Proton launches free, privacy-focused Google Docs alternative
What is "Docs in Proton Drive"?
"Docs in Proton Drive" is a free, open-source, end-to-end encrypted web-based document editing and collaboration tool launched by Swiss company Proton. It offers real-time collaboration features, rich text editing, and support for various formats, including Microsoft .docx. The tool aims to provide a secure and user-friendly alternative to platforms like Google Docs, ensuring documents and collaboration remain private and encrypted.
What features make Proton Docs unique?
Proton Docs offers end-to-end encryption for real-time protection of keystrokes and cursor movements, doesn't harvest or share user data, provides secure image embedding, has a free tier with up to 5GB storage, is open-source with independently audited code, supports rich text editing and collaboration features like comments and presence indicators.
What led to the development of Proton Docs?
Proton Docs was developed as a result of Proton's acquisition of the encrypted notes app, Standard Notes. This acquisition helped accelerate the development of Docs, enabling it to reach a form that could compete with established platforms like Google Docs. Proton Docs aims to provide a secure and user-friendly alternative to existing document editing and collaboration tools, with a focus on privacy and data protection.