Everabyte vs Proton Drive

Swiss-based, end-to-end encrypted, open source. Audited by Securitum; ISO 27001 certified.

Encryption
End-to-end, zero-access encryption. Open source, audited by Securitum (web and mobile apps).
Region
Switzerland

Competitor facts and pricing last verified: September 2026, against official provider pages.

FeatureEverabyteProton Drive
End-to-end encryption (default)
NoNot offered. Layered encryption (application level plus storage level) protects files on every plan, with owner-controlled decryption.
YesAll plans, including free 5GB. Zero-access encryption.
Zero-knowledge architecture
NoNot a zero-knowledge product. Everabyte's application services apply the first encryption layer, and your decryption key remains under your control.
YesZero-access encryption. Not even Proton can read your files.
Hybrid post-quantum cryptography
NoNot claimed. TLS 1.3 and AES-256-GCM today.
NoClassical X25519 + AES-256 only. No post-quantum yet.
Public security architecture docs
YesFull architecture page published.
YesFully open source (apps + crypto). Audited by Securitum (web 2021, mobile 2022).
Free tier or trial
Limited7-day trial + 14 days grace (21 days).
Limited5GB free forever (E2E encrypted). 30-day money-back on paid.
GDPR-ready (DPA + SCCs)
YesDPA + SCCs included.
YesSwiss-based, GDPR-compliant by default.
EU data residency
Yes12 storage regions; EU datacenter in Frankfurt (London default for individuals).
YesSwiss + EU datacenters (no US or APAC).
ISO 27001 certified
LimitedNot certified at this time; our published controls are detailed on the security architecture page.
YesISO 27001 certified; SOC 2 Type II attested.
Access contracts (NDA, watermark, geo, time)
Yes5 product features including watermark and geo-restrict.
NoNot available.
Step-up auth for critical actions
YesOTP email re-auth for 10 critical actions.
No2FA only, no per-action step-up.
Account recovery (recovery passphrase)
YesRecovery passphrase to restore your encrypted files through Everabyte's secure recovery process.
NoLose password = lose files. No recovery option (strict zero-access).
Customer-type discounts (student, education, etc.)
YesStudent 50%, education 40%, nonprofit 30%, government 20%.
YesStudent discount via Proton for Students (separate program).
Everabyte advantages

What you get that Proton Drive doesn't offer.

Encrypted before storage

Proton encrypts client-side on your device; Everabyte applies application-level encryption before storage plus a storage-level layer at rest. Direct access to stored objects does not reveal file contents, and your decryption key stays under your control.

Built-in access contracts

NDA, geo-restrict, time windows, watermarks. Proton Drive has none of these — you'd need an external e-signature tool.

Account recovery passphrase

Proton's strict zero-access = lose your password, lose your files. Everabyte provides a recovery passphrase as a safety net.

12 storage regions on three continents

Everabyte offers storage across 12 cities in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific — one region per environment, chosen where your plan allows it. Proton is Swiss + EU only.

Ready to switch?

Migrate from Proton Drive to Everabyte.

Bring your files with you: bulk upload is built in, and everything is protected by layered encryption once imported. For larger moves, our team can help you plan the migration.

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