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Proton Drive

End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Switzerland, with open-source apps.

Price
Free plan + paid · from $3.99/month
License
Open core · GPL-3.0
Works on
Windows, Mac, iPhone & iPad, Android, Web browser
Download Official site Release notes

Latest release: 3.0.7 (Windows app) · released Sep 8, 2026

In short

Store and sync files with end-to-end encryption, so Proton cannot read them. The free plan has 5 GB; Drive Plus has 200 GB. The apps are open source, while the service itself is run only by Proton.

Made by: Proton AG · Where your data lives: On Proton’s servers, end-to-end encrypted; Proton says it owns its server hardware in Switzerland and Germany.

Logo from: apps.apple.com

The editor’s take

The closest like-for-like switch if you want a cloud folder with end-to-end encryption. Linux users will miss a desktop app.

Best for

Privacy without self-hosting

People who want encrypted sync and sharing without running anything themselves.

Check first

Linux and sharing

There is no Linux desktop app yet; also check how sharing with people outside Proton works for you.

Download & install

Every link goes to the official site, an official app store, or the project’s own GitHub releases.

Official download page proton.me
Windows Your device
Windows app (.exe)
Mac Your device
Mac app (.dmg)
iPhone & iPad Your device
App Store
Android Your device
Google Play
Web browser Your device
Proton Drive in the browser

Latest release: 3.0.7 (Windows app) · released Sep 8, 2026 · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Release notes

Getting started without coding

Plain-language steps based on the official install guide.

Difficulty: Easy

Download and install, or sign up in the browser. No server needed.

Official installers, app-store apps and a free account; nothing to run yourself.

Is there an installer?

  • Windows Installer
  • Mac Installer
  • Linux Not available
  • iPhone & iPad App store
  • Android App store
Hosted version

Proton Drive (free 5 GB) — The free plan has 5 GB; the service runs on Proton’s servers.

Steps for Windows

  1. On proton.me/drive/download click “Download for Windows” (x64 for Intel/AMD, ARM64 for ARM PCs).
  2. Run the .exe and sign in with a Proton account (a free account includes 5 GB).
  3. Pick the folders to sync and click “Finish setup”.

Steps for Mac

  1. Download the Mac app from proton.me/drive/download (macOS 13 or later).
  2. Drag Proton Drive into Applications and open it.
  3. Log in, then click “Enable” in the Proton Drive folder in Finder to start syncing.

Steps for Web browser

  1. Create a free account (5 GB) from proton.me/drive.
  2. Use Proton Drive in your browser at drive.proton.me.

Official Proton Drive help

What we could verify

We checked key factual claims and linked to primary sources so you can confirm the details. Last reviewed Oct 3, 2026

Pricing & license 5 GB free; Drive Plus 200 GB at US$4.99/month or US$3.99/month billed yearly. The apps are GPL-3.0; the service is Proton’s own. View vendor pricing · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · proton.me
Where your data lives On Proton’s servers, end-to-end encrypted, on hardware Proton owns in Switzerland and Germany. See security details · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · proton.me
Platform support Windows, macOS 13+, iPhone, Android and the web. Linux has only a command-line tool for now. Check downloads · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · proton.me

Try before you move

A simple way to see if it fits your needs.

  1. Sync one non-critical folderStart with files you can afford to lose while you learn how it behaves.
  2. Check sharing and phone accessShare a file with someone outside your team and open it on your phone.
  3. Practise a restoreDelete a test file and bring it back before you trust it with everything.

Good to know

  • There is no Linux desktop app yet; Linux users can use the browser or Proton’s official command-line tool. Source: proton.me

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