Compare Proton Drive vs. XQ Vault

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.

In contrast to typical security and compliance solutions, XQ ensures that your data remains untouched by its systems. By decoupling tool access from data access, XQ provides robust external security measures for your information across various platforms, effectively closing any loopholes in data governance. The Vault works effortlessly with widely-used file-sharing services such as SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, Windows Fileshare, Citrix File Share, and more. Whether your goal is to comply with specific industry regulations or adhere to global privacy standards, XQ Vault fulfills all your data compliance requirements, addressing regulations like CMMC, GDPR, GLBA, HIPAA, ITAR, NIST-CUI, FINRA, and beyond. Each file is safeguarded with its own quantum-resistant credentials, ensuring enhanced security. You can conveniently save your data in a desktop folder that syncs with your cloud storage. The absence of size limitations with XQ unveils vast opportunities at a considerably lower cost compared to rival services. Additionally, XQ microsegments and encrypts data throughout its transfer, diligently monitoring and managing access at every phase of the data's journey, thus providing an extra layer of protection. This meticulous approach not only enhances security but also builds trust in the management of sensitive information.