Google Drive (Google One) vs Proton Drive comparison
Google Drive (Google One) and Proton Drive compared side by side in Cloud storage.
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
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
At a glance
Highlighted rows are where they differ.
| Item | Google Drive (Google One)Visit site | Proton DriveVisit site |
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| Starting price | ≈€1.77+ ($1.99)External source | ≈€4.45+ ($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) |
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| 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 |
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| Type | Cloud storage | Cloud storage |
| Company | Google, United States | Proton AG, Switzerland |
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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.