Proton Drive vs OneDrive
Last updated June 2026
Looking for a European alternative to OneDrive? Here's how Proton Drive compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Proton Drive. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Swiss end-to-end encrypted cloud storage that keeps keys on the user's device.
not established
Headquarters
🇨🇠CH
🇺🇸 US
EU data residency
not established
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DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
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Certifications
No
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Price from
$4.99/mo
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Free plan
Yes
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Open Source
Yes
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Integrations
No
not established
We have not yet completed our own research on OneDrive; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.
Where each one wins
Proton Drive
Strengths
- +End-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecture ensure only users control access to their data
- +User-friendly, modern interface with smooth mobile apps for iOS and Android
- +Straightforward file and folder sharing with password protection and expiration dates
- +Seamless integration with other Proton apps (Mail, Calendar, VPN)
- +Strong privacy focus and transparency, including open-source components
- +Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other data protection regulations
- +Swiss-based hosting with strict data sovereignty and privacy laws
Limitations
- −Free plan offers only 5 GB storage, premium plans are relatively expensive
- −Missing features compared to competitors (e.g., no spreadsheet or presentation tools, no Linux client)
- −Performance issues, including slow upload/download speeds and limited video preview (100 MB cap)
OneDrive
Review sentiment not yet compiled.
Data residency & compliance
Proton Drive
OneDrive
EU data residency
not established
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Transfer mechanism
not established
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Sub-processors
not established
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Certifications
No
No
Pricing
Proton Drive
- Free Free per month1 GB storage (shared across Proton Mail, Calendar, and Drive) · 1 user · Basic features including end-to-end encryption and file sharing
- Drive Plus $4.99 per month200 GB storage (shared across Proton services) · 1 user · End-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing
- Unlimited $12.99 per month500 GB storage (shared across Proton services) · 1 user · Includes Proton VPN, encrypted password manager, and advanced account protection
- Family $29.99 per month3 TB storage (shared across Proton services) · Up to 6 users · All Unlimited features for the whole family
Pricing is for Proton's bundled plans; storage and features are shared across Proton Mail, Calendar, VPN, and Drive. Exact pricing for Drive alone is not separately published.
OneDrive
No published pricing we could verify.
Features
Proton Drive
- File Storage
- End-to-end encrypted cloud storage, Storage for files of any size (documents, photos, videos), File and folder names and metadata encrypted on device before upload, Protected by Swiss privacy laws
- File Sharing
- Share files, photos, documents, and spreadsheets with anyone, Secure, shareable links for file sharing, Advanced security options: password protection and link expiration dates, Control over shared files (e.g., disable sharing links)
- Photos & Albums
- Automatic mobile backups for photos and videos, Collaborative albums for sharing and reliving moments
- Sync & Access
- Desktop file syncing (Windows) for any folder with cloud storage, Access and manage files on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and web apps
- Collaboration Tools
- Proton Docs: Online document editor with end-to-end encryption, Proton Sheets: Encrypted spreadsheets with formulas and charts
OneDrive
Feature breakdown not yet compiled.