Proton Drive vs Internxt
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Proton Drive and Internxt.
Proton Drive Encrypted cloud storage from Proton. | Internxt Open-source, zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage from Spain. | |
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| Rating | 4.3 (340 reviews) | 4.2 (290 reviews) |
| Pricing Model | freemium | freemium |
| Starting Price | From $0/mo | From $0/mo |
| Best For | Best for users needing secure cloud storage for sensitive files | Best for users needing secure cloud storage for sensitive files |
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Proton Drive
Pros
- + End-to-end encryption, Proton can’t decrypt file contents
- + Filenames, folders, and thumbnails are end-to-end encrypted
- + Open-source client apps and SDK components
- + Drive Plus includes 10-year file version history
- + Free tier available for basic storage
Cons
- - Some operational metadata remains visible to Proton
- - Drive-specific audits appear older and limited in scope
- - Usability gaps versus mainstream cloud storage in reviews
- - Client-side encryption can add performance overhead
Internxt
Pros
- + Client-side encryption for file contents
- + Open-source Drive apps on GitHub
- + Rclone and WebDAV options for advanced workflows
- + Free 1GB plan for testing
- + 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- + 2FA support via authenticator apps
Cons
- - Metadata like filenames and sizes is stored server-side
- - Backup can behave like one-way mirroring
- - Lifetime plans vary; reseller deals may exclude features
- - Reports of inconsistent reliability and support
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