Is Proton Drive safer than Google Drive?

Proton Drive offers more security and privacy than Google Drive because it uses end-to-end encryption by default. Google does not offer true end-to-end encryption, meaning it can potentially access your data [/blog/how-to-de-google] for purposes including targeted advertising or compliance with legal or governmental requests. Proton’s end-to-end encryption also uses a zero-knowledge architecture which means even in the event of a breach, your data is protected from unauthorized access.

What is a better alternative to Google Drive?

Proton Drive is a better alternative to Google Drive for those who prioritize control and security over their personal and business data. Unlike Google Drive, Proton Drive uses end-to-end encryption to keep your content private and ensure that your files are stored securely and accessible only by you and the people you choose.

Why do I need private cloud storage?

Using a private cloud means you retain your right to privacy – your data won’t be shared with third parties or sold for profit, as can happen with many popular cloud services including Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive. With private cloud storage, like Proton Drive, you maintain full ownership and control over your data, ensuring that it remains safe, secure, and confidential.

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Proton Drive vs. Google Drive

Unlike Google, Proton puts people over profit. Our cloud storage gives you a secure way to manage personal and professional files, without selling your data to advertisers or third parties.

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Free and paid plans
Your favorite Drive features
Part of a holistic suite
Web, desktop, and mobile apps
Easy sharing and collaboration
Password protected/expiring share links
Private, end-to-end encrypted storage
No file size limits
Ad-free business model

Secure file sharing and storage

Proton Drive protects your content with end-to-end encryption, so can you enjoy the flexibility of cloud storage with the confidence that even we can't see your files.

Store your photos in HD

With no size limit for the files you upload or share with others, you can store large files like high-resolution photos or videos without restriction.

Share with total control

Access your files anytime, anywhere

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Write with total privacy

Docs in Proton Drive lets you create and edit personal and professional documents with others in real time. Unlike Google Docs, every keystroke you make using our secure document editor is end-to-end encrypted by default. You can write freely knowing that your words will never be analyzed, shared, or monetized.

Proton Drive plans and pricing

Proton Free
5 GB
- Encrypted cloud storage for files, photos and documents
- Online document and spreadsheet editor
Drive Plus
200 GB
- Encrypted cloud storage for files, photos and documents
- Online document and spreadsheet editor
- Recover previous file versions
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Proton Unlimited
500 GB
- Encrypted cloud storage for files, photos and documents
- Online document and spreadsheet editor
- Recover previous file versions
- Up to 15 custom email addresses
- Ultra fast and private VPN
- Encrypted password manager
- Advanced account protection
Proton Duo
2 TB
- Encrypted cloud storage for files, photos and documents
- Online document and spreadsheet editor
- Recover previous file versions
- Up to 30 custom email addresses
- Ultra fast and private VPN
- Encrypted password manager
- Advanced account protection
- Up to 2 users

30-day money-back guarantee

More Proton Drive cloud storage pricing and plans

Proton Family
3 TB
All Proton premium products included in Duo
- Up to 6 users
Drive Professional
1 TB per user
Secure cloud storage and collaboration for teams
- Share and collaborate on files
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- Manage user access
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- Sync files across devices and users

Easy-to-use, private cloud storage solutions

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Proton Drive FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Proton Drive safer than Google Drive?: Proton Drive offers more security and privacy than Google Drive because it uses end-to-end encryption by default. Google does not offer true end-to-end encryption, meaning it can potentially access your data for purposes including targeted advertising or compliance with legal or governmental requests. Proton’s end-to-end encryption also uses a zero-knowledge architecture which means even in the event of a breach, your data is protected from unauthorized access.
What is a better alternative to Google Drive?: Proton Drive is a better alternative to Google Drive for those who prioritize control and security over their personal and business data. Unlike Google Drive, Proton Drive uses end-to-end encryption to keep your content private and ensure that your files are stored securely and accessible only by you and the people you choose.
Why do I need private cloud storage?: Using a private cloud means you retain your right to privacy – your data won’t be shared with third parties or sold for profit, as can happen with many popular cloud services including Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive.
With private cloud storage, like Proton Drive, you maintain full ownership and control over your data, ensuring that it remains safe, secure, and confidential.