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Google Drive vs Tresorit: Which Ensures Sync Security for You?

Discover why Tresorit, based in Switzerland, promises enhanced sync security compared to Google Drive. Protect your data with trusted EU standards.

Last updated: February 19, 2026โ€ขReviewed by Built in EU Team

Should You Switch to Tresorit?

What You Gain

Enhanced privacy, end-to-end encryption, EU-based servers

Privacy advantage
Trade-offs

Limited real-time collaboration and app integrations

Google Drive has more features
Bottom Line

Switch if privacy is crucial; stay with Google for collaboration features

At a Glance

Data Location
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US data laws

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GDPR protected

Pricing

Google Drive

Contact

Tresorit

freemium

Migration
Medium difficulty~3-5 days

Privacy & Compliance Comparison

Critical data sovereignty factors at a glance

CriteriaGoogle DriveTresorit
Server Location
US, EU, Asia, South AmericaEU, CH
GDPR Compliance
Partial (SCCs)Full
Open Source
E2E Encryption
OptionalAll plans
Data Portability
Full exportFull export

CLOUD Act Notice

Google Drive is a US company and must comply with CLOUD Act data requests, even for data stored in EU data centers. Tresorit is not subject to US jurisdiction.

Switching from
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Google Drive

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Google

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Switching to
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Tresorit

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Tresorit AG

US Data Storage

Data subject to US CLOUD Act and may be accessed by US authorities

EU Data Protection

Data protected under GDPR with EU-only data residency

Certifications & Compliance

No certifications listed

Swiss hosted
ISO 27001
GDPR Compliant
EU-Based
ISO 27017
ISO 27018
EU-hosted

Reasons to Switch

  • โœ“Zero-knowledge encryption ensures file privacy.
  • โœ“GDPR compliance for EU data protection standards.
  • โœ“ISO 27001:2022 certified for security management.
  • โœ“Granular access controls with link expiration.

Things to Consider

  • !Migration from Google Drive can be complex.
  • !No real-time document collaboration feature.
  • !Learning curve for new Tresorit users.
Migration difficulty:
Medium
~3-5 days

Migration Overview

Full guide
Difficulty
Medium
Time Estimate
~3-5 days

Depends on data size and complexity

Quick Steps

1

Create Tresorit account and configure settings

2

Export and prepare data from Google Drive

3

Import data, test integrations, and migrate users

Note: Switching may require adjusting to different security protocols and features.

Other alternatives to Google Drive

Ready to make the switch?

Start using Tresorit today and take control of your data privacy.