> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # With This Future Upgrade, Proton Inches Closer to Become a Google Docs Alternative - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/proton-google-docs/ - Published: 2024-11-28T07:25:27.000Z - Updated: 2025-11-26T04:39:46.000Z - Description: Proton Drive is gearing up with new upcoming features that would help you replace Google Docs big time. - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Privacy 🛡️, News, #publish-date Since its launch in 2022, [Proton Drive](https://go.getproton.me/aff%5Fc?offer%5Fid=44&aff%5Fid=1173&ref=itsfoss.com) has managed to gain a notable share in the cloud storage market, pitching itself as a privacy-focused alternative to the offerings from [Big Tech](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big%5FTech?ref=itsfoss.com). Earlier this year, the Proton team introduced [Docs in Proton Drive](https://itsfoss.com/docs-in-proton-drive/) as a secure way of editing documents on Proton Drive, allowing people to have a solid replacement for [Google Docs](https://docs.google.com/?ref=itsfoss.com). However, it lacked numerous features required to be a replacement. Now, they have [shared their plans](https://proton.me/blog/proton-drive-product-roadmap?ref=itsfoss.com) for both of these products, with the Docs-related changes being particularly interesting, making it a worthy competitor to Google Docs in the near future. ## Major Upgrades Are Coming To Proton Docs & Drive! ![a screenshot of docs in proton drive real-time collaboration features in action](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/11/Proton_Docs_Upgrade.jpg) Set to arrive over the coming months is the **ability to receive email notifications** for comments, replies, and suggestions on any document with collaborators, allowing Proton users to stay in sync with their documents. **New formatting tools** like find and replace, line-spacing, and customizable fonts are also coming soon, with **a new Proton Docs home screen** in the works that would show an overview of all recently accessed documents. One of the biggest upcoming highlights include **the ability to share folders and documents publicly** (*with non-Proton users*), with public folders supporting the upload of files by external users. ![a screenshot of proton drive public documents and folders sharing feature in action](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/11/Proton_Drive_Upgrade.jpg) When sharing documents, there will be handy controls like the **ability to set an expiration date, a link password**, and **to stop sharing**. The latter of which would revoke access for everyone and discard the link. Sadly, in their roadmap, **there is no mention of a Proton Drive app for Linux**. I truly hope they get it done in 2025\. I have read many comments on our socials from readers who are eagerly waiting for it. Maybe asking [Proton](https://proton.me/?ref=itsfoss.com) nicely will make it happen? 👇 **Those eyes ought to be compelling enough.* **Don't Miss The Deals** 🕐 [Black Friday Deals for Linux Users — 2024 EditionBlack Friday is here. Don’t miss the deals offering massive discounts!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/11/black-friday-sale.png)](https://itsfoss.com/black-friday-linux-2024/) ## Get Docs In Proton Drive You can get started using Docs by signing up for a Proton Drive account. **It is absolutely free to get started.** The free account gives you **5 GB of storage**. And, if you are looking to purchase the paid plans, you may not want to miss the [Black Friday deals for Proton Drive](https://go.getproton.me/aff%5Fc?offer%5Fid=43&aff%5Fid=1173&ref=itsfoss.com). [Proton Drive Black Friday deals 2024 | ProtonGet the best Black Friday savings on private cloud storage, photo backups, and online document editor. It’s the best time to take control of your data.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Proton![](https://pmecdn.protonweb.com/image-transformation/?s=s&image=Zy_R8sq8j_Q_Ar_T0_G2_O_black_friday_2024_proton_drive_941510dd44.png)](https://go.getproton.me/aff%5Fc?offer%5Fid=43&aff%5Fid=1173&ref=itsfoss.com) Partner Link [Proton Drive](https://go.getproton.me/aff%5Fc?offer%5Fid=44&aff%5Fid=1173&ref=itsfoss.com) **Suggested Read** 📖 [Proton Drive’s New End-to-End Encrypted Suggesting Mode is an Interesting Privacy Enhancement for TeamsProton Drive provides a highly secure collaboration experience with these new feature additions.![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/11/proton-end-to-end-encrypted-suggesting-mode.png)](https://itsfoss.com/proton-drive-e2e-suggestion-business/)