a better alternative to Google Docs?

Docs in Proton Drive is a trustworthy alternative to Google Docs for those who value privacy and security for their personal and business data. Unlike Google Docs, our document editor uses end-to-end encryption to protect your work and keep your content private, even when collaborating with others.

Why should I use an encrypted online document editor?

A private online document editor like Docs in Proton Drive protects your data from being shared with third parties or sold for profit. It lets you keep full ownership and control over your data, ensuring your sensitive information or creative ideas remain safe, secure, and confidential.

A Google Docs alternative you can trust

Create and collaborate while keeping your data private with our secure online document editor.

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Docs in Proton Drive vs. Google Docs

Unlike Google, we provide a secure space for you to create personal or professional documents with the confidence that no one, not even Proton, can see what you write.

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A first-of-its-kind secure online document editor

Docs lets you create documents and gather input from others while maintaining end-to-end encryption at every step.

Collaborate in real-time

See edits as they happen, track changes, monitor who else is viewing a document, and watch live cursor movements.

Gather feedback and suggestions

Encourage others to share ideas with comments or suggesting mode — they can propose edits without altering the original content.

Access across devices

Open, edit, and share documents in your browser or on our desktop and mobile apps. Any changes you make will automatically sync across all your devices.

Share documents securely

Send email invitations to let people view or edit your documents while maintaining the ability to revoke access at any time.

Import and export with ease

Upload and edit existing .docx files and download your documents in various formats, including .docx, .pdf, .txt, .md, and .html.

All your files. One encrypted vault

Docs is part of Proton Drive, our end-to-end encrypted cloud storage that lets you securely store and share your documents, files, and photos. Create a free Proton Drive account to get instant access to Docs and 5 GB of cloud storage.

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Protect your work and enhance productivity

Whether you work in a heavily regulated industry or report on controversial topics, Docs allows you to safely create and collaborate on sensitive or confidential documents.

Shield confidential data

Our end-to-end encryption shields your content from unauthorized access, simplifying HIPAA, CPPA, and GDPR compliance and providing protection from ransomware and data leaks.

Keep everyone on the same page

Invite multiple colleagues, partners, or clients to view and edit a single document at the same time — no matter where they are. All changes are automatically synchronized and reflected instantly.

Express yourself with freedom

Enjoy peace of mind knowing that our advanced privacy and security measures defend your content from plagiarism, surveillance, and being used to train AI models.

Ideal for professional teams, our Drive for Business plans give you access to Docs alongside dedicated features designed to enable secure and seamless collaboration.

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Start using a secure Google Docs alternative

By choosing not to use advanced security, like end-to-end encryption, Google Docs leaves your documents vulnerable to breaches and surveillance. With Docs in Proton Drive, you regain the ability to write freely — without sacrificing your privacy.

Encrypt each keystroke

All Docs are protected with end-to-end encryption — document names, content, edits, comments, and suggestions can only be seen by you and the people you choose.

Protect your identity

Embrace your right to freedom of expression and share documents with others knowing that Proton keeps your IP address hidden so your personal information stays safe and unseen.

Shield your content

Proton operates under Swiss privacy laws — some of the toughest in the world. Everything you write in Docs stays securely beyond the reach of both EU and US jurisdictions.

Trust in transparency

Our code is open source and available for all to see. Third-party experts regularly inspect and verify Proton Drive so you can feel confident that everything works as we say it does.

Join the privacy revolution

Using Docs in Proton Drive means joining a community dedicated to a future where privacy is the default. Together, we're building a more secure, private internet for everyone.