Overview

Proton Drive is end-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the team behind ProtonMail and ProtonVPN. Files are encrypted on your device before upload. Part of the Proton ecosystem — bundle with email, VPN, calendar, and password manager.

Strengths

  • End-to-end encryption from a trusted privacy brand
  • Part of the Proton ecosystem (Mail, VPN, Calendar)
  • Swiss privacy laws protect your data
  • Generous free tier with 5GB

Weaknesses

  • Newer product — fewer features than Dropbox
  • No real-time collaboration or editing
  • Limited integrations
  • Desktop sync client is still maturing

Pricing estimate

10
$40 /month
$479/year

Free for up to 5GB

Quick info

Category
File Storage
Starting price
$3.99/mo
Free tier
Yes — Free for up to 5GB
Open source
No
Best for
Any size
Founded
2020

Last updated 2026-04-12

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