Internxt
Proton
| Feature | Internxt | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $4.49/mo | Free / from $3.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-advocates, european-users, open-source-supporters, individuals | privacy-advocates, journalists, activists, security-conscious-users |
| Founded | 2020 | 2014 |
| Encrypted Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Photo Backup | ✓ | ✗ |
| Secure Send | ✓ | ✗ |
| Password Checker | ✓ | ✗ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✗ |
| Encrypted Email | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vpn | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud Storage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Password Manager | ✗ | ✓ |
| Aliases | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Destructing Messages | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Internxt Pros
- Open-source and auditable
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption
- EU-based (GDPR native)
- Affordable pricing for large storage
✗ Internxt Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than Google/Dropbox
- Desktop app less polished
- Limited third-party integrations
✓ Proton Pros
- End-to-end encryption for all services
- Swiss-based with strong privacy laws
- Open-source and independently audited
- Comprehensive privacy suite (mail, VPN, drive, calendar)
- Free tier available for all services
✗ Proton Cons
- Free storage is limited (1GB for mail)
- Less feature-rich than mainstream alternatives
- Search functionality limited due to encryption
The Verdict
Internxt is built for privacy advocates and european users, with a focus on encrypted-storage and file-sharing. Proton targets privacy advocates and journalists and leads with encrypted-email and vpn.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($4.49/mo for Internxt, $3.99/mo for Proton), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Proton edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Proton offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Internxt takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for privacy advocates — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Proton has a slight overall edge — but if open-source and auditable matters most to you, Internxt may still be the right call.