Proton
Tresorit
| Feature | Proton | Tresorit |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3.99/mo | From $11.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-advocates, journalists, activists, security-conscious-users | law-firms, healthcare, financial-services, privacy-focused-businesses |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
| Encrypted Email | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vpn | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cloud Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Password Manager | ✓ | ✗ |
| Aliases | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Destructing Messages | ✓ | ✗ |
| End To End Encryption | ✗ | ✓ |
| Secure Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Digital Rights Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Audit Logs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Remote Wipe | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compliance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Encryption | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Tresorit Pros
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption for all files
- GDPR, HIPAA, and Swiss privacy law compliant
- Secure file sharing with expiring links and watermarks
- No access to user data even by Tresorit staff
✗ Tresorit Cons
- More expensive than mainstream cloud storage
- Smaller ecosystem of integrations
- File preview limited compared to Google Drive
The Verdict
Proton is built for privacy advocates and journalists, with a focus on encrypted-email and vpn. Tresorit targets law firms and healthcare and leads with end-to-end-encryption and secure-sharing.
On pricing, Proton is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.99/mo compared to $11.99/mo for Tresorit. That $8/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Proton has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Tresorit requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.