iCloud vs Proton Drive

Struggling to choose between iCloud and Proton Drive? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

iCloud is a Online Services solution with tags like photos, documents, files, apple, ios, macos, windows.

It boasts features such as Photo Library - Store photos and videos in iCloud and access them from any device, iCloud Drive - Store documents, spreadsheets, presentations and other files in iCloud and access them from any device, Back up iOS devices - Back up iPhones, iPads and iPod touches automatically when connected to power and Wi-Fi, Find My iPhone - Locate lost or stolen iOS devices and Macs, Mail, Contacts, Calendars - Keep mail, contacts, calendars updated across devices, iCloud Tabs - View webpages open on other devices, iCloud Keychain - Securely store and sync passwords across devices and pros including Seamless syncing across Apple devices, Provides free storage space, Easy to set up and use, Backs up iOS devices automatically, Can locate lost Apple devices, Keeps data secure.

On the other hand, Proton Drive is a Online Services product tagged with encrypted, privacy, file-sharing, endtoend-encryption.

Its standout features include End-to-end encryption, Zero-knowledge privacy, Secure file sharing, Mobile apps, File versioning, Team folders, Offline access, and it shines with pros like Military-grade encryption, Anonymous access, Integrated with ProtonMail, Open source clients, Customizable permissions.

Feature	iCloud	Proton Drive
Overall Score	1	N/A
Primary Category	Online Services	Online Services

Product Overview

iCloud

Description: iCloud is Apple's cloud storage service that allows users to store photos, documents, and other files and access them from any Apple device. It provides 5GB of free storage and integrates with iOS, macOS, and Windows devices.

Proton Drive

Description: Proton Drive is an encrypted cloud storage service developed by Proton. It allows users to store files securely with end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge privacy. The service is integrated with ProtonMail for seamless encrypted file sharing.

Key Features Comparison

iCloud Features

• Photo Library - Store photos and videos in iCloud and access them from any device
• iCloud Drive - Store documents, spreadsheets, presentations and other files in iCloud and access them from any device
• Back up iOS devices - Back up iPhones, iPads and iPod touches automatically when connected to power and Wi-Fi
• Find My iPhone - Locate lost or stolen iOS devices and Macs
• Mail, Contacts, Calendars - Keep mail, contacts, calendars updated across devices
• iCloud Tabs - View webpages open on other devices
• iCloud Keychain - Securely store and sync passwords across devices

Proton Drive Features

• End-to-end encryption
• Zero-knowledge privacy
• Secure file sharing
• Mobile apps
• File versioning
• Team folders
• Offline access

Pros & Cons Analysis

iCloud

Pros

• Seamless syncing across Apple devices
• Provides free storage space
• Easy to set up and use
• Backs up iOS devices automatically
• Can locate lost Apple devices
• Keeps data secure

Cons

• Limited free storage space
• Requires Apple device ecosystem
• No version history on files
• Backups count against storage quota
• No sharing capabilities
• Occasional syncing issues

Proton Drive

Pros

• Military-grade encryption
• Anonymous access
• Integrated with ProtonMail
• Open source clients
• Customizable permissions

Cons

• Limited free storage
• No desktop sync
• Fewer features than competition

Pricing Comparison

iCloud

• Freemium

Proton Drive

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based