Files.com vs. Proton Drive Comparison


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About Files.com is a cloud-native Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform that unifies file transfers, sharing, and automation across any cloud, protocol, or partner. It connects 50+ storage systems — including Amazon S3, Azure, Google Drive, SharePoint, Dropbox, and Box — presenting them as a single seamless namespace. Files.com supports SFTP, FTP/FTPS, AS2, HTTPS, WebDAV, and REST APIs, making it compatible with virtually any system or partner. Automated workflows eliminate manual scripts and reduce admin overhead by up to 90%. Enterprise-grade security includes AES-256 encryption, SOC 2 Type II certification, HIPAA/GDPR compliance, full audit trails, SSO (Okta, Azure AD, and more), and 2FA. With a 99.99% uptime history and zero data breaches in 15 years, Files.com is trusted by IT teams in finance, healthcare, and technology. Available via web, desktop (Windows/macOS), mobile (iOS/Android), and on-premises agent (Windows/macOS/Linux).		About Proton Drive is the all-in-one workspace for storing sensitive data and collaborating with your teams, clients, and partners. Collaborate securely without compromising control: Share client files, contracts, and sensitive business documents with full end-to-end encryption. You control who can access what. Set passwords, add expiry dates,   or revoke access anytime. Protect all your business data: Plans come with 1 TB of storage allowance per user, giving your team enough space for all their files and docs. You can always add more storage later if needed. Simplify compliance across industries: Proton Drive supports GDPR, HIPAA, NIS2, DORA, and ISO 27001 compliance out of the box, and has been successfully audited for SOC 2 Type II. There's no need for custom configurations or third-party tools, as this helps you meet regulatory standards with minimal effort.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook		Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Enterprise organizations that need secure, real-time access to their business critical files.		Audience Users that want an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage solution
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online		Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API		API Offers API
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Pricing $199/month/10 users We offer 3 distinct packages that are designed to meet your organizations needs both today and as you scale upwards in the future. Free Version Free Trial		Pricing $1.00/user/month Drive Business plans include an up to 90% offer: Drive Professional at $1.00/month/user billed monthly. Drive Professional at $7.99/month/user billed annually. Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.7 / 5 ease 4.7 / 5 features 4.9 / 5 design 4.7 / 5 support 4.7 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.5 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 3.5 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 3.5 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros from Real Users Pros I like its cloud storage capability that allows you to manage large volumes of data securely and efficiently. The platform offers advanced access controls, allowing you to define specific permissions for each user. It also facilitates collaboration with secure and easy-to-use file sharing features. Transferring files has been automated by Files.com, which has been an incredible solution. Files.com has incredible and secure features that keeps everything organized. It's a secure and easy-to-set-up storage for small and mid-size Businesses. The automation feature like the creation of folders and copying of files works great. Allows file sharing with temporarily accessible links. Integrated with Backblaze and Azure Blob storage. Files don't get corrupted. Files.com provides a significant number of integrations that allow for pretty complex workflows. Yet, in doing that, it does not lose sight of the need for simple file transfers, and provides a rock-solid platform. 1. Easy files transfer setup. 2. Status update on multiple channels, easy integrations. 3. Efficient pricing. The UI is nice so that non-technical users can use it, compared with S3. There are also other useful features, such as file expiration and encryption. The support is also very helpful. The system is easy to manage and us, I have managed a lot of systems over the past 30+ years in IT and I have found that it is one of the best that I have ever had the pleasure to support for all my end users. The service has been very reliable for quite some time now, and we love the ease of use of the web UI to administer the site. There are plenty of options, some of which are very advanced and even with that, it doesn't feel overwhelming for the less tech savvy users. Documentation is also good, which helps to understand all the features that Files.com offers. Good support, intuitive web interface, quick storage, secure cloud storage. Very customizable and can be used in all types of scenarios for file transfers. - The software is very easy to learn and use. - It supports brick FTP and multiple ports. - The files get stored securely		Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros The web page designs are fresh, uncluttered and easy to read. I currently use MEGA and I'm considering paying Proton for full-service VPN, e-mail and Drive combined. The price for 500 GB of combined storage is around $7 / month prepaid on a 2-year basis. I think that's very reasonable if you're willing to commit. I'm not a sharer but a daily user of cloud storage and Proton Drive's features suit me very well. The 'share' link leads recipients to a page with two options: Download Folder and Get your own Proton Drive. The shared folder is linked to the second option, not the first. But not reliably, only for those already logged in to the Proton service. For anyone else, the first option must be used, and then many more steps to access the actual file(s). Cons Having to pay for 2 years in advance presumes a willingness to commit. I understand it's a business model but MEGA provides 400 GB (cloud storage only) for about the same ($6) month-to-month. The link sharing is quite non-intuitive. Download Folder is what somebody new to the service will do, when sent a link to a shared folder. But to get to the actual shared files, you have to jump through hoops (download a zipped file, unzip it).
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person		Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information Files.com Founded: 2007 United States files.com		Company Information Proton AG Founded: 2014 Switzerland proton.me/business/drive
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Categories Cloud Storage EDI Encryption File Sharing File Sync File Transfer Protocol (FTP) FTP Clients Hybrid Cloud Storage Managed File Transfer (MFT) Object Storage Secure File Transfer		Categories Cloud Storage Document Collaboration Encryption File Sharing Photo Management
Cloud Storage Features Access Control Archiving & Retention Backup Data Migration Data Synchronization Encryption File Sharing Version Control File Sharing Features Audit Trail Chat / Messaging Collaboration Document Management Drag & Drop Electronic Signature Encryption File Synchronization Search User Management Version Control Workflow Management Show More Features EDI Features Archiving & Retention AS2 Applications AS2 Specification Compliance Certificate Management Configuration Data Searching Data Format Translator Flexible Licensing Full Logging Labeling File Sync Features Audit Trail Backup and Recovery Conflict Detection Real Time Synchronization Remote Synchronization Synchronization Scheduling Two-Way Synchronization Managed File Transfer (MFT) Features API Integration Authentication / Auditing Compression Data Sharing Data Transmission Protocol Integration Database Management Encryption Support Fail-Over / Load Balancing		Cloud Storage Features Access Control Archiving & Retention Backup Data Migration Data Synchronization Encryption File Sharing Version Control Encryption Features Central Policy Enforcement Drag & Drop UI Email Encryption Encryption Key Management Endpoint Encryption File Compression File Encryption Full Disk Encryption Public Key Cryptography Tokenization / Data Masking File Sharing Features Audit Trail Chat / Messaging Collaboration Document Management Drag & Drop Electronic Signature Encryption File Synchronization Search User Management Version Control Workflow Management Show More Features Document Collaboration Features Access Control / Permissions Autosave Chat / Messaging Cloud Storage Comments / Annotations Edit / Change Tracking Electronic Signature Multiple File Formats Pre-made Templates Search User Tagging Version Control Workflow / Approval Process
Integrations Active Directory Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS) Auth0 Azure Blob Storage Backblaze Box Cloudflare Dropbox Go Google Cloud Storage Google Drive Google Workspace JavaScript Microsoft SharePoint Proton Mail Proton Pass Rackspace Cloud Files SSOJet Terraform Zapier Show More Integrations View All 40 Integrations		Integrations Active Directory Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS) Auth0 Azure Blob Storage Backblaze Box Cloudflare Dropbox Go Google Cloud Storage Google Drive Google Workspace JavaScript Microsoft SharePoint Proton Mail Proton Pass Rackspace Cloud Files SSOJet Terraform Zapier Show More Integrations View All 7 Integrations
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