Proton Drive
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail
What is Proton Drive?
Proton Drive is an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service based in Switzerland. Files are encrypted before upload, and Proton says it cannot read them. It includes photo backup, link sharing with passwords and expiry dates, and encrypted document and spreadsheet editors. The free plan has 5 GB, and larger plans are sold alone or bundled with Proton Mail, VPN and Pass.
Proton Drive has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 per month, billed yearly. See every plan
Good for
- People who want encrypted storage under Swiss jurisdiction
- Proton Mail, VPN or Pass users who can bundle storage with Unlimited
- Private collaboration on documents and spreadsheets
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- End-to-end encryption
- Files are encrypted before they are uploaded. Proton states that only the owner and the people they share with can open them, and that Proton itself cannot.
- Sharing controls
- Files, photos, documents and spreadsheets are shared by link, with password protection, expiry dates and the ability to revoke access at any time.
- Proton Docs and Sheets
- Encrypted document and spreadsheet editors with real-time collaboration are built into Drive, and the editor is included on the free plan.
- Photo backup
- The mobile apps back up photos automatically and support collaborative albums for sharing them.
- Desktop sync
- Desktop apps for Windows and macOS sync files between the computer and the cloud. A command-line client is offered for Linux, macOS and Windows.
- Long version history
- Paid plans from Drive Plus allow previous versions of a file to be recovered for up to 10 years.
Proton Drive pricing
- Starts at
- $3.99 per month, billed yearly
- Free plan
- Proton Free: 5 GB of end-to-end encrypted storage for files, photos and documents, including the online document and spreadsheet editor.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Proton Free | $0 | 5 GB of storage for files, photos and documents, with the online document and spreadsheet editor. |
| Drive Plus | $3.99per month, billed yearly at $47.88 ($4.99 billed monthly) | 200 GB of storage and 10 years to recover previous file versions. |
| Proton Unlimited | $9.99per month, billed yearly at $119.88 ($12.99 billed monthly) | 500 GB of storage plus Proton VPN, Proton Mail, Proton Calendar and Proton Pass. |
| Proton Duo | $14.99per month, billed yearly at $179.88 ($19.99 billed monthly) | 2 TB of storage for up to 2 users, with everything in Unlimited and advanced account protection. |
| Proton Family | $23.99per month, billed yearly ($29.99 billed monthly) | 3 TB of storage for up to 6 users, with the Proton premium products that are included in Duo. |
| Drive Professional | $7.99per user / month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly) | Team plan with 1 TB per user, user access management, and sync across devices and users. |
Read from proton.me on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Proton Drive before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discount20% to 25% off with yearly billing
Billed yearly, Drive Plus is $3.99 a month instead of $4.99 (20% off), Proton Unlimited is $9.99 instead of $12.99 (23% off) and Proton Duo is $14.99 instead of $19.99 (25% off).
Stated on proton.me
How people rate the Proton Drive app
4.1
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars64%
- 4 stars11%
- 3 stars9%
- 2 stars7%
- 1 star10%
1,197 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 5, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
- Proton Mail
- Proton VPN
- Proton Pass
- Proton Calendar
- Proton Docs
- Proton Sheets
Proton Drive alternatives
- Proton Drive vs Tresorit
Free plan · from $4.75/mo
- Proton Drive vs Sync.com
Free plan · from $6/mo
- Proton Drive vs MEGA
Free plan · from €3.33/mo
- Proton Drive vs Internxt
Free plan · from $11.99/mo
- Proton Drive vs Filen
Free plan · from €11.99/yr
Common questions
Is Proton Drive free?
Proton Drive has a free plan. Proton Free: 5 GB of end-to-end encrypted storage for files, photos and documents, including the online document and spreadsheet editor. Paid plans start at $3.99 per month, billed yearly.
How much does Proton Drive cost?
Proton Drive lists 6 plans. Proton Free: $0. Drive Plus: $3.99 per month, billed yearly at $47.88 ($4.99 billed monthly). Proton Unlimited: $9.99 per month, billed yearly at $119.88 ($12.99 billed monthly). Proton Duo: $14.99 per month, billed yearly at $179.88 ($19.99 billed monthly). Proton Family: $23.99 per month, billed yearly ($29.99 billed monthly). Drive Professional: $7.99 per user / month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly). Prices were read from proton.me on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Proton Drive work on?
Proton Drive is available on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Does Proton Drive offer any discounts?
Proton Drive publicly lists the following: 20% to 25% off with yearly billing.
How is Proton Drive rated?
Proton Drive's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1,197 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Proton Drive have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Proton Drive is listed for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Is Proton Drive open source?
Yes. Proton Drive is open source, according to its own site.
Is Proton Drive end-to-end encrypted?
Proton Drive describes itself as end-to-end encrypted on its own site. Nobody here has audited that.
What does Proton Drive integrate with?
Proton Drive's listing names Proton Mail, Proton VPN, Proton Pass, Proton Calendar, Proton Docs and Proton Sheets. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Proton Drive?
Proton Drive is made by Proton AG.
What are the alternatives to Proton Drive?
The closest alternatives to Proton Drive in our directory are Tresorit, Sync.com, MEGA, Internxt and Filen. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Proton Drive.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.