Swiss end-to-end encrypted file storage and collaboration, owned by Swiss Post since 2021.
All US-owned with corresponding sub-processor and CLOUD Act exposure; none operate on a zero-knowledge model by default.
Swiss zero-knowledge file storage and collaboration owned by Swiss Post.
| Feature | Dropbox / OneDrive / Google Drive | Tresorit |
|---|---|---|
| Company structure | US-owned cloud provider | Tresorit AG, owned by Swiss Post since 2021 |
| Encryption model | Vendor-managed encryption at rest | Client-side end-to-end encryption |
| Data location | Global with US regions common | EU and Switzerland |
| Vendor data access | Vendor can access file content | Vendor cannot access file content by design |
Tresorit’s value comes from combining two procurement properties that are typically traded off: managed SaaS convenience and zero-knowledge encryption.
For organizations handling sensitive documents — legal, financial, healthcare, or research — the inability of the vendor to read file contents removes an entire class of legal compulsion risk. Combined with Swiss jurisdiction and EU/Swiss-only data centers, the operating model is one of the cleanest available for European storage requirements.
The Swiss Post ownership matters for long-term procurement: the corporate structure is publicly accountable, the entity is not subject to US ownership, and there is no startup-stage acquisition risk that could shift jurisdiction in the future.
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Tresorit AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and has been a subsidiary of Swiss Post since 2021. The product uses client-side end-to-end encryption and stores data in EU and Swiss data centers.
Tresorit is hosted in European Union and Switzerland and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, operating under Switzerland jurisdiction.
Tresorit is a managed service.
Tresorit is a European alternative to Dropbox / OneDrive / Google Drive. Swiss zero-knowledge file storage and collaboration owned by Swiss Post.