Cloud storage is undeniably useful, but you’re often giving up privacy for it. That’s where Proton Drive comes in, offering cloud storage and many of the same tools you’d get with Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive, but with a focus on privacy, and great pricing on top. Right now, you can try it for just $1.
Proton Drive is made by the same company that operates Proton Mail, a privacy-first encrypted email service.
As mentioned, Proton Drive is a privacy-first take on cloud storage and document handling. That includes the ability to upload content for safekeeping, while also being able to share that content with others via a simple link. It works for photos and videos, of course, but you’ll get even more value out of documents.
Proton Drive includes both Docs and Sheets, apps that let you process word documents or create and use spreadsheets. Everything remains encrypted and, important in the AI age of the internet, is not used for AI training or targeted ads in any capacity.
A huge benefit of Proton is privacy, as mentioned, because it includes Proton’s encryption means that even they can’t access your files. As a result, everything is truly private, and you won’t lose access to your content because Proton won’t lock you out of or delete your account. It’s all hosted under EU privacy standards, too, unlike most cloud storage offerings which are based in the US.
Plus, it’s all very affordable.
Proton Drive Plus costs just $4.99/month, or $2.99/month if you bill annually. For that price you’re getting 200GB of end-to-end encrypted cloud storage and access to Proton’s document tools, as well as other options such as photo/video backup, desktop file syncing, and previous file version recovery for up to 10 years – that last bit is underrated: Proton saves file edits so you never lose a file if you made a regretful edit or even deleted a file.
Proton says:
Drive Plus is Proton’s standalone cloud storage plan with 200 GB of end-to-end encrypted storage. Edit documents and spreadsheets with Proton Docs and Sheets, back up photos, recover data safely, and share files securely — all without committing to other Proton services. It is a privacy-first alternative to services like Google Drive and Dropbox.
9to5Google readers can try Proton Drive Plus for just $1 for their first month, or jump up to Proton Unlimited for the same introductory price of just $1.
Proton Unlimited ups the ante by bringing together all of Proton’s services in a single package. You’ll get everything from Drive Plus, but with 500GB of encrypted storage, premium Proton Mail, Proton VPN, and Proton Pass, as well as advanced account protection with Proton Sentinel. A single subscription for private across your online life – email, passwords, files, and your connection too.
9to5Google readers can also save on the annual versions, with Proton Drive Plus down to $2.99/month when billed annually ($35.92 for the first year) and Proton Unlimited down to $8.99/month when billed annually ($107.88 for the first year) – that’s up to 40% off!
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