KryVault vs Proton Drive: what is the difference?

Updated 2 October 2026

Proton Drive comes from the Swiss company behind Proton Mail, and it is a good, well-reviewed encrypted storage service. KryVault and Proton Drive agree on the most important thing — your files are encrypted on your device, so the company cannot read them. Where they differ is accounts, space and apps.

Side by side

	Proton Drive	KryVault
To start you need	A Proton account (username and password; Proton may ask you to verify you are human)	Nothing — you get a random key
Encrypted before upload	Yes	Yes (AES-256-GCM)
File names hidden from the company	Yes	Yes
Free storage	Starts at 2 GB, up to 5 GB after a few setup steps	100 MB
Share links	Yes	Yes — key after #, links expire in 1, 7 or 30 days
Apps	Desktop and phone apps	Web browser only
Part of a bigger account	Yes — Mail, Calendar, VPN, Pass	No — one vault, one key
Account recovery	Possible with recovery methods you set up	None — the key is the only way in
Prices	Priced in euros or dollars	In rupees, by UPI — ₹69/month for 5 GB

Choose Proton Drive if

You want several gigabytes free and apps that sync your files.
You already use Proton Mail or want one private account for mail, calendar and files.
You want a way to recover your account if you forget your password.

Choose KryVault if

You want no account at all — no username, no recovery email, no phone check. Nothing links the vault to you.
You need a separate, small vault for a few sensitive things, kept apart from your everyday accounts.
You want to send one file or note privately with a link that expires — see sending a private note.
You want to use it on any computer without installing anything, and leave nothing behind when you close the tab.
You would rather pay in rupees by UPI, once, with no subscription.

Using both

They are not either-or. Plenty of people keep everyday files in Proton Drive and use a KryVault vault for the few things that should not be tied to any account, even a private one. See how KryVault works for exactly what our server can and cannot see.

Common questions

Is Proton Drive or KryVault more private?

Both encrypt files before upload, so neither company can read them. KryVault goes one step further on identity: there is no account at all, only a random key, so nothing links a vault to a person.

Does KryVault need a Proton or email account?

No. KryVault needs no account of any kind. Your browser generates a random key, and that key is your whole account.

Can I share files from KryVault like Proton Drive?

Yes. Press Share on a file or note to get a link that works for 1, 7 or 30 days. The key is in the part after #, so it never reaches our server.

How much does KryVault cost?

Free for 100 MB and 90 days. Paid plans are 5 GB for ₹69 a month or 20 GB for ₹149 a month, prepaid for 3, 6 or 12 months by UPI or card.

Create a free vault 100 MB free · no email, no phone · takes 30 seconds