X vs Proton
Based on our analysis, Proton is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | X | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | F · 24/100 | A · 88/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (20) | Positive (90) |
| Who they share it with | Concern (18) | Positive (82) |
| What you can do | Concern (35) | Positive (84) |
| What they promise | Concern (38) | Positive (86) |
In plain English — X
X collects everything you do on and off the platform, infers your identity even when you're signed out, and explicitly allows third-party 'collaborators' to use your data to train their own AI models. There is no meaningful way to stop the core collection, your public posts are available via API for mass scraping, and security is disclosed only in the vaguest terms.
View full analysis →In plain English — Proton
Proton collects as little as technically possible, can't read your encrypted content even if asked, is governed by strict Swiss law, and gives you real control — the rare case where the privacy policy matches the privacy pitch.
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