Proton VPN
A Swiss-based VPN that encrypts internet traffic, hides IP addresses, and follows a no-logs policy, with free and paid plans.
Proton VPN is a Swiss-based virtual private network service from the team behind Proton Mail. It encrypts internet traffic, hides the user's IP address, and is intended for people who want private browsing, protection on public Wi-Fi, and access to content blocked by censorship.
- Encrypted connection - Uses AES-256 and ChaCha20 encryption with WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2 protocols.
- No-logs policy - States that it does not log websites visited, traffic, IP addresses, session lengths, or location; the policy has been audited by Securitum.
- Global server network - Paid plans offer 20,000+ servers in 140+ countries; the Free plan connects to servers in 10 countries selected at random.
- NetShield Ad-blocker - DNS filtering that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious scripts on paid plans.
- Secure Core - Routes traffic through hardened servers in privacy-friendly countries before reaching the chosen exit server.
- Kill switch and always-on VPN - Cuts internet access if the VPN connection drops and reconnects automatically.
Proton VPN is useful for people who want to keep browsing private from their internet provider, protect activity on public Wi-Fi, bypass censorship, or connect on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Paid plans add streaming support, P2P/BitTorrent, and protection for up to 10 devices at once.
The pricing page lists Proton Free at $0.00/month, with 1 device and servers in 10 countries. VPN Plus is $9.99 per month, or $3.49/month on the displayed discounted plan, billed at $83.76 for the first 24 months and renewing at $83.88 every 12 months. Proton Unlimited is $12.99 per month, or $7.99/month on the displayed discounted plan, billed at $191.76 for the first 24 months and renewing at $119.88 every 12 months. Paid plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee.