Compare Open Web Systems vs. Proton Drive

Your data will always remain private; we will never sell it to third parties. Safeguard your information through robust file access controls, multi-layered encryption, advanced authentication powered by machine learning, and comprehensive ransomware recovery solutions. Experience ongoing enhancements driven by a vibrant, transparent, and fully open-source community development model that eliminates lock-ins, paywalls, advertisements, and hidden surveillance. Open Web Systems is a cooperative initiative between The Open Co-op and Collective Tools, governed collectively by its members. We are committed to fostering a regenerative, commons-based economy. You will have a personalized, customizable welcome screen where you can easily access quick links to your most essential tools and resources while simultaneously searching through all your files and applications. Create documents and spreadsheets and collaborate seamlessly with others through desktop, mobile, and web interfaces. Utilize a powerful search feature to locate files, share your insights through comments, or lock files until you have completed your work, ensuring your projects stay organized and secure. With these features, managing your work becomes simpler and more efficient than ever before.

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.