Google Drive (Google One) vs Proton Drive comparison

Google Drive (Google One) and Proton Drive compared side by side in Cloud storage.

CurrencyUSD KRW EUR

What is different

Starting price

Google Drive (Google One)$1.99+

Proton Drive$4.99+

Free storage

Google Drive (Google One)15GB

Proton Drive5GB

Largest personal plan

Google Drive (Google One)20TB

Proton Drive1TB

Family sharing

Google Drive (Google One)Supported

Proton DriveSome plans

End-to-end encryption

Google Drive (Google One)Not supported

Proton DriveIncluded by default

Google Drive (Google One)

Google's cloud storage, sharing its space with Gmail and Google Photos. The AI plans also include Gemini

What is good

Generous free 15GB
Family sharing for up to 6 people
Plans that bundle AI features such as Gemini

What could be better

Space fills up fast because Gmail and Photos share it
No end-to-end encryption and no official Linux app

Google Drive (Google One) official site

Proton Drive

End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the Swiss security company Proton. Can also be bought in a bundle with mail, VPN and a password manager

What is good

Among the strongest on privacy (Switzerland, end-to-end encryption by default)
Unlimited alone covers mail, VPN and a password manager
Korean-language app and a 6-person family plan

What could be better

Less storage for the same price than pCloud and MEGA
No official Linux app

Proton Drive official site

At a glance

Item	Google Drive (Google One)Visit site	Proton DriveVisit site
Starting price	$1.99+External source	$4.99+Official USD price
Free tier	Free plan available	Free plan available
Free storage	15GB	5GB
Largest personal plan	20TB	1TB
Family sharing	Supported	Some plans
How family sharing works	Up to 6 people including the manager (5 family members added) share the storage. Must live in the same country, manager must be 18 or older. AI Plus and AI Pro can also be shared with family (some benefits excluded)	Duo plan: 2 people share 2TB Family plan: up to 6 people share 3TB
Photo backup	Automatic backup	Automatic backup
End-to-end encryption	Not supported	Included by default
Supported devices	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web
Korean support	Good	Average
Good for	Android and Gmail users Households that need shared storage for the family People who also want Gemini AI	People for whom privacy comes first People and families who want encrypted mail, VPN and a password manager all at once
Type	Cloud storage	Cloud storage
Company	Google, United States	Proton AG, Switzerland
Plans	Free 15GB Basic 100GB ₩2,400/mo (₩24,000/yr) Standard 200GB ₩3,700/mo (₩37,000/yr) Premium 2TB ₩11,900/mo (₩119,000/yr) AI Plus 400GB ₩7,500/mo AI Pro 5TB about ₩29,000/mo AI Ultra 20TB or more ₩119,000 or ₩300,000/mo (KRW prices for storage-only plans and AI Pro are from outside sources)	Free up to 5GB Drive Plus 200GB USD 4.99/mo Drive Plus 1TB USD 9.99/mo (iOS price) Proton Unlimited 500GB USD 12.99/mo (USD 9.99/mo with yearly billing) Duo 2TB for 2 people USD 19.99/mo (USD 14.99/mo with yearly billing) Family 3TB for 6 people USD 29.99/mo (USD 23.99/mo with yearly billing)
Pros	Generous free 15GB Family sharing for up to 6 people Plans that bundle AI features such as Gemini	Among the strongest on privacy (Switzerland, end-to-end encryption by default) Unlimited alone covers mail, VPN and a password manager Korean-language app and a 6-person family plan
Cons	Space fills up fast because Gmail and Photos share it No end-to-end encryption and no official Linux app AI plan lineup and KRW prices change often	Less storage for the same price than pCloud and MEGA No official Linux app Photo search and editing are weaker than Google Photos and iCloud

Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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