Google Drive
Cloud storage with 15 GB free, shared with Gmail and Google Photos.
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.6Visit
Web App
Proton Drive
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage with 5 GB free.
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What is Proton Drive?
Proton Drive is end-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Proton, the company behind Proton Mail; Proton says not even it can view your files. The free plan includes 5 GB plus an online document and spreadsheet editor. Drive Plus adds 200 GB for $4.99 a month. Apps run on the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Pros
- End-to-end encrypted by default
- 5 GB free with document and spreadsheet editing
- Apps on every major platform
Cons
- Smaller free allowance than Google Drive
- Fewer third-party integrations
Who should use Proton Drive
People who want private, encrypted storage for personal files.
Who may not need it
Teams that rely on lots of app integrations.
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OneDrive
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Nextcloud
Open-source, self-hosted file sync and sharing: your own Dropbox.
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Syncthing
Free, open-source file sync straight between your own devices, with no cloud.
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Free alternatives to Proton Drive
Free resources that cover similar ground.
Google Forms
Free surveys, quizzes and sign-up forms with answers flowing into Google Sheets.
Web AppFreeWeb
4.5Visit
Microsoft Forms
Free surveys and quizzes with any Microsoft account.
Web AppFreeWeb
4.3Visit
Zoho Sheet
A free spreadsheet app with real-time collaboration, pivot tables and an AI assistant.
Web AppFreeWeb, Windows
4.3Visit
Kitbitz
2,000+ free hand-drawn illustrations in SVG and PNG.
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.6Visit
digiKam
Free, open-source photo management with raw editing and face recognition.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
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SkySend
End-to-end encrypted file and note sharing.
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