Alternatives to Proton Drive
E2E encrypted storage from Proton
Proton Drive ranks #1 of 12 in Cloud storage, with an Alt Score of 74. It is freemium from $4.99/month and available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Web. 9 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
People and businesses who want cloud storage that keeps files private by default, from individuals backing up personal documents and photos to teams needing compliant file sharing.
End-to-end encryption means files are encrypted on your device before upload, so not even Proton can read them. You get 5 GB free (200 GB-2 TB on paid plans), apps for desktop, mobile, and web, and built-in Proton Docs and Sheets for collaborative editing. Sharing links support passwords and expiration dates for controlled access.
Upload files via drag-and-drop or the desktop/mobile apps, and they sync automatically across your devices. Share individual files or folders through links with adjustable permissions, passwords, and expiry dates.
Where Proton Drive stands out
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Feature comparison
How Proton Drive compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for Proton Drive is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Starts at $4.99/month verified 2026-07-11
Drive Plus 1 month $4.99
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/proton-drive-encrypted-storage/id1509667851 -
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web verified 2026-07-11
View, edit, and manage your files and photos on all your devices using Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and web apps.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-11
Try Proton Drive today and get 5 GB of free cloud storage — enough to save more than 1,000 high-resolution photos.
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Status active verified 2026-07-11
Upload and download shared files faster. Shared files on Proton Drive download 70% faster, and uploads to shared folders are 30% faster, even if you don't have a Proton Account.
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E2e encrypted Yes verified 2026-07-11
Our end-to-end encryption means no one, not even Proton, can access your files and folders or see their names without your permission.
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Free storage amount Yes verified 2026-07-11
Try Proton Drive today and get 5 GB of free cloud storage — enough to save more than 1,000 high-resolution photos.
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E2E encrypted storage Yes verified 2026-07-11
Our end-to-end encryption means no one, not even Proton, can access your files and folders or see their names without your permission.
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Selective sync Yes verified 2026-07-11
you can choose the folders you want to sync to the cloud
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File versioning depth Yes verified 2026-07-11
you can save up to 200 versions of each file for up to 10 years
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Sharing links with password/expiry Yes verified 2026-07-11
To add an expiration date: Enable the Set expiration date toggle, enter an expiration date, then click Save changes.
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Collaborative editing of docs Yes verified 2026-07-11
See who else is viewing or editing your document. Track cursor movements live with the confidence that every update is end-to-end encrypted.
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Max file size Yes verified 2026-07-11
Besides your available storage, Proton Drive doesn't impose any file size restrictions
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Photos-specific features Yes verified 2026-07-11
Proton Drive's automatic photo backup uploads your photos and videos to a secure cloud at regular intervals.
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Data residency choice Partial verified 2026-07-11
Proton is based in Switzerland, which provides us with many legal privacy protections.
https://proton.me/drive/security
FAQ
Yes. pCloud, Sync.com and Icedrive have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Nextcloud — every license claim links its source.
Nextcloud can be self-hosted. Cells marked ? mean we have not verified a self-host path yet.