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Proton Drive alternatives
Proton Drive compared with 10 alternatives: Tresorit, Sync.com, MEGA, Internxt, Filen and 5 more.
Proton Drive has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 per month, billed yearly. All 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proton DriveThis tool | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Tresorit | Free plan · from $4.75/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Sync.com | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| MEGA | Free plan · from €3.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Internxt | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Filen | Free plan · from €11.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Google Drive | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| iCloud | Free plan · from $0.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Koofr | Free plan · from €0.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Nextcloud | Free plan · from €71.29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Syncthing | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Proton Drive
- Free plan · from $4.75/mo
Tresorit
End-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing for businesses
- Tresorit starts at $4.75 per month, billed yearly. Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Tresorit lists a Linux app.
- Proton Drive is open source, according to its own site.
- Proton Drive also covers documents and spreadsheets.
Suits: Firms handling confidential client files, such as legal and finance teams
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Sync.com
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file sharing for teams
- Sync.com starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually (3-user minimum). Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Proton Drive is open source, according to its own site.
- Proton Drive also covers documents and spreadsheets.
Suits: Teams that need encrypted storage with HIPAA, GDPR and PIPEDA compliance
- Free plan · from €3.33/mo
MEGA
Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with a 20 GB free plan
- MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly. Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only MEGA lists a Linux app.
- Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
- Proton Drive is open source, according to its own site.
- MEGA also covers video calls.
Suits: People who want encrypted storage with a 20 GB free tier
- Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Internxt
Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans
- Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Internxt lists a Linux app.
- Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Proton Drive also covers documents, spreadsheets and file sync.
Suits: People who want open source, zero-knowledge storage
- Free plan · from €11.99/yr
Filen
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Germany with open source apps
- Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB. Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Filen lists a Linux app.
- Filen also covers notes.
- Proton Drive also covers documents and spreadsheets.
Suits: People who want every file end-to-end encrypted, on the free plan too
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Google Drive
Cloud storage tied to Google Docs, Gmail and Photos
- Google Drive starts at $1.99 per month for 100 GB (US App Store price). Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Proton Drive is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Google Drive also covers AI search.
- Proton Drive also covers documents and spreadsheets.
Suits: People who already use Gmail, Google Docs and Google Photos
- Free plan · from $0.99/mo
iCloud
Apple's storage and sync service for photos, files and backups
- iCloud starts at $0.99 per month for 50 GB. Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Proton Drive lists an Android app.
- Proton Drive is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Proton Drive also covers documents and spreadsheets.
Suits: People whose devices are mostly iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Free plan · from €0.50/mo
Koofr
EU cloud storage that also connects Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive
- Koofr starts at €0.50 per month for 10 GB extra, billed yearly, incl. 22% VAT. Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Koofr lists a Linux app.
- Only Koofr lists a browser extension.
- Proton Drive is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Proton Drive also covers documents and spreadsheets.
Suits: People who need a small paid plan: sizes start at 10 GB extra
- Free plan · from €71.29/yr
Nextcloud
Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform
- Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Nextcloud lists a Linux app.
- Nextcloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Proton Drive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud also covers video calls.
Suits: Organizations that must keep files on servers they control
- Free
Syncthing
Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices
- Syncthing is free. Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Syncthing lists a Linux app.
- Only Proton Drive lists a web app.
- Only Proton Drive lists iOS and Android apps.
- Proton Drive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Syncing folders between your own computers without a cloud provider
Limits worth knowing in Proton Drive
- The free plan is limited to 5 GB.
- Desktop sync apps exist for Windows and macOS only; Linux users get a command-line client and the web app.
- The lowest prices require yearly billing. Drive Plus costs $4.99 a month when billed monthly.
- Individual storage above 200 GB comes only through the Unlimited, Duo and Family bundles, which include other Proton products.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Proton Drive?
The alternatives to Proton Drive in this directory are Tresorit, Sync.com, MEGA, Internxt, Filen, Google Drive, iCloud, Koofr, Nextcloud and Syncthing. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Proton Drive.
Is there a free alternative to Proton Drive?
Yes. Syncthing is free to use. Tresorit, Sync.com, MEGA, Internxt, Filen, Google Drive, iCloud, Koofr and Nextcloud have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Proton Drive alternatives work on Linux?
The Proton Drive listing does not include a Linux app. Tresorit, MEGA, Internxt, Filen, Koofr, Nextcloud and Syncthing list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.