Proton launches free online text editor to compete with Google Docs

Proton today announced (03) Docs, a privacy-focused text editor As the company famous for its encrypted email service puts it, this is enough to make it a more secure alternative to Google Docs and Microsoft Word. The new feature is available online and is offered for free.

The solution, which integrates with Proton Drive, which already offers a calendar, password manager, and file storage, among other services, has a similar look and feel to rival editors. There multiple text formatting options, the ability to insert images and tables, and convert documents.

Another highlight is support real-time collaborative editingallows several people to participate in the creation of a document, an interesting feature for group work. Users with access to the file can add comments to the original text and suggest changes.

Proton Docs is initially only accessible via the webis optimized for desktop via any browser, but a version of the free text editor for mobile devices is expected to follow the same path that competitors have taken.

Increased security

According to Proton, the main appeal of the text editor is its enhanced security, making it ideal for those who prioritize privacy. Like ProtonMail and other services from the brand, End-to-end encryption protects even cursor movements and keystrokes.

In this way No one other than users can access the edited documents.This prevents content created in the editing tool from being collected by big tech experts for training generative AI models, for example, the company claims.

To access Proton Documents You must have a Proton Drive accountAfter logging in to the platform, go to the “New” option and then click on “New Document” to open the text editor; the service is available in both free plan and subscription options.