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Proton Drive vs Filen

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Proton Drive

7.0
Cloud & Storage

Client for Proton Drive

Filen

8.0
Cloud & Storage

Desktop client for Filen.io

Metric Proton Drive Filen
Category Cloud & Storage Cloud & Storage
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 486 42
90-day Installs 1.5K 151
365-day Installs 5.2K 637
Version 2.11.4 3.0.47
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 9 436
GitHub Forks - 41
Open Issues - 62
License MIT AGPL-3.0
Language Go TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Nov 23, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Proton Drive

Proton Drive offers end-to-end encrypted cloud storage, with a focus on privacy and security. The macOS client integrates seamlessly with Apple devices, benefiting users seeking secure cloud solutions.

Provides a client for Proton Drive, enabling secure, encrypted cloud storage access on macOS.

Pros

  • + Strong focus on security with end-to-end encryption
  • + Open-source code builds trust and allows community contributions
  • + Available across multiple platforms, including iOS and Android

Cons

  • - Low GitHub engagement and community activity
  • - Limited install count indicating relatively low adoption

Filen

Filen is a desktop client offering zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage, ideal for users prioritizing privacy and secure file management.

Synchronizes files with Filen.io's cloud storage service.

Pros

  • + Zero-knowledge encryption ensures data privacy
  • + Auto-updating keeps the app current
  • + Useful for secure file backups and syncing

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion
  • - No self-hosting support mentioned