Storage scenario
Choose Proton Drive when your priority is storage and you need proton ecosystem users who want e2e encrypted storage with the strongest privacy jurisdiction..
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Proton Drive
Swiss-based E2E encrypted cloud storage with zero-access architecture, integrated into the Proton ecosystem.
Proton Drive is the encrypted cloud storage arm of Proton, operating under Swiss privacy laws with the same zero-access encryption architecture as Proton Mail. All files and metadata are encrypted client-side before upload. It integrates natively with Proton Mail for attachment handling and supports secure file sharing with password-protected links. The free tier starts at 5 GB; paid plans (bundled with Proton Unlimited) offer 500 GB. A dedicated desktop sync client for Windows and macOS is available.
Best for
Proton ecosystem users who want E2E encrypted storage with the strongest privacy jurisdiction.
Use Cases
storage privacy
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- + Swiss jurisdiction with zero-access encryption — Proton cannot decrypt your files
- + Seamless integration with Proton Mail, Calendar, and VPN under one subscription
- + Client-side encryption of both files and metadata; secure sharing with password-protected links
Limitations
- − Free tier limited to 5 GB — smaller than MEGA's 20 GB
- − Desktop sync client is still maturing; collaboration features lag behind Google Drive
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Expert Verdict
The natural choice if you're already on Proton — Swiss privacy with zero-access encryption.
Real-world Scenarios
Privacy scenario
Choose Proton Drive when your priority is privacy and you need proton ecosystem users who want e2e encrypted storage with the strongest privacy jurisdiction..
When to Choose Proton Drive
- Best for: Proton ecosystem users who want E2E encrypted storage with the strongest privacy jurisdiction.
- Skill Level: beginner
- Team Size: individual
Product Details
- Deployment
- cloud
- Skill Level
- beginner
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