Google One (Google Drive) vs Proton Drive
Google One (Google Drive) leads Proton Drive by 0.4 points overall (7.8 vs 7.4).
7.8/10, Very good
7.4/10, Good
Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
Google One (Google Drive)5.5
Encrypted in transit and at rest, but not end-to-end by default.
Privacy & encryption
25% weight
Proton Drive9.5
End-to-end encrypted by default with open-source apps, based in Switzerland.
Google One (Google Drive)8.5
Low-cost tiers and family sharing on paid plans.
Value for money
20% weight
Proton Drive7.0
Reasonable, best value when bundled with other Proton apps.
Google One (Google Drive)8.5
15 GB free, though shared with Gmail and Photos.
Free tier
15% weight
Proton Drive5.0
Up to 5 GB free.
Google One (Google Drive)7.5
Good Windows, Mac and mobile apps; no official Linux client.
Sync & apps
20% weight
Proton Drive7.0
Windows, Mac and mobile apps; younger sync engine than leaders.
Google One (Google Drive)9.5
Docs, Sheets and Photos built in, with easy sharing.
Ecosystem & sharing
20% weight
Proton Drive7.5
Encrypted Docs and links into Proton Mail and Pass.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | Google One (Google Drive) | Proton Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 15 GB | 5 GB |
| End-to-end encrypted by default | No | Yes |
| Lifetime plan option | No | Not published |
| Official Linux sync app | No | Not published |
| Built-in document editing | Yes | Yes |
| Company base | United States | Switzerland |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose Google One (Google Drive) if…
You want something best for android, Gmail and Google Docs users.
- + 15 GB free
- + Docs, Sheets and Slides built in
- + Family sharing on paid tiers
Choose Proton Drive if…
You want something best for privacy-first users and Proton customers.
- + End-to-end encrypted by default
- + Swiss jurisdiction
- + Encrypted document editing
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
Google One (Google Drive) vs Proton Drive: quick answers
Is Google One (Google Drive) better than Proton Drive?
Google One (Google Drive) leads Proton Drive by 0.4 points overall (7.8 vs 7.4). Google One (Google Drive) scores higher on value for money, free tier, sync & apps, ecosystem & sharing. Proton Drive scores higher on privacy & encryption.
Who should choose Proton Drive over Google One (Google Drive)?
Proton Drive is best for privacy-first users and Proton customers. Google One (Google Drive) is best for android, Gmail and Google Docs users.
How were Google One (Google Drive) and Proton Drive scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for cloud storage services, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.