Proton Drive | The Privacy First Cloud Storage Alternative
Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud, pCloud, and WeTransfer help you store or share files, but often at the cost of your privacy. Proton Drive gives you end-to-end encrypted storage, file sharing, photo backup, documents, and spreadsheets together in one private workspace built to keep your data yours.
Proton Drive vs. other cloud storage
 Proton Drive |  Dropbox |  OneDrive |  Google Drive |  iCloud |  pCloud |  WeTransfer |  SwissTransfer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free storage | 5GB | 2GB | 5GB | 15GB | 5GB | 10GB | No | No |
Price for 1TB | 9.99/month | 11.99/month | 9.99/month | 9.99/month | 9.99/month | 9.99/month | No | No |
End-to-end encryption | Yes | Limited | No | No | Limited | Limited | No | No |
Part of a privacy suite | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Ad-free business model | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Store files and access them across devices | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Easy file sharing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Open source and audited | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Jurisdiction | Switzerland | US | US | US | US | Switzerland | Netherlands | Switzerland |
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Get 60% off Proton Drive Plus
- Proton Free
5 GB
Encrypted cloud storage for files, photos and documents
Online document and spreadsheet editor
Limited-Time Offer
Drive Plus
200 GB
Encrypted cloud storage for files, photos and documents
Online document and spreadsheet editor
Recover previous file versions
- Proton Unlimited - 12 months
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
30-day money-back guarantee
A Proton Drive Plus subscription gives you access to premium features
Secure file storage and sharing
200 GB secure storage
End-to-end encryption
No file size limits
Online document editor
10-year file recovery
Private photo backup
Space for 50,000 photos
Web, desktop, and mobile apps
Flexible, affordable cloud storage that protects your files and photos
Keep your files private
Protect your files, photos, and documents with end-to-end encryption, so only you and the people you choose can access them.
Access files from anywhere
Open your files securely from any device using your browser or Proton Drive’s desktop and mobile apps.
Upload anything, without limits
Store and share any file type, from everyday documents to large photos and videos, without changing how you work.
Share on your terms
Control who can access your files with password-protected links, expiration dates, and permissions you can revoke anytime.
Keep your memories backed up
Automatically back up photos from your phone, so your memories stay private and easy to access when you upgrade, replace, or lose a device.
Restore the irreplaceable
Recover accidentally changed or overwritten files with version history going back up to 10 years on Drive Plus.
Private cloud storage you can trust
A private Google alternative
Unlike Google Drive, which may analyze your files with AI, Proton keeps your content private by default and never uses it for ads or AI training. You can write docs, collaborate on sheets, and back up photos without exposing your data to Big Tech tracking.
A secure Microsoft alternative
Microsoft retains access to your files when you use OneDrive, Word, or Excel. Proton gives you a private place to store, write, and organize your documents, spreadsheets, financial trackers, and personal files — protected with end-to-end encryption and strict Swiss privacy laws.
An encrypted Dropbox alternative
Dropbox manages encryption keys on its own servers, which can introduce risks such as unauthorized access to your file previews, folder structure, and shared links. Proton Drive ensures that your entire data remains fully locked and invisible to outsiders — not even we can access it.
A cross-platform iCloud alternative
iCloud limits its best security features to Apple hardware, making web and Windows access clunky and unprotected. Proton gives you a fast, seamless, and secure file experience on every device, including iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows.
A comprehensive pCloud alternative
Proton Drive protects your entire cloud drive with end-to-end encryption from the moment you upload, on all plans. By contrast, pCloud restricts privacy to an isolated, separate "Crypto" folder that requires a paid monthly add-on.
A complete WeTransfer alternative
WeTransfer’s free plan makes shared links expire after 3 days. Proton Drive doesn’t have this limitation, letting you share files securely with password-protected links, access controls, and expiration dates you choose.
Join an end-to-end encrypted ecosystem
When you sign up for Proton Drive, you also get access to our privacy-first ecosystem of apps, ready to use whenever you need them:
Proton Drive (including Proton Docs and Proton Sheets) for secure cloud storage, file sharing, photo backups, and real-time collaboration on documents and spreadsheets using online editors
Proton Mail (including Proton Calendar) for encrypted email and scheduling
Proton VPN for a secure internet connection and remote access via VPN
Proton Pass for password and login management
Proton Meet for encrypted video calls
Lumo for private AI assistance
