Proton VPN is the VPN service from Proton (Switzerland), the company behind Proton Mail. It combines a no-logs policy, open-source apps and a free plan with no data cap.
What it does
- Protects connections and reduces everyday tracking
- Offers a usable VPN for free, with no data limit
- Adds Secure Core servers for hardened routes
- Serves companies through Proton for Business
How it works
- Apps for desktop, mobile and browser extensions
- Public audits and available client source code
- Individual and family plans, plus the free tier
Public pricing
- Free plan with no data cap and no artificial speed limit
- Paid plans billed monthly, yearly and for two years
- Refund guarantee on paid plans
Strengths
- A genuinely useful free plan with no data cap
- Code transparency and audits
- Swiss jurisdiction and Proton ecosystem integration
Points of attention
- The free plan has fewer countries and features
- The promo price rises on renewal
- Not the cheapest option among paid VPNs