The best free LibreOffice alternative for cloud collaboration
Proton Drive empowers your team with seamless online collaboration and powerful security, so your docs, sheets, and business files stay private to your organization at all times.
Proton Drive vs. LibreOffice: At a glance
LibreOffice is a powerful, open-source office suite for creating and designing documents locally, but it doesn't provide online collaboration. Proton Drive is designed for teams that need secure cloud storage, real-time collaboration, and private file sharing.
 Proton Drive |  LibreOffice | |
|---|---|---|
Data privacy with end-to-end encryption | Yes | No |
Web, desktop, and mobile apps | Yes | No |
Part of an encrypted suite ready for business | Yes | No |
Secure file sharing with passwords and link expiry | Yes | No |
Collaborate on docs in real-time | Yes | No |
Jurisdiction | Switzerland | Germany |
Centralized admin controls | Yes | Yes |
Built-in documents and spreadsheets editor | Yes | Yes |
Open source and independently audited | Yes | Yes |
Advanced page layout (offline) | No | Yes |
The LibreOffice alternative you can trust
LibreOffice can feel safer because it keeps files local, but that means giving up cloud collaboration. Proton Drive gives you both: real-time editing and secure cloud storage for business, so your docs, sheets, and files stay private while remaining easy to access from anywhere.
Keep files private and protected
Files stored on laptops or local servers can be lost, stolen, or damaged. Proton Drive encrypts data on your device, so only you and the people you share with can read it. In the unlikely event of a breach, your business data is unreadable.
Collaborate in real time
LibreOffice is built for local editing, so teams must send files back and forth, which can create duplicate versions and editing conflicts. Proton Docs and Proton Sheets let you edit together, comment, and track changes easily.
Share files and stay in control
LibreOffice doesn’t have secure file sharing for teams built in. Proton Drive lets you share files with passwords, expiration dates, and user roles. Use email invites or secure public links. Access can be easily revoked anytime.
Store and manage files of any size
LibreOffice can handle large files locally, but Proton Drive lets you keep them in the cloud without compressing or splitting them. Upload and share files of any size, as long as you have enough storage.
Access your work anywhere
Proton Drive syncs across Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, with up to 10 years of version history to help you recover from mistakes, hardware failure, or file changes caused by ransomware.
Trust in open, verifiable security
Like LibreOffice, Proton Drive is open source, so your security team can review our code and independent audits. We’re based in Switzerland, where strong privacy laws protect your business data.
Join a fully encrypted ecosystem
Proton Drive is part of Proton Workspace, a secure and private ecosystem that helps teams collaborate with employees, contractors, and clients. When you subscribe to Proton Workspace, you get:
Proton Drive (including Proton Docs and Proton Sheets) for secure cloud storage for business, file sharing, and collaboration on documents and spreadsheets
Proton Mail (including Proton Calendar) for confidential business email and team scheduling
Proton VPN to secure internet connections and remote access with a business VPN
Proton Pass to manage logins, credentials, and passwords for teams
Proton Meet for team video conferencing
Lumo, our private AI assistant for business
All Proton apps protect your business data with end-to-end encryption or zero-access encryption - we never have access to it.
Secure your work with Proton Drive
Proton Drive gives your team the flexibility of cloud collaboration with privacy built in. See how various industries benefit from using Proton Drive for Business.
For law firms
Safeguard privileged client information, draft contracts, and share critical documents while maintaining attorney-client confidentiality with secure cloud storage for law firms.
For healthcare
Protect patient data and simplify HIPAA compliance using HIPAA-compliant cloud storage for healthcare, with end-to-end encryption, access controls, and detailed audit trails.
For financial services
Securely send and receive portfolios, risk assessments, and financial reports while meeting regulatory requirements using encrypted document management for financial services.
For consultancies
Collaborate on deliverables and share them externally using secure cloud storage for professional services, with access controls that keep you in control of client files even after they are shared.
Everything you need for your team
Proton Drive gives you the storage, sharing, and admin controls your team needs from day one.
Manage your team from a single place
A centralized admin dashboard makes it easy to add and remove team members, manage groups, assign roles, and control access to shared folders without needing a large IT department.
Enforce strong security policies
Enforce two-factor authentication, hardware security keys, and Proton Sentinel to prevent account takeovers. Monitor active sessions and get alerted if your business credentials are exposed.
Scale storage as your business grows
As your team expands and client work increases, Proton Drive lets you scale storage per team member, so your cloud environment can grow with your business without sacrificing security.
Support compliance from day one
Proton Drive helps your business meet compliance requirements with ISO 27001 certification, SOC 2 Type II attestation, and tools to manage data retention policies across your organization.
Move to the cloud without giving up control
Switch from local-only LibreOffice workflows to Proton Drive and collaborate securely with end-to-end encrypted files that only you and your team can access.
Frequently asked questions: Proton Drive vs. LibreOffice
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