IDrive vs Proton Drive: which Cloud storage wins in 2026?
We tested IDrive and Proton Drive head-to-head on every criterion in our cloud storage methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
Proton Drive wins overall
Based on 5 cloud storage criteria: IDrive wins 1, Proton Drive wins 2, 2 tied.
IDrive
1
criteria won
Proton Drive
Winner2
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | IDrive | Proton Drive | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective $/TB/mo | 1.66 | 19.95 | Proton Drive |
| E2E by default? | Optional (private key mode) | Default | โ |
| Open-source client | No | Yes | Proton Drive |
| Jurisdiction | USA (5 Eyes) | Switzerland (none) | โ |
| Free tier (GB) | 10 | 5 | IDrive |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | IDrive | Proton Drive | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $70 | $48 | Proton Drive |
| 36 months | $209 | $144 | Proton Drive |
| 120 months | $696 | $479 | Proton Drive |