Compare Cryptomator vs. Proton Drive

Lock your cloud. Cryptomator gives you the keys to your data. Cryptomator quickly encrypts all your data. After encryption, you can upload your data protected to your cloud service. You can take control of the security and privacy of your data. Cryptomator is an easy tool for digital self defense. It allows you to secure your cloud data independently and by yourself. Most cloud providers either encrypt data only when it is transmitted or keep the keys for decryption. These keys can be stolen or copied and misused. Cryptomator gives you the keys to your data. Cryptomator makes it possible to access your files from any device. It is easy to use and seamlessly integrates with the cloud. Cryptomator's technology is up-to-date and encrypts files and filenames using AES and 256 bits key length. Cryptomator allows you to create a password for a folder (which we call a vault) within your cloud. That's it.

Proton Drive is the secure workspace for storing sensitive data and collaborating with confidence across teams, clients, and external partners. With full end-to-end encryption, you can share files, contracts, and business documents securely — and stay in control at all times. Set passwords, expiration dates, or revoke access instantly. Files are encrypted on your device before upload, and only you and your collaborators can access them. Even Proton can’t see your data. Each user gets 1 TB of storage, and you can scale as your organization grows. Proton Drive is developed in Switzerland by the makers of Proton Mail. We’re independent, built on privacy-first principles, and free from Big Tech surveillance, lock-in, or monetization of user data. We offer more than secure storage: - Real-time collaboration with Proton Docs - Granular sharing controls for external and internal access - File recovery for peace of mind - Cross-device access, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android We also help you meet compliance requirements out of the box. Proton Drive supports: - GDPR, HIPAA, DORA, NIS2, and ISO 27001 - Independently audited SOC 2 Type II compliance - No complex setup or third-party integrations required. By choosing Proton Drive, you show your clients, partners, and regulators that privacy and security are built into your workflows — not an afterthought.