Proton Drive vs iCloud+
Proton Drive leads iCloud+ by 0.1 points overall (7.4 vs 7.3).
7.4/10, Good
7.3/10, Good
Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
Proton Drive9.5
End-to-end encrypted by default with open-source apps, based in Switzerland.
Privacy & encryption
25% weight
iCloud+8.0
Optional Advanced Data Protection extends end-to-end encryption to most data.
Proton Drive7.0
Reasonable, best value when bundled with other Proton apps.
Value for money
20% weight
iCloud+7.5
Fair pricing with Family Sharing, plus privacy extras in iCloud+.
Proton Drive5.0
Up to 5 GB free.
Free tier
15% weight
iCloud+4.5
Only 5 GB free, which device backups fill quickly.
Proton Drive7.0
Windows, Mac and mobile apps; younger sync engine than leaders.
Sync & apps
20% weight
iCloud+7.0
Seamless on Apple devices, a Windows app exists, but no Android or Linux app.
Proton Drive7.5
Encrypted Docs and links into Proton Mail and Pass.
Ecosystem & sharing
20% weight
iCloud+8.5
Deep Apple integration with Pages, Numbers and Keynote.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | Proton Drive | iCloud+ |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| End-to-end encrypted by default | Yes | No |
| Lifetime plan option | Not published | No |
| Official Linux sync app | Not published | No |
| Built-in document editing | Yes | Yes |
| Company base | Switzerland | United States |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
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
Choose iCloud+ if…
You want something best for people who use Apple devices.
- + Built into Apple devices
- + Optional Advanced Data Protection
- + Private Relay and Hide My Email on paid tiers
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
Proton Drive vs iCloud+: quick answers
Is Proton Drive better than iCloud+?
Proton Drive leads iCloud+ by 0.1 points overall (7.4 vs 7.3). Proton Drive scores higher on privacy & encryption, free tier. iCloud+ scores higher on value for money, ecosystem & sharing.
Who should choose iCloud+ over Proton Drive?
iCloud+ is best for people who use Apple devices. Proton Drive is best for privacy-first users and Proton customers.
How were Proton Drive and iCloud+ 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.