Proton Drive's encrypted cloud storage is now available on macOS, complete with its signature end-to-end encryption, seamless syncing, and more.
CEO Andy Yen said the arrival of the cloud drive in Apple laptops will "guarantee file authenticity and prevent data tampering" via its end-to-end encryption for all metadata.
Yen vouched that the Proton Drive will provide more security than the standard iCloud drive that does not have encryption at default.
Accessing Proton Drive also allows users to use the cloud drive's other services, including Proton Mail, Proton Calendar, Proton VPN, and Proton Pass.
The Swiss tech claimed its drive offers its services "truly free," unlike its big tech rivals that profit from user data.
Proton Drive is also available for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, as well as a web portal.
Proton Drive Features and Services
In addition to its end-to-end encryption, Proton Drive offers additional services for its customers in need of advanced security for their files.
Other services Proton Drive features include the following:
- Multi-OS seamless syncing for multiple devices
- Offline access and version history
- Access to multiple encryption platforms for the Free Plan
- Menu bar access
Proton Drive plans to allow users to sync any folder on their Mac with their encrypted drives in the future.
macOS users can download the Proton Drive on its webpage for free with 1GB encrypted. Other include a $3.50/month plan for two years and a $3.99/month plan for a year.
Proton Drive also has a Family plan with 3TB of storage for $19.99/month when paying for two years.
File Security in macOS
Apple regularly updates its macOS devices for added security and anti-virus patches, providing more safety than most desktops.
That said, macOS still needs third-party antivirus software and file encryption when accessing the Internet for total protection.
