Comparison

Proton Drive vs LinkVault Professional

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Proton Drive

Securely store and back up your files and photos with end-to-end encryption. Access your content across devices, share securely with password protection, and enjoy peace of mind with Swiss privacy laws. Offers free storage with upgrade options.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted storage
  • Automatic photo and video backup
  • Secure link sharing with passwords
  • PIN/biometric protection
  • Offline file access
  • File version history
Features
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Proton Drive provides private and secure storage for your files and photos. With Proton Drive you can protect important documents, automatically back up cherished memories, and access your content across devices. All Proton Drive accounts come with 5 GB of free storage and you can upgrade to up to 1 TB of storage at any time. Trusted by over 100 million users, Proton Drive gives you an end-to-end encrypted vault where only you—and the people you choose—can access your files and photos. Proton Drive features: - Secure storage - Get 5 GB of free encrypted cloud storage with no file size limits. - Share content using secure links with password and expiration settings. - Keep your files and photos safe with PIN or biometric protection. - Access important files and photos even if your device is lost or damaged. Easy to use - Automatically back up photos and videos in their original quality. - Securely organize your cherished memories into albums. - Rename, move, and delete your personal files securely within the app. - Create, edit and collaborate on docs. - View your important files and memories – even when offline. - Restore files with version history. Advanced privacy - Stay private with end-to-end encryption – even Proton can’t view your content. - Secure your metadata, including filenames, sizes, and modification dates. - Protect your content with Swiss privacy laws, the strongest in the world. - Trust in our open-source code that is public and verified by experts. Secure up to 5 GB of free storage for your personal files, photos, and videos with Proton Drive.  Stay ahead with our releases and updates by connecting with us! - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/protonprivacy - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protonprivacy/ - X/Twitter: https://x.com/ProtonDrive - Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProtonDrive/ Terms of Service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://proton.me/legal/privacy

About

LinkVault Professional

Features
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See something worth keeping? Just tap Share. That's it. SHARE FROM ANY APP — THE FASTEST WAY TO SAVE Every app on your phone has a Share button. LinkVault hooks into it. Reading an article? Tap Share. Watching a YouTube video? Tap Share. Got a screenshot, a PDF, a tweet, an image? Tap Share, pick LinkVault — captured in one second. No copy-pasting URLs, no switching apps, no friction. SAVE MORE THAN JUST LINKS • Web links and articles • Screenshots and photos • PDF documents and text files • Videos and images • Text snippets from any app Everything you want to refer back to later — in one place. OPTIONAL AI ENRICHMENT (user Accept required) AI is fully built in and only used with your confirmation. The first time a non-private item would be processed, a dialog names what is sent and to whom. If you tap Accept, LinkVault sends that item to our AI service — OpenAI (text), Google Gemini (images/screenshots), or Mistral (documents/PDFs) — to generate a title, summary, tags, and category. Private items are never sent. Don't allow keeps all content on-device. Turn AI off anytime in Settings → AI processing. We do not keep that content on our servers after processing. SMART ORGANISATION • Categories and tags keep your content structured • Three view modes: Compact, Normal, and Detailed • Full-text search finds anything in seconds • Filter by category, content type, tags, or favourites • Sort by date, title, or last updated TEAM WORKSPACES — SAVE TOGETHER (NEW) • Create team workspaces with a shared library for your crew • Invite members via link or email — joining takes seconds • Owner and member roles with simple management • Switch anytime between your private "My Links" and team workspaces • The same workspace everywhere: mobile app, browser extension, and web app Your private library stays private — teams are 100% optional. YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE • Library stored locally on your device; optional sync only if you sign in • No account needed for personal use • No tracking, no ads — ever • Works fully offline • Optional AI runs only after you give permission (see above) • You can revoke AI permission in Settings at any time BROWSER EXTENSION (Chrome & Edge) Save pages from your desktop browser with the official LinkVault extension — the same private library when you turn on optional sync. Search for "LinkVault" in the Chrome Web Store or Microsoft Edge Add-ons. BEAUTIFUL & PRODUCTIVE A clean, professional interface with light and dark themes. Material Design 3 with an anthracite & blue palette. Built for people who value quick access to everything they've saved. LinkVault Professional is free. Capture and search offline forever. Optional sync and AI processing run on our servers and have monthly usage limits. No purchases, no tracking, no ads — ever. Download today — your future self will thank you.

Screenshots

Proton Drive4 screens
LinkVault Professional4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkVault Professional at none against Proton Drive's 6. LinkVault Professional also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Proton Drive sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LinkVault Professional asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Proton Drive versus LinkVault Professional: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProton DriveLinkVault Professional
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProton AGPascal Groner

Bugs and requests

Proton Drive

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and errors
  • Inconsistent file syncing across devices
  • Unable to access files uploaded from desktop
  • Issues with offline file access

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic photo/video backup
  • Ability to edit documents within the app
  • Seamless integration with other apps for file sharing
  • Linux desktop client

LinkVault Professional

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Proton Drive

Subscriptions6
  • Drive Plus 1 month$4.991 Month
  • Drive Plus 1 TB (1 month)$9.991 Month
  • Proton Unlimited 1 month$14.991 Month
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  • Drive Plus 1 year$47.901 Year
  • Drive Plus 1 TB (1 year)$95.991 Year
  • Proton Unlimited 1 year$119.001 Year
None

LinkVault Professional

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proton Drive free?
Proton Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinkVault Professional free?
LinkVault Professional is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Proton Drive or LinkVault Professional have ads?
Neither Proton Drive nor LinkVault Professional shows ads.

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