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He's tested hundreds of VPN services and his research has featured on the BBC, The New York Times and more.</p><p class="jsx-1763518530 supporting-authors"><span class="jsx-1763518530">Fact-checked by <a href="/about/vpn-experts/jpjones/">JP Jones</a></span><span class="jsx-1763518530">Additional Testing by <a href="/about/vpn-experts/#vpn-research-testing-team">Luke Williams</a></span></p></div></div></div></div></header><div class="jsx-4138185864 container"><div class="jsx-912259115 breadcrumbs"><ol itemscope="" itemType="https://schema.org/BreadcrumbList" class="jsx-912259115 "><li itemProp="itemListElement" itemscope="" itemType="https://schema.org/ListItem" class="jsx-912259115"><meta itemProp="position" content="1" class="jsx-912259115"/><a itemProp="item" class="bc-logo" href="https://www.top10vpn.com/"><meta itemProp="name" content="Home" class="jsx-912259115"/><img src="/static/images/logo-simplified-dark-1x1_ratio.svg" width="16" height="16" alt="Top10VPN" class="jsx-912259115"/></a></li><li itemProp="itemListElement" itemscope="" itemType="https://schema.org/ListItem" class="jsx-912259115 inner-slice"><meta itemProp="position" content="2" class="jsx-912259115"/><a href="https://www.top10vpn.com/reviews/" itemProp="item" class="jsx-912259115"><span itemProp="name" class="jsx-912259115">VPN Reviews</span></a></li><li itemProp="itemListElement" itemscope="" itemType="https://schema.org/ListItem" class="jsx-912259115"><a href="https://www.top10vpn.com/reviews/protonvpn/" itemProp="item" class="jsx-912259115"><span itemProp="name" class="jsx-912259115">Proton VPN</span></a><meta itemProp="position" content="3" class="jsx-912259115"/></li></ol></div></div><div class="jsx-4138185864 content-wrapper"><section class="jsx-4138185864 container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-4138185864 overall-rating"><div class="jsx-4138185864 overall-rating-heading"><h2 class="heading-3">Our Verdict</h2><div class="jsx-4138185864 overall-rating-score"><label for="rating-section-overall" class="jsx-4138185864 heading-6">Overall Rating:</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-section-overall" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="9.01" class="jsx-1538136295 default"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 heading-6">9.0<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-group"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-children"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="18" height="18" class="jsx-4138185864"><use xlink:href="#svg-question" class="jsx-4138185864"></use></svg><i class="jsx-3326824981 arrow bottom"></i></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast large"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-wrapper"><span class="jsx-3326824981 flex showOnDesktop"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-header">How is this calculated?</span><button aria-label="Close" class="jsx-3326824981 button-text">Close</button></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-content"><div class="jsx-4138185864"><p>We calculate the VPN service’s Overall Rating by combining the ratings of several testing categories. Each category is weighted as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Privacy & Logging Policy: 20%</li> <li>Speed: 20%</li> <li>Security & Technical Features: 15%</li> <li>Streaming: 15%</li> <li>Ease of Use: 10%</li> <li>Torrenting: 5%</li> <li>Server Locations: 5%</li> <li>Bypassing Web Censorship: 5%</li> <li>Customer Support: 5%</li> </ul> <p>Learn more by reading our <a href="/about/how-we-review-vpns/">VPN testing and review methodology</a>.</p> </div></span></span></span></span></div></div><div class="jsx-4138185864 overall-rating-content"><p id="review-verdict" class="jsx-4138185864">Proton VPN is a well-rounded VPN service that’s highly-secure, pleasant to use, and delivers excellent connection speeds. Proton VPN’s greatest strength is privacy: it’s proven to keep no logs, independently-audited, and its apps are open-source. While the premium version is expensive, Proton VPN Free is the best free VPN available in 2024: it’s safe to use, extremely fast, and you can use it without data limits — although it doesn’t work with Netflix or torrenting.</p><p class="jsx-4138185864 overall-rating-ranking">Ranked #6 out of 73 VPNs</p><h3 class="heading-6">Proton VPN Category Ratings</h3><ul class="jsx-4138185864 overall-rating-list"><li class="jsx-4138185864"><label for="rating-category-streaming" class="jsx-4138185864 rating-label-and-score">Streaming</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-category-streaming" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="9.5" class="jsx-1538136295 small"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 rating-label-and-score">9.5<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div></li><li class="jsx-4138185864"><label for="rating-category-torrenting" class="jsx-4138185864 rating-label-and-score">Torrenting</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter 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rating-label-and-score">8.6<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div></li><li class="jsx-4138185864"><label for="rating-category-server_locations" class="jsx-4138185864 rating-label-and-score">Server Locations</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-category-server_locations" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="9.7" class="jsx-1538136295 small"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 rating-label-and-score">9.7<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div></li><li class="jsx-4138185864"><label for="rating-category-censorship" class="jsx-4138185864 rating-label-and-score">Bypassing Censorship</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-category-censorship" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="6.5" class="jsx-1538136295 small"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 rating-label-and-score">6.5<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div></li><li class="jsx-4138185864"><label for="rating-category-encryption_security" class="jsx-4138185864 rating-label-and-score">Security & Features</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-category-encryption_security" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="9" class="jsx-1538136295 small"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 rating-label-and-score">9.0<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div></li><li class="jsx-4138185864"><label for="rating-category-ease_of_use" class="jsx-4138185864 rating-label-and-score">User Experience</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-category-ease_of_use" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="9.1" class="jsx-1538136295 small"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 rating-label-and-score">9.1<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div></li><li class="jsx-4138185864"><label for="rating-category-customer_support" class="jsx-4138185864 rating-label-and-score">Customer Support</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-category-customer_support" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="8.6" class="jsx-1538136295 small"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 rating-label-and-score">8.6<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div></li><li class="jsx-4138185864"><label for="rating-category-pricing_plans" class="jsx-4138185864 rating-label-and-score">Price & Value</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-category-pricing_plans" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="7.5" class="jsx-1538136295 small"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 rating-label-and-score">7.5<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div></li></ul><h3 id="rv-overview" class="heading-6">Proton VPN Pros & Cons</h3><div class="jsx-1093024940 pros-cons"><h3 class="heading-3 btn-pros-cons btn-pros-cons__pros active"><button class="jsx-1093024940">Pros</button></h3><ul class="jsx-1623820870 custom-tick-list green-icons active"><li class="jsx-1623820870"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="32" height="32" class="jsx-1623820870 icon-tick"><use xlink:href="#svg-tick" class="jsx-1623820870"></use></svg><span class="jsx-1623820870">One of few truly no-logs VPNs</span></li><li class="jsx-1623820870"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="32" height="32" class="jsx-1623820870 icon-tick"><use xlink:href="#svg-tick" class="jsx-1623820870"></use></svg><span class="jsx-1623820870">Open-sourced & independently audited apps</span></li><li class="jsx-1623820870"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="32" height="32" class="jsx-1623820870 icon-tick"><use xlink:href="#svg-tick" class="jsx-1623820870"></use></svg><span class="jsx-1623820870">Excellent free version with unlimited data</span></li><li class="jsx-1623820870"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="32" height="32" class="jsx-1623820870 icon-tick"><use xlink:href="#svg-tick" class="jsx-1623820870"></use></svg><span class="jsx-1623820870">Works with US Netflix, Disney+ & BBC iPlayer</span></li><li class="jsx-1623820870"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="32" height="32" class="jsx-1623820870 icon-tick"><use xlink:href="#svg-tick" class="jsx-1623820870"></use></svg><span class="jsx-1623820870">Allows port forwarding for fast torrenting</span></li><li class="jsx-1623820870"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="32" height="32" class="jsx-1623820870 icon-tick"><use xlink:href="#svg-tick" class="jsx-1623820870"></use></svg><span class="jsx-1623820870">Attractive & easy to use apps</span></li></ul><h3 class="heading-3 btn-pros-cons btn-pros-cons__cons"><button class="jsx-1093024940">Cons</button></h3><ul class="jsx-1623820870 custom-tick-list red-icons"><li class="jsx-1623820870"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="32" height="32" class="jsx-1623820870 icon-cross"><use xlink:href="#svg-cross" class="jsx-1623820870"></use></svg><span class="jsx-1623820870">Premium Proton VPN is expensive</span></li><li class="jsx-1623820870"><svg 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1.6a1 1 0 0 1-.4 0c-.6 0-.8-.5-1-1v-.2c-.5-.7-6.5-13.2-6.6-13.3-.1-.5 0-1 .5-1.2L40 30h.4l.5.1c.2.1.4.4.9 1.6v.1l6.3 12.8v.5Z"></path><path stroke="#096962" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-miterlimit="10" stroke-width="1.6" d="m10.9 3 3.3 5.4M37.6 3l-3.4 5.4M24 .8v6.1"></path></g></svg><div class="jsx-1962843399 text"><h3 class="heading-5">Why Trust Us?</h3><div class="jsx-1962843399"><p>We’re fully independent and have been reviewing VPNs since 2016. Our ratings are based on our own testing results and are unaffected by financial incentives. Learn <a href="https://www.top10vpn.com/about/">who we are</a> and <a href="https://www.top10vpn.com/about/how-we-review-vpns/">how we test VPNs</a>.</p> </div></div></div><div class="jsx-4138185864"></div><section class="jsx-2580530280 block-text intro-block"><div><p>Since 2017, Proton VPN has been one of the most <b>popular</b> and <b>trusted</b> VPNs on the market. It was created and is still run by Proton AG, the Swiss-based company behind other popular privacy and security services like Proton Mail and Proton Drive.</p> <p>Proton VPN is different from most other top VPNs in that it has both a <b>paid-for</b> version and a <b>free</b> version. In this article, you’ll find a comprehensive review of both versions of Proton VPN. We compare them to each other, as well as other similar rival VPNs.</p> <p>For a summary of our findings from testing and reviewing Proton VPN, watch the video below:</p> </div><div class="jsx-1808564872 video-wrapper yt-widescreen"><div class="jsx-1808564872 aspect-ratio-wrapper"><button class="jsx-1808564872 play">Play</button><div class="jsx-1808564872 img"><img alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 90vw, 60vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2023%2F08%2FProton-VPN-Short-Review-Poster.png&w=256&q=90 256w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2023%2F08%2FProton-VPN-Short-Review-Poster.png&w=320&q=90 320w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2023%2F08%2FProton-VPN-Short-Review-Poster.png&w=375&q=90 375w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2023%2F08%2FProton-VPN-Short-Review-Poster.png&w=384&q=90 384w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2023%2F08%2FProton-VPN-Short-Review-Poster.png&w=768&q=90 768w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2023%2F08%2FProton-VPN-Short-Review-Poster.png&w=1024&q=90 1024w" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2023%2F08%2FProton-VPN-Short-Review-Poster.png&w=1024&q=90"/></div></div><script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"VPN Experts Review Proton VPN in Under One Minute","description":"Our experts have condensed the most important results from their in-depth testing into this short Proton VPN video review to give you an insight into what using Proton VPN is really 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class="jsx-3372596398">Add to compare</label></div></th></tr></thead><tbody class="jsx-3168473534"><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">Data Cap</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 ">Unlimited</td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body">Unlimited</td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">Local Download Speed</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 ">87Mbps</td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body">98Mbps</td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">Logging Policy</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 ">No Logs</td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body">No Logs</td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">Data Leaks</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 ">No</td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">Jurisdiction</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 ">Switzerland (Privacy Haven)</td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body">Switzerland (Privacy Haven)</td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">Servers</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 ">6,587</td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body">200</td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">IP Addresses</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 ">6,587+</td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body">200+</td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">Countries with Servers</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 ">112</td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body">5</td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">US Netflix</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 ">Yes</td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">Torrenting</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 ">Partially</td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">Simultaneous Connections</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 ">10</td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body">1</td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">Works In China</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 ">No</td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">Support</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 ">Email & Online Resources Only</td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body">Email & Online Resources Only</td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">Cheapest Price</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 "><span><span data-dollar-value="4.99">$4.99</span>/mo over 24 Months</span></td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body"><span>Free</span></td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">Money-Back Guarantee</th><td class="jsx-3168473534 ">30-day Money-Back Guarantee</td><td class="jsx-3168473534 cell-body">-</td></tr><tr class="jsx-3168473534"><th class="jsx-3168473534">Official Website</th><td colSpan="2" class="jsx-3168473534 website"><a href="/goto/?&type=prp&name=protonvpn&pagetype=Review&linktype=text" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored noindex noreferrer" target="_blank" data-swiftype-index="false" data-outlink-cta="true">ProtonVPN.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div></section><section class="review-block" id="rv-privacy"><div class="jsx-985004937 subheading"><div class="jsx-985004937 container review-wrapper"><h2 class="jsx-985004937">Privacy</h2><h3 class="jsx-985004937">A Private, Truly No-Logs VPN Service</h3></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2320589452 section-rating"><div style="margin-bottom:null" class="jsx-2320589452 modified-block-highlighted"><div class="jsx-2320589452 rating"><label for="rating-section-logging_jurisdiction" class="jsx-2320589452 heading-5 title">Privacy & Logging Policy Rating</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-section-logging_jurisdiction" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="9.5" class="jsx-1538136295 default"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 heading-5">9.5<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-group"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-children"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="18" height="18" class="jsx-2320589452"><use xlink:href="#svg-question" class="jsx-2320589452"></use></svg><i class="jsx-3326824981 arrow bottom"></i></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast large"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-wrapper"><span class="jsx-3326824981 flex showOnDesktop"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-header">How is this calculated?</span><button aria-label="Close" class="jsx-3326824981 button-text">Close</button></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-content"><div class="jsx-2320589452"><p>We analyze and dissect the VPN service’s logging and privacy policy. A VPN should never log and store:</p> <ul> <li>Your real IP address</li> <li>Connection timestamps</li> <li>DNS requests</li> </ul> <p>Headquarters outside of 14 Eyes or EU jurisdictions are also preferable.</p> </div></span></span></span></span></div><div class="jsx-2320589452 text"><p>Proton VPN is a legitimate service that you can trust to keep your online activity private and anonymous. Its zero-logs privacy policy has been audited and verified by third parties and real world cases. The VPN does not collect or sell any user data, and its Swiss jurisdiction also means it doesn’t have to adhere to any data retention laws.</p></div></div><p class="jsx-2320589452 section-ranking">Ranked #3 out of 73 VPNs for Privacy</p></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div><p>Here’s a summary of the data that Proton VPN logs:</p> </div></div><div class="container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2614248257 table-yes-no-wrapper"><table class="jsx-2614248257 table-yes-no table-negative active"><thead class="jsx-2614248257"><tr class="jsx-2614248257"><th class="jsx-2614248257">Data Type</th><th class="jsx-2614248257">Logged by Proton VPN</th></tr></thead><tbody class="jsx-2614248257"><tr class="jsx-2614248257 yes"><td class="jsx-2614248257">Account Information</td><td class="jsx-2614248257">Yes</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2614248257 no"><td class="jsx-2614248257">Browsing Activity</td><td class="jsx-2614248257">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2614248257 no"><td class="jsx-2614248257">Date of Last Connection</td><td class="jsx-2614248257">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2614248257 no"><td class="jsx-2614248257">Device Information</td><td class="jsx-2614248257">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2614248257 no"><td class="jsx-2614248257">DNS Queries</td><td class="jsx-2614248257">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2614248257 no"><td class="jsx-2614248257">Individual Bandwidth Usage</td><td class="jsx-2614248257">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2614248257 no"><td class="jsx-2614248257">Individual Connection Timestamps</td><td class="jsx-2614248257">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2614248257 no"><td class="jsx-2614248257">ISP</td><td class="jsx-2614248257">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2614248257 no"><td class="jsx-2614248257">Number of Simultaneous Connections</td><td class="jsx-2614248257">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2614248257 no"><td class="jsx-2614248257">Originating IP Address</td><td class="jsx-2614248257">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2614248257 no"><td class="jsx-2614248257">VPN Server IP</td><td class="jsx-2614248257">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2614248257 no"><td class="jsx-2614248257">VPN Server Location</td><td class="jsx-2614248257">No</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div><div class="block-highlighted block-highlighted--orange"> <p>You can read <a href="https://protonvpn.com/privacy-policy" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Proton VPN’s full privacy policy</a> for both its free and paid apps on its website. </p> </div> <p>Proton VPN is one of precious few VPNs that actually has a <b>truly zero-logs policy</b> — almost no information about you is stored whatsoever. This policy is exactly the same whether you use the <b>free or premium version of the app</b>.</p> <p>The only thing that Proton VPN stores is the email you give when you create an account. You can easily distance yourself from this by using a brand new, anonymous email address.</p> <p>All profile data is encrypted and stored locally on its servers and is immediately deleted when you terminate your account.</p> <div id="attachment_1284410" style="width: 2260px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1284410" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2023/12/Proton-VPN-Privacy-Policy.webp" alt="An Image of Callum Tennant analyzing Proton VPN's Privacy Policy on a macOS laptop." width="2250" height="1498" class="size-full wp-image-1284410"><p id="caption-attachment-1284410" class="wp-caption-text">Proton VPN’s logging policy goes on to clearly describe what information is and is not retained by the service.</p></div> <p>This is one of <a href="/guides/no-logs-vpn/">the best VPN logging policies</a> we’ve ever seen — especially as it’s been <b>proven to be true</b>.</p> <p>Proton VPN was put to the test in January 2019, when a Swiss court approved a request asking for information about a Proton VPN user. Proton VPN was <b>unable to provide any user data</b>, as it simply hadn’t stored any.</p> <p>This means Proton VPN is part of a small number of VPN services to have had their logging policies verified by <b>a real-world test</b> — we believe this to be the ultimate test of a VPN’s privacy policy.</p> <p>Proton VPN has also had its logging policy audited by a third party. Published in April 2022 by Securitum, <a href="https://protonvpn.com/blog/no-logs-audit/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">the audit confirmed</a> that Proton VPN doesn’t retain any user data.</p> <h3>Proton VPN is Based in Switzerland</h3> <p>Proton VPN operates under the jurisdiction of <b>Switzerland</b>, which is a good base for a VPN service provider.</p> <div class="block-highlighted block-highlighted--blue"> <p><b>Switzerland is a good VPN jurisdiction for these reasons:</b></p> <ol> <li>Switzerland has <b>strong privacy laws</b>, a history of respecting user privacy, and does not require VPN providers to store data on users.</li> <li>Switzerland is <b>not part of the EU</b>, allowing it to sidestep all EU data retention laws, like the Data Retention Directive (2006).</li> <li>Switzerland is <b>not a member of the 14 Eyes alliance</b> or any other intelligence sharing coalition, meaning it does not have a formal structure set up for collecting and sharing surveillance data with other nations.</li> </ol> </div> <p>All of Switzerland’s privacy-hostile laws, like <a href="https://www.admin.ch/opc/de/classified-compilation/20120872/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BÜPF and NDG</a>, <a href="https://protonmail.com/blog/swiss-surveillance-law/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>do not apply to Proton VPN</b></a> since the company isn’t considered a “major telecommunication operator” nor a “major internet service provider.”</p> <p>This means Proton VPN benefits from all the advantages of its Swiss base, while also not having to abide by the drawbacks.</p> <h3>How Private Is Proton VPN Compared to Other VPNs?</h3> <p>The table below compares Proton VPN to five other private VPN services based on jurisdiction, data collection, and logging policy audits.</p> </div><div data-sheet-id="1HDQILVrKhpxhVGojULFiSTsQ2pO4XN3M8Vh5dnnTqdM|2100424648"><div style="height:272px" class="jsx-216598542 skel"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-head"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div></div></div><div></div></div></section><section class="review-block" id="rv-speed"><div class="jsx-985004937 subheading"><div class="jsx-985004937 container review-wrapper"><h2 class="jsx-985004937">Speed</h2><h3 class="jsx-985004937">Fast Local Download & Upload Speeds on Both Versions</h3></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2320589452 section-rating"><div style="margin-bottom:null" class="jsx-2320589452 modified-block-highlighted"><div class="jsx-2320589452 rating"><label for="rating-section-speed_reliability" class="jsx-2320589452 heading-5 title">Speed Rating</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-section-speed_reliability" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="8.6" class="jsx-1538136295 default"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 heading-5">8.6<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-group"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-children"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="18" height="18" class="jsx-2320589452"><use xlink:href="#svg-question" class="jsx-2320589452"></use></svg><i class="jsx-3326824981 arrow bottom"></i></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast large"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-wrapper"><span class="jsx-3326824981 flex showOnDesktop"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-header">How is this calculated?</span><button aria-label="Close" class="jsx-3326824981 button-text">Close</button></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-content"><div class="jsx-2320589452"><p>We calculate the VPN’s speed rating using our download speeds, upload speeds, and ping (latency) measurements.</p> <p>We regularly test the VPN’s local and international speeds using a dedicated 100Mbps internet connection in New York, USA.</p> </div></span></span></span></span></div><div class="jsx-2320589452 text"><p>Proton VPN is a very fast VPN, with an average local download speed of 87Mbps. However, it has fallen behind its big rivals in our recent speed tests. Even using WireGuard, its local download speeds are consistently slower than NordVPN, IPVanish, and several others. Proton VPN Free, though, is the fastest free VPN on the market.</p></div></div><p class="jsx-2320589452 section-ranking">Ranked #13 out of 73 VPNs for Speed</p></div><div><p>To perform our speed tests we connected to Proton VPN servers located across six different continents. We use a 100Mbps internet connection, similar to what your baseline speed at home might be. Here are the results:</p> </div><div data-sheet-id="1HDQILVrKhpxhVGojULFiSTsQ2pO4XN3M8Vh5dnnTqdM|638408021"><div style="height:276px" class="jsx-216598542 skel"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-head"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div></div></div><div><div id="attachment_959159" style="width: 1210px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-959159" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-959159" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2023/05/protonvpn-macos-speedtest.jpg" alt="Running a speed test using our New York server with Proton VPN. It is producing a fast download speed of over 90Mbps." width="1200" height="885"><p id="caption-attachment-959159" class="wp-caption-text">While Proton VPN’s local download speeds are good, we’ve seen plenty better.</p></div> <p>Oddly, despite testing from New York, US, Proton VPN actually produced faster download speeds on several other test servers located farther from us than its New York server.</p> <p>There’s a chance that its New York servers may just be slower or more congested than others, and that the download speeds you get on a server near you will be faster.</p> <p>Proton VPN did struggle with download speeds on servers located extremely far away, though: 64Mbps in South Africa and 76Mbps in Australia are decent numbers, and better than a lot of less reputable VPNs, but it’s still slower than big-name rivals like <a href="/reviews/hotspot-shield/#rv-speed">Hotspot Shield</a> or even Ivacy VPN.</p> <div class="block-highlighted block-highlighted--orange"> <p><span style="color: #5e2314;"><b>EXPERT ADVICE:</b></span> To get the fastest speeds, make sure that ‘VPN Accelerator’ is enabled in your app’s settings. It can be found in the Connection tab.</p> </div> <h3>Proton VPN Free Is the Fastest Free VPN</h3> <p>Proton VPN’s free app, however, really impressed us in our testing. In fact, <b>Proton VPN Free is the fastest free VPN we’ve ever tested</b>.</p> <p>You can see the free version’s speed test results in the table below:</p> </div><div data-sheet-id="1HDQILVrKhpxhVGojULFiSTsQ2pO4XN3M8Vh5dnnTqdM|446685103"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-head"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div></div></div><div><p>Not only are its raw upload and download speeds impressive, but Proton VPN Free is the only reputable free VPN with <b>no data cap</b>. That means you’ll <b>never run out of bandwidth</b> for downloading, streaming, gaming, or anything else.</p> <p>Just beware that with only 200 free servers available to connect to (versus 6,587 for the paid app) your speeds might not be as consistent due to congestion.</p> </div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"></div></section><section class="review-block" id="rv-streaming"><div class="jsx-985004937 subheading"><div class="jsx-985004937 container review-wrapper"><h2 class="jsx-985004937">Streaming</h2><h3 class="jsx-985004937">Proton VPN Is Great for Streaming - but Not the Free Version</h3></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2320589452 section-rating"><div style="margin-bottom:null" class="jsx-2320589452 modified-block-highlighted"><div class="jsx-2320589452 rating"><label for="rating-section-streaming" class="jsx-2320589452 heading-5 title">Streaming Rating</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-section-streaming" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="9.5" class="jsx-1538136295 default"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 heading-5">9.5<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-group"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-children"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="18" height="18" class="jsx-2320589452"><use xlink:href="#svg-question" class="jsx-2320589452"></use></svg><i class="jsx-3326824981 arrow bottom"></i></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast large"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-wrapper"><span class="jsx-3326824981 flex showOnDesktop"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-header">How is this calculated?</span><button aria-label="Close" class="jsx-3326824981 button-text">Close</button></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-content"><div class="jsx-2320589452"><p>This rating is calculated by how many different streaming services and regional content libraries the VPN can unblock, and how consistently it can access them.</p> <p>We test access to Netflix, Disney+, Max, Amazon Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, and many more platforms on a weekly basis.</p> </div></span></span></span></span></div><div class="jsx-2320589452 text"><p>Proton VPN has recently improved its streaming performance. It now works with 6 Netflix regions, HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and more. It’s an excellent VPN for streaming—but only if you pay for it. The free version of Proton VPN doesn’t unblock any of those streaming sites.</p></div></div><p class="jsx-2320589452 section-ranking">Ranked #16 out of 73 VPNs for Streaming</p></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div><p>Here’s a table showing the most popular streaming services that Proton VPN’s premium and free services can access:</p> </div></div><div class="container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-1766784414 table-yes-no-wrapper"><table class="jsx-1766784414 table-yes-no table-positive"><thead class="jsx-1766784414"><tr class="jsx-1766784414"><th class="jsx-1766784414">Streaming Service</th><th class="jsx-1766784414">Works with Proton VPN</th><th class="jsx-1766784414">Works with Proton VPN Free</th></tr></thead><tbody class="jsx-1766784414"><tr class="jsx-1766784414"><td class="jsx-1766784414">Amazon Prime Video</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 yes">Yes</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 no">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-1766784414"><td class="jsx-1766784414">BBC iPlayer</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 yes">Yes</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 no">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-1766784414"><td class="jsx-1766784414">Channel 4</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 no">No</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 no">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-1766784414"><td class="jsx-1766784414">Disney+</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 yes">Yes</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 no">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-1766784414"><td class="jsx-1766784414">Hotstar India</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 no">No</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 no">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-1766784414"><td class="jsx-1766784414">Hulu</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 yes">Yes</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 no">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-1766784414"><td class="jsx-1766784414">ITVX</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 no">No</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 no">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-1766784414"><td class="jsx-1766784414">Max</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 yes">Yes</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 no">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-1766784414"><td class="jsx-1766784414">Netflix US</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 yes">Yes</td><td class="jsx-1766784414 no">No</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div><p>Proton VPN’s streaming ability depends on the plan you subscribe to. While its <b>free servers</b> are blocked by Netflix, its Plus servers consistently work with <b>US Netflix and 5 other regions</b>.</p> <div id="attachment_1353644" style="width: 2010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1353644" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/Proton-VPN-with-US-Netflix-on-macOS.webp" alt="An Image Testing Proton VPN with US Netflix on macOS." width="2000" height="1332" class="size-full wp-image-1353644"><p id="caption-attachment-1353644" class="wp-caption-text">Proton VPN works well with US Netflix.</p></div> <p>Although <a href="https://protonvpn.com/support/watch-netflix-with-vpn/">Proton VPN claims</a> it works with Netflix “in almost every country,” our tests reveal it unblocks just 6 Netflix regions. </p> <p>Though higher than average, this is significantly fewer than other top VPNs, like ExpressVPN and NordVPN, which can access 18 and 17 regions respectively.</p> <p>Proton VPN also fails to unblock many of the most popular Netflix regions, including Australia, Canada, and the UK.</p> <h3>Proton VPN Works with the Best Streaming Sites from Around the World</h3> <p>Not only is Proton VPN a great Netflix VPN, it also unblocks Hulu, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. In our latest round of tests, we even found it worked to <a href="https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/watch-afl-overseas/">watch the Australian Football League from abroad</a>.</p> <p>In the screenshot below, you can see us testing Proton VPN with BBC iPlayer:</p> <div id="attachment_280387" style="width: 710px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-280387" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-280387 size-full" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2022/03/protonvpn-streaming-bbc-iplayer.jpg" alt="Using Proton VPN to unblock BBC iPlayer" width="700" height="467"><p id="caption-attachment-280387" class="wp-caption-text">Proton VPN worked with BBC iPlayer every time we tested it.</p></div> <p><b>Below is a list of Proton VPN’s servers we tested that successfully unblock popular streaming services:</b></p> </div><div data-sheet-id="1HDQILVrKhpxhVGojULFiSTsQ2pO4XN3M8Vh5dnnTqdM|1758447786"><div style="height:208px" class="jsx-216598542 skel"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-head"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div></div></div><div><p>Don’t judge the free version too harshly — we did find it works with F1TV to <a href="https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/watch-f1-free/">stream live F1 races without paying</a>. Plus, it’s extremely rare for free VPNs to work with any streaming sites.</p> <p>We’ve made an up-to-date <a href="/guides/free-vpn-for-netflix/">list of the best free VPNs for Netflix</a> to help you find one.</p> </div></div></section><section class="review-block" id="rv-torrenting"><div class="jsx-985004937 subheading"><div class="jsx-985004937 container review-wrapper"><h2 class="jsx-985004937">Torrenting</h2><h3 class="jsx-985004937">Fast & Secure Choice for Torrenting, but Only On Premium Subscription Plans</h3></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2320589452 section-rating"><div style="margin-bottom:null" class="jsx-2320589452 modified-block-highlighted"><div class="jsx-2320589452 rating"><label for="rating-section-torrenting" class="jsx-2320589452 heading-5 title">Torrenting Rating</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-section-torrenting" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="9.2" class="jsx-1538136295 default"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 heading-5">9.2<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-group"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-children"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="18" height="18" class="jsx-2320589452"><use xlink:href="#svg-question" class="jsx-2320589452"></use></svg><i class="jsx-3326824981 arrow bottom"></i></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast large"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-wrapper"><span class="jsx-3326824981 flex showOnDesktop"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-header">How is this calculated?</span><button aria-label="Close" class="jsx-3326824981 button-text">Close</button></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-content"><div class="jsx-2320589452"><p>This rating is determined by the VPN’s torrenting speeds, the percentage of servers that allow P2P file sharing, the service’s privacy and trustworthiness, and useful settings like port forwarding.</p> <p>For speed specifically, we calculate the VPN’s average download bitrate using our bespoke torrenting setup.</p> </div></span></span></span></span></div><div class="jsx-2320589452 text"><p>Proton VPN is a great VPN for safe torrenting, even if it’s not quite as good as rivals like PIA or Mullvad. We love that it offers P2P-optimized servers, port forwarding to boost seeding speeds, and we found its kill switch to be 100% reliable. With an average bitrate of 9.7MiB/s, it also delivers fast downloads. Proton VPN Free cannot be used for torrenting, though — it’s blocked on all servers.</p></div></div><p class="jsx-2320589452 section-ranking">Ranked #4 out of 73 VPNs for Torrenting</p></div><div><p>Our P2P tests found that <a href="/guides/protonvpn-torrenting/">torrenting with Proton VPN</a> is <b>private</b>, <b>secure</b>, and <b>fast</b>.</p> <div id="attachment_280399" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-280399" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-280399 size-full" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2022/03/protonvpn-torrenting-test.jpg" alt="Using Proton VPN to safely download a torrent file" width="1000" height="763"><p id="caption-attachment-280399" class="wp-caption-text">Proton VPN hid our P2P activity from our ISP.</p></div> <p>All Proton VPN’s server locations allow torrenting <a href="https://protonvpn.com/support/p2p-vpn-redirection/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">through P2P VPN redirect</a>, which means that your traffic may be <b>securely re-routed to a server closer to you</b> for better download speeds.</p> <p>There are also high-performance servers specifically optimized for torrenting — they’re clearly marked within the app, but you can torrent on any server you like.</p> <div id="attachment_149130" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-149130" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-149130 size-full" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2020/10/protonvpn-torrenting-servers.png" alt="Proton VPN torrenting" width="400" height="298"><p id="caption-attachment-149130" class="wp-caption-text">Proton VPN includes servers optimized for P2P activity.</p></div> <p>Proton VPN has recently increased the number of these P2P-optimized servers, improving the spread of their locations. There are now <b>torrenting-optimized servers in 85 countries</b>, compared to just 20 previously.</p> <p>However, while testing these, we noticed almost <b>zero difference in download bitrates</b> between P2P-labeled servers and regular servers.</p> <p>Whichever server you choose and wherever you are in the world, <a href="/best-vpn/torrenting-vpn/">Proton VPN is a great torrenting VPN</a> — we just wish you could use the free version for it, too.</p> <h3>Proton VPN Supports Port Forwarding</h3> <p>Proton VPN is one of only a few VPNs that support port forwarding. Using this, you can bypass the NAT firewall on your router and transfer files faster.</p> <div id="attachment_287527" style="width: 320px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-287527" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-287527 " src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2022/04/protonvpn-port-forwarding.jpg" alt="Enabling port forwarding within the Proton VPN app" width="310" height="533"><p id="caption-attachment-287527" class="wp-caption-text">Port forwarding can be enabled from the app home screen.</p></div> <p>Proton VPN is a fast torrenting VPN anyway, but <b>port forwarding increased our P2P speeds by 10%</b>. The only downside is that it’s currently only available on the Windows app. We hope Proton VPN adds it to other platforms soon.</p> </div></div></section><section class="review-block" id="rv-price-&-value"><div class="jsx-985004937 subheading"><div class="jsx-985004937 container review-wrapper"><h2 class="jsx-985004937">Price & Value</h2><h3 class="jsx-985004937">Several Expensive Pricing Plans</h3></div></div><div class="container review-wrapper"><div class="price-order"><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text"><div class="jsx-2320589452 section-rating"><div style="margin-bottom:null" class="jsx-2320589452 modified-block-highlighted"><div class="jsx-2320589452 rating"><label for="rating-section-pricing_plans" class="jsx-2320589452 heading-5 title">Price & Value Rating</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-section-pricing_plans" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="7.5" class="jsx-1538136295 default"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 heading-5">7.5<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-group"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-children"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="18" height="18" class="jsx-2320589452"><use xlink:href="#svg-question" class="jsx-2320589452"></use></svg><i class="jsx-3326824981 arrow bottom"></i></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast large"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-wrapper"><span class="jsx-3326824981 flex showOnDesktop"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-header">How is this calculated?</span><button aria-label="Close" class="jsx-3326824981 button-text">Close</button></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-content"><div class="jsx-2320589452"><p>While we do assign a ‘Price & Value’ rating, it doesn’t contribute to the Overall Rating. We believe the reader should decide what is or isn’t a reasonable price.</p> <p>A good rating isn’t just based on how cheap the VPN is, but for the overall value it offers.</p> </div></span></span></span></span></div><div class="jsx-2320589452 text"><p>As good as Proton VPN is, we still consider it expensive compared to similar VPN services. Even its two-year plan averages out at <span data-dollar-value="4.99">$4.99</span> per month — more than Private Internet Access and Surfshark combined. The free version of Proton VPN offers excellent value, though, and is a great way to try the VPN before you purchase a subscription.</p></div></div><p class="jsx-2320589452 section-ranking">Ranked #11 out of 73 VPNs for Price & Value</p></div><div><p>Proton VPN has a free plan and two paid plans: <b>Plus</b> and <b>Unlimited</b>. Here’s an overview:</p> </div></div><ol class="jsx-2296316148 pricing-plan-tiles"><li class="jsx-2296316148"><a href="/goto/?&type=prp&name=protonvpn&pagetype=Review&linktype=text" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored noindex noreferrer" target="_blank" data-swiftype-index="false" data-outlink-cta="true"><p class="jsx-2296316148 ppt-period">Monthly</p><div class="jsx-2296316148 ppt-cost"><p class="jsx-2296316148"><span data-dollar-value="9.99">$9.99</span>/mo</p><span class="jsx-2296316148 small-text"><b>Plus Plan:</b> Billed <span data-dollar-value="9.99">$9.99</span> every month</span></div><span class="jsx-2296316148 empty"> </span></a></li><li class="jsx-2296316148"><a href="/goto/?&type=prp&name=protonvpn&pagetype=Review&linktype=text" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored noindex noreferrer" target="_blank" data-swiftype-index="false" data-outlink-cta="true"><p class="jsx-2296316148 ppt-period">12 Month(s)</p><div class="jsx-2296316148 ppt-cost"><p class="jsx-2296316148"><span data-dollar-value="5.99">$5.99</span>/mo</p><span class="jsx-2296316148 small-text"><b>Plus Plan:</b> Billed <span data-dollar-value="71.88">$71.88</span> for the first 12 months, then <span data-dollar-value="96.00">$96.00</span> every 12 months thereafter</span></div><span class="jsx-2296316148 button--pill">Save 20%</span></a></li><li class="jsx-2296316148"><a href="/goto/?&type=prp&name=protonvpn&pagetype=Review&linktype=text" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored noindex noreferrer" target="_blank" data-swiftype-index="false" data-outlink-cta="true"><p class="jsx-2296316148 ppt-period">2 Year(s)</p><div class="jsx-2296316148 ppt-cost"><p class="jsx-2296316148"><span data-dollar-value="4.99">$4.99</span>/mo</p><span class="jsx-2296316148 small-text"><b>Plus Plan:</b> Billed <span data-dollar-value="119.76">$119.76</span> for the first 2 years, then <span data-dollar-value="159.00">$159.00</span> every 2 years thereafter</span></div><span class="jsx-2296316148 button--pill">Save 33%</span></a></li></ol><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text"><div><p>Here is a table comparing the features of each Proton VPN subscription plan:</p> <table class="table-default table-not-stacked;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;"> <thead> <tr> <th style="min-width: 170px;"></th> <th style="min-width: 170px;"><center>Free</center></th> <th style="min-width: 170px;"><center>Plus</center></th> <th style="min-width: 170px;"><center>Unlimited</center></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><center><b>Monthly Price</b></center></td> <td><center>Free</center></td> <td><center><span data-dollar-value="4.99">$4.99</span></center></td> <td><center><span data-dollar-value="7.99">$7.99</span></center></td> </tr> <tr> <td><center><b>Simultaneous Connections</b></center></td> <td><center>1</center></td> <td><center>10</center></td> <td><center>10</center></td> </tr> <tr> <td><center><b>US Netflix</b></center></td> <td><center>No</center></td> <td><center>Yes</center></td> <td><center>Yes</center></td> </tr> <tr> <td><center><b>Countries</b></center></td> <td><center>5</center></td> <td><center>112</center></td> <td><center>112</center></td> </tr> <tr> <td><center><b>Secure Core</b></center></td> <td><center>No</center></td> <td><center>Yes</center></td> <td><center>Yes</center></td> </tr> <tr> <td><center><b>Additional Services</b></center></td> <td><center>None</center></td> <td><center>None</center></td> <td><center>Mail, Calendar & Drive</center></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Using the table, you can decide what plan is best for you. It’s worth noting that the features of Proton VPN’s Plus plan and Unlimited Plan are <b>identical</b> — the Unlimited plan just gives you access to other Proton products.</p> <p>If you only want the VPN, we recommend choosing the <b>Plus</b> option.</p> <p>You can purchase the Plus plan monthly, every year, or every two years. The Proton VPN monthly package costs <span data-dollar-value="9.99">$9.99</span>, or you can lower the cost by 40% to <span data-dollar-value="5.99">$5.99</span> if you purchase annually. The two-year plan costs the equivalent of <span data-dollar-value="4.99">$4.99</span> a month (you pay for it all up-front), which is an overall <b>saving of 50%</b>.</p> <p><span data-dollar-value="9.99">$9.99</span> is actually a pretty reasonable price for a one-month subscription, as VPNs always charge much more for shorter-term memberships. However, its best price is pretty expensive compared to the competition — there are several <a href="/best-vpn/">top-rated VPN services</a> that are cheaper.</p> </div></div></div><h3>Payment & Refund Options</h3><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text"><div><p>Proton VPN accepts payment via these methods:</p> </div></div><ol class="jsx-786123753 icon-legend-list"><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2Ficons%2Fpayment-options%2Famex.png&w=48&q=75 1x, /_next/image/?url=%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2Ficons%2Fpayment-options%2Famex.png&w=96&q=75 2x" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2Ficons%2Fpayment-options%2Famex.png&w=96&q=75"/><span class="jsx-786123753">American Express</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/payment-options/bank_transfer.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Bank Wire / Direct Transfer</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2Ficons%2Fpayment-options%2Fbitcoin.png&w=48&q=75 1x, /_next/image/?url=%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2Ficons%2Fpayment-options%2Fbitcoin.png&w=96&q=75 2x" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2Ficons%2Fpayment-options%2Fbitcoin.png&w=96&q=75"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Bitcoin</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/payment-options/cash.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Cash</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/payment-options/mastercard.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Mastercard</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/payment-options/paypal.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">PayPal</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2Ficons%2Fpayment-options%2Fvisa.png&w=48&q=75 1x, /_next/image/?url=%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2Ficons%2Fpayment-options%2Fvisa.png&w=96&q=75 2x" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2Ficons%2Fpayment-options%2Fvisa.png&w=96&q=75"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Visa</span></li></ol><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text"><div><p>The option to pay via <b>cryptocurrency</b> and <b>cash</b> is a nice touch if you don’t want your Proton VPN account to be linked to your bank account. There aren’t many VPNs that offer this.</p> <p>However, there aren’t any international payment options, like AliPay, if you live outside of America or Europe.</p> <p><a href="https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/get-protonvpn-for-free/">Proton VPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee</a>: it’s no-questions-asked, and not subject to any data usage restrictions. Just request a refund by emailing the support team and the money will be back in your account within 14 days.</p> <p>Proton VPN free doesn’t require any payment details — just create an account and you can start using it straight away. This is an approach we love to see VPNs take as it’s so much better for privacy and peace of mind.</p> </div></div></div></section><section class="review-block" id="rv-security"><div class="jsx-985004937 subheading"><div class="jsx-985004937 container review-wrapper"><h2 class="jsx-985004937">Security</h2><h3 class="jsx-985004937">Highly Secure & Open Source</h3></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2320589452 section-rating"><div style="margin-bottom:null" class="jsx-2320589452 modified-block-highlighted"><div class="jsx-2320589452 rating"><label for="rating-section-encryption_security" class="jsx-2320589452 heading-5 title">Security & Technical Features Rating</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-section-encryption_security" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="9" class="jsx-1538136295 default"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 heading-5">9.0<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-group"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-children"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="18" height="18" class="jsx-2320589452"><use xlink:href="#svg-question" class="jsx-2320589452"></use></svg><i class="jsx-3326824981 arrow bottom"></i></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast large"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-wrapper"><span class="jsx-3326824981 flex showOnDesktop"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-header">How is this calculated?</span><button aria-label="Close" class="jsx-3326824981 button-text">Close</button></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-content"><div class="jsx-2320589452"><p>A secure VPN must offer OpenVPN or WireGuard protocols, AES-256 encryption, and a working kill switch. </p> <p>To calculate this rating, we also factor in additional security settings and features.</p> </div></span></span></span></span></div><div class="jsx-2320589452 text"><p>Proton VPN has excellent security credentials that have been verified by third-party audit. Its open-source apps use industry-standard VPN protocols along with AES-256 encryption, and it easily passed our IP, DNS, and WebRTC leak tests on all platforms. Proton VPN can be trusted to mask your true IP address and encrypt your data.</p></div></div><p class="jsx-2320589452 section-ranking">Ranked #1 out of 73 VPNs for Security</p></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div><p>In the table below you can see all the VPN protocols, encryption ciphers, and technical features that Proton VPN offers:</p> </div></div><div class="container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2909871456 table-selector"><div class="jsx-2909871456 scroller"><button data-title="Protocols" class="jsx-2909871456 button-select active">Protocols</button><button data-title="Encryption" class="jsx-2909871456 button-select">Encryption</button><button data-title="Security" class="jsx-2909871456 button-select">Security</button><button data-title="Advanced Features" class="jsx-2909871456 button-select">Advanced Features</button><div class="jsx-2909871456 spacer"></div></div></div><div class="jsx-2909871456 table-yes-no-wrapper"><table class="jsx-2909871456 table-yes-no table-positive active"><thead class="jsx-2909871456"><tr class="jsx-2909871456"><th class="jsx-2909871456">Protocols</th><th class="jsx-2909871456">Available in Proton VPN</th></tr></thead><tbody class="jsx-2909871456"><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">IKEv2/IPSec</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">OpenVPN (TCP/UDP)</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">WireGuard</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="jsx-2909871456 table-yes-no table-positive"><thead class="jsx-2909871456"><tr class="jsx-2909871456"><th class="jsx-2909871456">Encryption</th><th class="jsx-2909871456">Available in Proton VPN</th></tr></thead><tbody class="jsx-2909871456"><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">AES-128</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">AES-192</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">AES-256</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Blowfish</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">ChaCha20</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="jsx-2909871456 table-yes-no table-positive"><thead class="jsx-2909871456"><tr class="jsx-2909871456"><th class="jsx-2909871456">Security</th><th class="jsx-2909871456">Available in Proton VPN</th></tr></thead><tbody class="jsx-2909871456"><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Diskless Servers</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">DNS Leak Blocking</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">First-party DNS</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">IPv6 Leak Blocking</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Supports TCP Port 443</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">VPN Kill Switch</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">WebRTC Leak Blocking</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="jsx-2909871456 table-yes-no table-positive"><thead class="jsx-2909871456"><tr class="jsx-2909871456"><th class="jsx-2909871456">Advanced Features</th><th class="jsx-2909871456">Available in Proton VPN</th></tr></thead><tbody class="jsx-2909871456"><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Ad Blocker</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Dedicated IP</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Double VPN</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">SOCKS</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Split Tunneling</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Static IP</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Tor over VPN Server</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Tracker Blocker</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div><p>Proton VPN is one of only a few VPNs to have both <b>open-source</b> apps and a published <b>third-party security audit</b>.</p> <p>Proton VPN’s Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS apps are all open-source. The source code is <a href="https://github.com/ProtonVPN" rel="noopener" target="_blank">freely available to view on Github</a>, and all vulnerabilities discovered so far have been fixed.</p> <p>The benefit of open-source apps is that anyone can view and contribute to their development. This improves the app’s security due to the error checking of a larger community.</p> <p>This represents a level of transparency and commitment to security that we rarely see from other VPN providers — we love that Proton VPN has made the effort to do this.</p> <h3>Proton VPN’s Highly Encrypted Connections</h3> <p>As part of our security tests, we inspected Proton VPN’s connection logs to assess the strength of the encryption used. We were impressed with what we saw.</p> <p>Here are Proton VPN’s encryption specifications:</p> <ul> <li>Traffic is securely encrypted using the <b>AES-256 cipher</b>.</li> <li>Connections established via an <b>RSA-2048 handshake</b>.</li> <li><b>Perfect Forward Secrecy</b> via an ECDH key exchange.</li> <li>Authentication is provided using an <b>SHA-384 hash</b>.</li> </ul> <div id="attachment_1257677" style="width: 2010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1257677" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2023/12/atQW6Jrf-Proton-VPN-Free-on-macOS-with-Wireshark.webp" alt="Testing Proton VPN Free with Wireshark on macOS" width="2000" height="1332" class="size-full wp-image-1257677"><p id="caption-attachment-1257677" class="wp-caption-text">Proton VPN successfully encrypted our test data transfers.</p></div> <p>Our tests confirm Proton VPN’s encryption exceeds the security needs of most users. The VPN’s encryption will protect and hide your data from your ISP and any potential snooper or attacker.</p> <h3>Proton VPN’s Advanced Security Settings</h3> <p>Proton VPN’s applications include many advanced security and privacy settings. Below we listed the most important app features:</p> <h4>Kill Switch</h4> <p>A VPN kill switch is a key security feature. Without one, you risk exposing your IP address to snoopers if your VPN connection disconnects unexpectedly.</p> <p>Proton VPN includes a kill switch on its Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android apps. It’s not enabled by default, so make sure you turn it on in the ‘Connection’ tab within the Preferences menu.</p> <p>We put Proton VPN’s kill switch to test by running a series of manual IP and DNS leak tests, while disconnecting the VPN connection. In all cases, the kill switch worked perfectly and did not expose our true IP address.</p> <div style="width: 460px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-149136 " src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2020/10/protonvpn-kill-switch.png" alt="Proton VPN's kill switch" width="450" height="440"><p class="wp-caption-text">Proton VPN’s kill switch.</p></div> <h4><b>Split Tunneling</b></h4> <p>With split tunneling, your VPN creates a separate tunnel that goes directly through your ISP, just like you weren’t using a VPN at all.</p> <p>This feature is particularly useful for retaining compatibility with devices and services that require a local IP address, like a wireless printer, for example.</p> <p>Proton VPN includes split tunneling on its Windows and Android app, but it isn’t included on macOS or iOS. To use it, simply toggle on the apps that you want to be excluded from the encrypted VPN tunnel.</p> <div style="width: 491px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-149139 " src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2020/10/protonvpn-split-tunneling.png" alt="Proton VPN's split tunneling setting interface" width="481" height="287"><p class="wp-caption-text">Proton VPN’s split tunneling setting interface.</p></div> <p>We tested split tunneling and were able to access devices on our local network, all while using a Netherlands VPN server to safely download a torrent file.</p> <div class="block-highlighted block-highlighted--orange"> <p><span style="color: #5e2314;"><b>EXPERT ADVICE:</b></span> All apps you exclude from the VPN tunnel will use your true IP address. Never use this setting for sensitive activities, like when using free public WiFi. </p></div> <h3>Proton VPN’s IP & DNS Leak Test Results</h3> <p>Before trusting a VPN with your sensitive data, conducting a real-world IP and DNS leak test is a good way to <a href="/guides/is-my-vpn-working/">verify the VPN is working properly</a>.</p> <p>All of Proton VPN’s apps include IPv6 and DNS leak protection, but we needed to verify these tools actually work. We ran these tests using Proton VPN on both macOS and Android.</p> <p>To test for any IP address leaks we connected to several Proton VPN servers, including the US, South Africa, Germany, and Australia. Proton VPN didn’t leak our true IP address on any server.</p> <div id="attachment_149142" style="width: 710px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-149142" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-149142 size-full" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2020/10/protonvpn-ip-leak-test.png" alt="Proton VPN didn't leak our IP address in our tests" width="700" height="346"><p id="caption-attachment-149142" class="wp-caption-text">Proton VPN didn’t leak our IP address in our third-party tests.</p></div> <p>We then used <a href="/tools/do-i-leak/">our IP and DNS leak testing tool</a> to test Proton VPN for any DNS leaks. DNS leaks occur when your browser routes DNS requests through your ISP instead of the VPN, but we experienced <b>no DNS leaks with Proton VPN</b>.</p> <p>This is no surprise, as Proton VPN operates its own DNS servers, and therefore directly handles your DNS requests. This removes the risk of leaks from third-parties.</p> <div id="attachment_149145" style="width: 710px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-149145" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-149145 size-full" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2020/10/protonvpn-dns-leak-test.png" alt="Proton VPN didn't suffer DNS leaks in our tests" width="700" height="296"><p id="caption-attachment-149145" class="wp-caption-text">Proton VPN didn’t suffer DNS leaks in our tests.</p></div> <h3>NetShield Is a Poor Ad Blocker</h3> <p>Proton VPN Plus and Unlimited subscribers have access to NetShield, the company’s ad, malware, and tracker blocker. You can enable this by clicking on the shield icon from the app home screen.</p> <p>We found NetShield stops malware and trackers effectively, but it was very poor at blocking ads.</p> <div id="attachment_958304" style="width: 1210px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-958304" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2023/05/protonvpn-macos-adblock.jpg" alt="Testing Proton VPN's built-in ad and tracker blocker, NetShield. It returns a 27% success rate with the d3ward ad block testing tool" width="1200" height="917" class="size-full wp-image-958304"><p id="caption-attachment-958304" class="wp-caption-text">Running NetShield through d3ward’s ad block test tool it reported just a 27% success rate.</p></div> <p>Unlike other ad blockers, NetShield doesn’t fully prevent advertising elements from showing on web pages. Instead, it replaces them with a gray box, which is an eyesore.</p> <p>On top of this, NetShield only works when you’re connected to a Proton VPN server. Therefore, you’ll have to stay constantly connected to Proton VPN to stop ads from showing.</p> <h3 id="secure-core">Proton VPN’s Secure Core Servers</h3> <p>Proton VPN owns servers in 68 of its locations. These make up its Secure Core network.</p> <p>This feature — only available on Plus and Unlimited plans — bounces traffic via a Secure Core server before relaying it onto another server in Proton VPN’s network.</p> <p>This feature is an example of <a href="/guides/what-is-double-vpn/">Double VPN, also known as Multi-Hop</a>. Double VPN typically routes your traffic through two VPN servers instead of one, increasing your security.</p> <p>Because Proton VPN owns and has sole access to these servers, Secure Core is even more secure than similar solutions like NordVPN’s or Surfshark’s Double VPN.</p> <p>It wasn’t long ago that Secure Servers only existed in three countries – it’s great to see Proton VPN expanding that number so frequently.</p> <div id="attachment_1337072" style="width: 2510px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1337072" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/Proton-VPN-Secure-Core-Servers-on-iOS.webp" alt="An Image Showing Proton VPN's Secure Core Servers on its iOS app" width="2500" height="1664" class="size-full wp-image-1337072"><p id="caption-attachment-1337072" class="wp-caption-text">Proton VPN’s Secure Core servers setting in the iOS app.</p></div> <p>The drawback of using Secure Core servers is that they <b>noticeably slow down your internet speed</b>.</p> <div class="block-highlighted"> <p><b>Below are the download speed reductions connecting from the UK to UK and US normal servers compared to secure server connections:</b></p> <p><b>Normal Server:</b></p> <ul> <li>US: 87Mbps (13% loss)</li> <li>UK: 89Mbps (11% loss)</li> </ul> <p><b>Secure Core Server:</b></p> <ul> <li>US: 30Mbps (70% loss)</li> <li>UK: 18Mbps (82% loss)</li> </ul> </div> <p>Download speeds are <b>much slower</b> using the Secure Core network given the increased encryption overhead and the extra distance the data has to travel.</p> <h3>Additional Security Features We’d Like to See</h3> <ul> <li>A seriously improved ad blocker. As demonstrated above, NetShield just isn’t good enough. We like that it’s included in the app, but Proton VPN desperately needs to improve it.</li> <li>A working Stealth protocol. Currently, <a href="#rv-bypassing-web-censorship">Proton VPN does not reliably work in China</a>, despite having Stealth protocol available. We’d like to see it improved to the point where it works consistently to beat the Great Firewall.</li> <li>An advanced kill switch. With Proton VPN’s kill switch activated as it is, you have no choice but to lose access to your local network and all the devices on it. A more advanced version could add some customization there.</li> </ul> </div></div></section><section class="review-block" id="rv-server-locations"><div class="jsx-985004937 subheading"><div class="jsx-985004937 container review-wrapper"><h2 class="jsx-985004937">Server Locations</h2><h3 class="jsx-985004937">Large Server Network Spanning 112 Countries</h3></div></div><div class="container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text"><div class="jsx-2320589452 section-rating"><div style="margin-bottom:null" class="jsx-2320589452 modified-block-highlighted"><div class="jsx-2320589452 rating"><label for="rating-section-server_locations" class="jsx-2320589452 heading-5 title">Server Locations Rating</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-section-server_locations" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="9.7" class="jsx-1538136295 default"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 heading-5">9.7<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-group"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-children"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="18" height="18" class="jsx-2320589452"><use xlink:href="#svg-question" class="jsx-2320589452"></use></svg><i class="jsx-3326824981 arrow bottom"></i></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast large"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-wrapper"><span class="jsx-3326824981 flex showOnDesktop"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-header">How is this calculated?</span><button aria-label="Close" class="jsx-3326824981 button-text">Close</button></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-content"><div class="jsx-2320589452"><p>The key factor for calculating this rating is the global spread and coverage of the VPN’s server network.</p> <p>We also consider the total number of servers, the number of city-level servers, and the number of IP addresses available.</p> </div></span></span></span></span></div><div class="jsx-2320589452 text"><p>Proton VPN operates a wide range of server locations with a total of 6,587 servers in 112 countries. This is a good spread of servers, even when compared to top VPNs, like ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access.</p></div></div><p class="jsx-2320589452 section-ranking">Ranked #2 out of 73 VPNs for Server Locations</p></div></div><section class="jsx-4034254054 block__icons"><div class="jsx-4034254054 block"><div class="jsx-4034254054 img"><img src="/static/images/icons/country.svg" alt="Globe with a blue flag" loading="lazy" width="34.24px" height="48px" class="jsx-4034254054"/></div><span class="jsx-4034254054">112 Countries</span></div><div class="jsx-4034254054 block"><div class="jsx-4034254054 img"><img src="/static/images/icons/cities.svg" alt="Image of a city landscape" loading="lazy" width="54.08px" height="48px" class="jsx-4034254054"/></div><span class="jsx-4034254054">140 Cities</span></div><div class="jsx-4034254054 block"><div class="jsx-4034254054 img"><img src="/static/images/icons/ip.svg" alt="Image of a pink marker" loading="lazy" width="32.64px" height="48px" class="jsx-4034254054"/></div><span class="jsx-4034254054">6,587+ IP Addresses</span></div></section><p class="server-outlink"><a href="/goto/?&type=prs&name=protonvpn&clicktype=ServerLocOut.Review&pagetype=Review&linktype=button" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored noindex noreferrer" target="_blank" data-swiftype-index="false" data-outlink-cta="true">See all server locations</a></p><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text"><div><table class="table-default"> <thead> <tr> <th>Continent</th> <th>Countries with Servers</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Europe</b></td> <td>41</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Asia</b></td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Africa</b></td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>South America</b></td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>North America</b></td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Oceania</b></td> <td>2</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p><p>Most of Proton VPN’s servers are physical, bare-metal servers that are actually located in their listed country.</p> <p>Ensuring that servers are genuinely based in such a wide spread of countries is really impressive. Even though there are the exceptions, we really like Proton VPN’s approach here.</p> <p>That said, <b>Proton VPN does rent the vast majority of its VPN servers from third-party data centers</b>. We prefer VPN services to own most of their servers, as it reduces the possibility of servers being compromised or subject to interference by hackers.</p> <p>A Proton VPN representative told us the company has taken extra steps to ensure its rented servers are <b>secure</b> and <b>do not log any information</b>. Proton VPN has always advocated for user privacy and security, so we trust it when it says this.</p> <p>Proton VPN does own a small number of its servers, too. These are part of its <a href="/reviews/protonvpn/#secure-core">Secure Core network</a>.</p> <h3>Proton VPN Free Doesn’t Allow You to Choose Server Location</h3> <p>If a premium VPN has a free version then it’s almost guaranteed that the server selection will be heavily reduced, and Proton VPN is no exception.</p> <p>Disappointingly, while Proton VPN Free used to let users choose between servers in Japan, the Netherlands, or the US, it now <b>automatically connects you to the nearest server based on your location</b>. This means you’ll be connected to a server in one of these three countries or possibly in Poland or Romania.</p> <p>This change is a significant downgrade. For example, from the US, we can no longer use Proton VPN to get a Japanese IP address or change our location for services like YouTube TV, as we were always connected to a server within our home region.</p> </div></div></div></section><section class="review-block" id="rv-bypassing-web-censorship"><div class="jsx-985004937 subheading"><div class="jsx-985004937 container review-wrapper"><h2 class="jsx-985004937">Bypassing Web Censorship</h2><h3 class="jsx-985004937">Bypasses Internet Filters in Russia & Iran, but Doesn’t Work in China</h3></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2320589452 section-rating"><div style="margin-bottom:null" class="jsx-2320589452 modified-block-highlighted"><div class="jsx-2320589452 rating"><label for="rating-section-censorship" class="jsx-2320589452 heading-5 title">Bypassing Censorship Rating</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-section-censorship" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="6.5" class="jsx-1538136295 default"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 heading-5">6.5<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-group"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-children"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="18" height="18" class="jsx-2320589452"><use xlink:href="#svg-question" class="jsx-2320589452"></use></svg><i class="jsx-3326824981 arrow bottom"></i></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast large"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-wrapper"><span class="jsx-3326824981 flex showOnDesktop"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-header">How is this calculated?</span><button aria-label="Close" class="jsx-3326824981 button-text">Close</button></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-content"><div class="jsx-2320589452"><p>We routinely test if the VPN can bypass strict internet restrictions in China using our remote-access server in Shanghai.</p> <p>Other important factors we consider include obfuscation technologies and the availability of servers in neighboring countries (for faster connections).</p> </div></span></span></span></span></div><div class="jsx-2320589452 text"><p>Proton VPN’s proprietary Stealth protocol works to beat censorship in countries like Russia and Iran. However, it’s unlikely to work in China. We'd prefer if Proton VPN adopted proven methods like Shadowsocks to boost its performance in China.</p></div></div><p class="jsx-2320589452 section-ranking">Ranked #25 out of 73 VPNs for Bypassing Web Censorship</p></div><div><p>Proton VPN has its own custom-developed obfuscation protocol named <b>Stealth</b>. Stealth was created in late 2022 specifically to beat web blocks in censored countries. It’s available on both the free and premium versions of the app.</p> <p>Stealth is extremely effective at accessing blocked websites and apps in censored regions like Russia and Iran — even receiving praise from real users on internet forums and <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/canes/comments/103mgil/comment/j33z4n3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button" rel="noopener" target="_blank">sites like Reddit</a>.</p> <h3>Doesn’t Work in China</h3> <p>Despite Proton VPN’s efficacy within less strictly censored regions, company representatives have admitted to us that the Stealth protocol is unlikely to work in China. This goes for both the free and paid versions of the app.</p> <p>After analyzing <a href="https://github.com/ProtonVPN/wireguard-go" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Stealth’s open-sourced source code</a>, we found that the protocol is essentially WireGuard over TLS. This means your web traffic is encrypted twice, theoretically making it harder for Deep Packet Inspection tools to block it.</p> <p>However, China’s Great Firewall is extremely effective at blocking TLS-based obfuscation tools. As a result, <b>Stealth is unlikely to ever work in the country</b>.</p> <p>We’d like to see Proton VPN adopt other obfuscation methods, like giving users access to a Shadowsocks proxy.</p> <p>Occasionally, Proton VPN’s ‘TOR via VPN Server’ feature works in China. However, using Tor over VPN is very slow and unreliable. We don’t recommend it as a regular solution — <a href="/best-vpn/china/#strongvpn">use VPN that consistently works in China instead</a>.</p> </div></div></section><section class="review-block" id="rv-device-compatibility"><div class="jsx-985004937 subheading"><div class="jsx-985004937 container review-wrapper"><h2 class="jsx-985004937">Device Compatibility</h2><h3 class="jsx-985004937">Compatible with Many Devices & Platforms</h3></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2320589452 section-rating"><div style="margin-bottom:calc(var(--base-unit) * 9)" class="jsx-2320589452 modified-block-highlighted"><div class="jsx-2320589452 rating"><label for="rating-section-platforms_devices" class="jsx-2320589452 heading-5 title">Device Compatibility</label><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-group"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-children"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="18" height="18" class="jsx-2320589452"><use xlink:href="#svg-question" class="jsx-2320589452"></use></svg><i class="jsx-3326824981 arrow bottom"></i></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast large"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-wrapper"><span class="jsx-3326824981 flex showOnDesktop"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-header">How is this rated?</span><button aria-label="Close" class="jsx-3326824981 button-text">Close</button></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-content"><div class="jsx-2320589452"><p>A high-quality VPN should maintain functional, fully-featured applications and browser extensions for as many platforms and devices as possible.</p> <p>Our ‘Device & OS Compatibility’ assessment contributes to the Ease of Use rating.</p> </div></span></span></span></span></div><div class="jsx-2320589452 text"><p>Proton VPN has apps for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. We love that it also has a fully-featured GUI app for Linux. You can use Proton VPN on up to 10 devices at once on its paid plan or three on its free plan – that’s pretty generous. Alternatively, you can install Proton VPN on a router that supports OpenVPN as a client – but this is cumbersome and can lead to slower speeds.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="container review-wrapper"><h3>Apps</h3><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text"><div><p>You can use Proton VPN on the following games consoles and streaming devices:</p> </div></div><ol class="jsx-786123753 icon-legend-list"><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/apps/windows.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Windows</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/apps/mac.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Mac</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/apps/ios.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">iOS</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/apps/android.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Android</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/apps/linux.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Linux</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/apps/router.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Router</span></li></ol><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text"><div><p>These apps aren’t just for paying subscribers, either — you get all of them with a Proton VPN Free account, too.</p> </div></div><h3>Games Consoles & Streaming Devices</h3><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text"><div><p>You can use Proton VPN on the following games consoles and streaming devices:</p> </div></div><ol class="jsx-786123753 icon-legend-list"><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/apps/amazon_firetv.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Amazon Fire TV</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/apps/androidtv.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Android TV</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/apps/chromecast.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Chromecast</span></li></ol><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text"><div><p>Proton VPN doesn’t have a Smart DNS feature for unblocking video content on devices like Apple TV or PlayStation, which makes it much more difficult to use.</p> <p>The only workaround is to install Proton VPN on your home router, but it’s unlikely your router is supported. The full list of compatible router models is available on <a href="https://protonvpn.com/support/vpn-router-ddwrt/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">the support section of Proton VPN’s website</a>. Your router’s firmware needs to be one of the following types:</p> <ul class="columns-2"> <li>AsusWRT</li> <li>DD-WRT</li> <li>OpenWRT</li> <li>pfSense</li> <li>Tomato</li> <li>FreshTomato</li> <li>Vilfo</li> </ul> <p>Alternatively, you can <a href="https://www.flashrouters.com/vpn-types/protonvpn" rel="noopener" target="_blank">buy a router pre-flashed with Proton VPN</a>. This removes the difficult set-up process, but is expensive.</p> <p>If you really want to use a VPN for streaming via games consoles and other such devices, we strongly recommend just using a VPN with a good Smart DNS service instead — <a href="/reviews/cyberghost/#rv-device-&-os-compatibility">CyberGhost</a> and <a href="/guides/expressvpn-xbox/">ExpressVPN</a> are both excellent choices.</p> </div></div><h3>Browser Extensions</h3><ol class="jsx-786123753 icon-legend-list"><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/apps/chrome.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Chrome</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/apps/edge.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Microsoft Edge</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/apps/firefox.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Firefox</span></li><li class="jsx-786123753"><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="40" height="40" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="/static/images/icons/apps/opera.svg"/><span class="jsx-786123753">Opera</span></li></ol><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text"><div><p>Proton VPN also recently launched a web browser extension, available not just on Chrome and Firefox, but also on all Chromium-based browsers.</p> <p>This means it works with popular alternatives like Edge and Opera, too. We were pleased to see these results in our testing, as many VPNs that take a similar approach end up with extensions that are simply broken on browsers like Opera — but with Proton VPN we had no issues.</p> <div id="attachment_959201" style="width: 1610px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-959201" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2023/05/protonvpn-opera-extension.jpg" alt="Proton VPN's browser extension from the Chrome store running in Opera." width="1600" height="977" class="size-full wp-image-959201"><p id="caption-attachment-959201" class="wp-caption-text">Both Opera and Opera GX browsers run Proton VPN with no issues.</p></div> <p>Similar to its VPN apps, you can’t choose your server location if you log into the browser extension with a free account, and you’re limited to just 5 possible locations. If you’re a paid user, you have <b>access to Proton VPN’s full set of 112 server locations</b>. </p> <p>We were impressed by the latter as many popular VPNs, like CyberGhost and TunnelBear, have a reduced server selection on their browser extensions.</p> <p>It’s also a <b>true VPN extension</b>: it works to fully encrypt all of your web traffic, just like the desktop app. Unlike the desktop app, though, this extension <b>only protects your browser traffic</b> — be sure to use the full app to protect all traffic on your computer or laptop.</p> </div></div></div></section><section class="review-block" id="rv-ease-of-use"><div class="jsx-985004937 subheading"><div class="jsx-985004937 container review-wrapper"><h2 class="jsx-985004937">Ease of Use</h2><h3 class="jsx-985004937">Well-Designed Apps with Lots of Advanced Features</h3></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2320589452 section-rating"><div style="margin-bottom:null" class="jsx-2320589452 modified-block-highlighted"><div class="jsx-2320589452 rating"><label for="rating-section-ease_of_use" class="jsx-2320589452 heading-5 title">Ease of Use Rating</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-section-ease_of_use" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="9.1" class="jsx-1538136295 default"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 heading-5">9.1<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-group"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-children"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="18" height="18" class="jsx-2320589452"><use xlink:href="#svg-question" class="jsx-2320589452"></use></svg><i class="jsx-3326824981 arrow bottom"></i></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast large"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-wrapper"><span class="jsx-3326824981 flex showOnDesktop"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-header">How is this calculated?</span><button aria-label="Close" class="jsx-3326824981 button-text">Close</button></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-content"><div class="jsx-2320589452"><p>This rating mainly consists of the user-friendliness and intuitiveness of setting up and regularly using the VPN.</p> <p>We also factor in customization settings, as well as device and OS compatibility (see section above).</p> </div></span></span></span></span></div><div class="jsx-2320589452 text"><p>Proton VPN looks great on every platform, and it’s very straightforward to use if you just want to ‘set and forget’ the app. Despite there being so many advanced features, Proton VPN has done a great job of explaining what each feature means with the help of various labels and tooltips. Some items could do with even further clarification, but we think you’ll be able to use it without ever running into a serious issue.</p></div></div><p class="jsx-2320589452 section-ranking">Ranked #15 out of 73 VPNs for Ease of Use</p></div></div><section class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div><p>You can see a summary of the differences between Proton VPN’s apps in the table below:</p> </div><div data-sheet-id="1HDQILVrKhpxhVGojULFiSTsQ2pO4XN3M8Vh5dnnTqdM|103169041"><div style="height:308px" class="jsx-216598542 skel"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-head"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div></div></div><div><h3>Desktop & Laptop (Windows & Mac)</h3> <p>Proton VPN’s apps are dominated by a large world map from which you can browse all of its server locations and connect to the one you want.</p> <p>If you don’t like map interfaces (we think it’s a bit confusing and a waste of space) then you can resize the app down to a skinny window that’s similar to its mobile app.</p> <p>As is so often the case with VPNs, the Windows VPN client is the most complete.</p> <p><picture><source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/proton-vpn-windows-vs-macos-m.webp"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/proton-vpn-windows-vs-macos.webp" alt="Proton VPN's apps for Windows and macOS" width="1520" height="632" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1329902"></picture></p> <p>The app for PC includes all of Proton VPN’s advanced features, including a VPN kill switch, split tunneling, and ‘alternative routing’ — a feature that bypasses some blocked websites by routing connections to different Proton VPN servers.</p> <p>The macOS client recently added support for OpenVPN, WireGuard, and alternative network routing, which is a big improvement over previous versions. However, it does not support split tunneling.</p> <p>Proton VPN is just an all-round good-looking app that feels like a premium product when you’re using it — something we think a lot of VPNs miss the mark with. The free version also looks and feels exactly the same.</p> <h3>Mobile (iPhone & Android)</h3> <p>The Android app is the best of Proton VPN’s mobile apps — it has most of the same features as the Windows version.</p> <div id="attachment_1329758" style="width: 1530px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><picture><source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/proton-vpn-android-vs-ios-m-1.webp"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1329758" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/proton-vpn-android-vs-ios.webp" alt="Proton VPN's apps for Android and iOS" width="1520" height="752" class="size-full wp-image-1329758"></picture><p id="caption-attachment-1329758" class="wp-caption-text">Both of Proton VPN’s mobile apps are well-designed and feel responsive to use.</p></div> <p>The Android VPN app includes an ‘Always-on’ feature, which automatically re-establishes a VPN connection in the event of a drop. In our tests, this turned on too late and failed to protect our IP address.</p> <p>In contrast, the iOS app is a lot more limited, and doesn’t include split tunneling or alternative network routing. ‘Always-on’ is there, though, and it’s still just as easy to use.</p> <h3>Linux</h3> <p>Proton VPN has developed <a href="/best-vpn/linux/">native VPN software for Linux</a>, with a <b>full graphical user interface (GUI)</b>. This is rare among VPN services, and worthy of praise.</p> <p><picture><source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/proton-vpn-linux-m.webp"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/proton-vpn-linux.webp" alt="Proton VPN's app for Linux" width="1520" height="760" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1329830"></picture></p> <p>It looks much better and is much easier to use than VPNs that run in the Linux command line, like ExpressVPN. Proton VPN for Linux is supported on the following distros:</p> <ul class="columns-2"> <li>Debian 10+</li> <li>Ubuntu 20.04 (LTS)+</li> <li>Mint 20+</li> <li>MX Linux 19+</li> <li>Kali Linux</li> <li>Elementary OS 6.0+</li> <li>Fedora 34+</li> <li>Arch Linux/Manjaro</li> </ul> <h3>Android TV & Fire TV</h3> <p>Proton VPN has well-designed and intuitive apps for Android TV and Fire TV. Countries are conveniently categorized by continents, making it quick and easy to locate the location you want to get an IP address from.</p> <p><picture><source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/protonvpn-firetv-m.webp"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/protonvpn-firetv.webp" alt="Proton VPN's app for Fire TV" width="1520" height="658" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1330013"></picture></p> <p>For logging in, Proton VPN requires you to manually input a URL on a device where you’re already using it. We prefer the login method of other VPNs, like ExpressVPN and NordVPN, where you can scan a QR code using your phone’s camera.</p> <p>Both apps use WireGuard and ChaCha20 encryption. However, one major downside is that it <b>doesn’t include a kill switch</b>.</p> <p>That means if you’re torrenting or streaming while using Proton VPN on your Firestick or Android TV box, <b>your IP address could be exposed</b> should the connection drop.</p> <h3>Profiles Feature Is Useful & Convenient</h3> <p>The most unique aspect of Proton VPN’s apps is its ‘Profiles’ feature. Profiles allows you to create a unique VPN connection to exactly suit your needs through a custom combination of settings and features.</p> <p>Profiles allows you to choose from the type of server, the server location, and whether you want to connect to a specific server.</p> <p>For example, if you know there is a specific server that always works with US Netflix, Profiles allows you to create a shortcut to that specific server that will remain pinned to the top of the app.</p> <p>This is an advanced feature that’s meant for power users, but it’s also one of Proton VPN’s very best.</p> <div id="attachment_959423" style="width: 1410px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-959423" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2023/05/protonvpn-mac-profiles.jpg" alt="Creating a profile within Proton VPN that would make streaming US Netflix quicker and easier." width="1400" height="809" class="size-full wp-image-959423"><p id="caption-attachment-959423" class="wp-caption-text">Profiles let you pre-select specific servers from specific regions.</p></div> </div></section></section><section class="review-block" id="rv-customer-support"><div class="jsx-985004937 subheading"><div class="jsx-985004937 container review-wrapper"><h2 class="jsx-985004937">Customer Support</h2><h3 class="jsx-985004937">Live Chat Support Available but Not 24/7</h3></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2320589452 section-rating"><div style="margin-bottom:null" class="jsx-2320589452 modified-block-highlighted"><div class="jsx-2320589452 rating"><label for="rating-section-customer_support" class="jsx-2320589452 heading-5 title">Customer Support Rating</label><div class="jsx-1538136295 rating-meter-wrapper"><meter id="rating-section-customer_support" min="0" max="10" low="3" high="7" optimum="10" value="8.6" class="jsx-1538136295 default"></meter><span class="jsx-1538136295 heading-5">8.6<!-- -->/<!-- -->10</span></div><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-group"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-children"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="18" height="18" class="jsx-2320589452"><use xlink:href="#svg-question" class="jsx-2320589452"></use></svg><i class="jsx-3326824981 arrow bottom"></i></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast large"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-wrapper"><span class="jsx-3326824981 flex showOnDesktop"><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-header">How is this calculated?</span><button aria-label="Close" class="jsx-3326824981 button-text">Close</button></span><span class="jsx-3326824981 tooltip-toast-content"><div class="jsx-2320589452"><p>This rating is based on our assessment of the VPN’s:</p> <ul> <li>Live chat support</li> <li>Email support</li> <li>Online resources</li> </ul> <p>Not every VPN offers all these support options, and they often vary in quality and response times.</p> </div></span></span></span></span></div><div class="jsx-2320589452 text"><p>Although its customer service team is knowledgeable, the absence of a 24/7 live chat option with Proton VPN support agents is disappointing. It’s also only available to paying subscribers, which we think is unfair. Responses to ticketed or email questions are excellent, though, and its support center is full of useful guides.</p></div></div><p class="jsx-2320589452 section-ranking">Ranked #10 out of 73 VPNs for Customer Support</p></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"></div><div class="container review-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2909871456 table-yes-no-wrapper"><table class="jsx-2909871456 table-yes-no table-positive active"><thead class="jsx-2909871456"><tr class="jsx-2909871456"><th class="jsx-2909871456">Customer Support</th><th class="jsx-2909871456">Available in Proton VPN</th></tr></thead><tbody class="jsx-2909871456"><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">24/7 Email Support</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">24/7 Live Chat Support</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Chatbot</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Email</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Email Support via Online Form</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Live Chat Support</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 yes"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Online Resources</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">Yes</td></tr><tr class="jsx-2909871456 no"><td class="jsx-2909871456">Tutorial Videos</td><td class="jsx-2909871456">No</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text container review-wrapper"><div><p>Proton VPN’s live support service needs improvement.</p> <p>Firstly, the live chat feature is not straightforward to find. To use it, you have to log into your account on the VPN’s website. Then, click your name at the top right, select ‘Get help’, and click ‘Chat with us’.</p> <p>Secondly, unlike other top VPNs, Proton VPN’s live chat is <b>not available 24/7</b>. It operates between 9 AM to 5 PM (CEST), which is a poor time for most of the world. For instance, if you live in New York, you can only use this feature between 3am and 11am.</p> <p>We also don’t like that <b>live chat is only available to paying subscribers</b>. It would be a really impressive gesture if Proton VPN changed that — VPNs like Surfshark don’t even need proof of you having an account in order to chat to an agent.</p> <p>If you require assistance outside of these times, you can either use the service’s impressive <a href="https://protonvpn.com/support/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">online guides and FAQs</a>, or contact the customer service team via email.</p> <div style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-227932 " src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2021/10/protonvpn-live-chat-customer-support.png" alt="Proton VPN's email support contact form" width="490" height="286"><p class="wp-caption-text">We tested Proton VPN’s email support, which was very slow.</p></div> <p>Email support is often slow. At times, we waited over three days for a response. 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At times, we waited over three days for a response. Time-sensitive and pressing queries, like what servers work with US Netflix, are simply not worth asking.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN’s support team is \u003cb\u003eknowledgeable\u003c/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ehelpful\u003c/b\u003e in its responses, at least, despite the long waits.\u003c/p\u003e\n","subheading":"Live Chat Support Available but Not 24/7","support_options":["email_form","online_resouces"],"support_options_free":[],"tables_explainer":null,"show_section_tables":true,"ratings_verdict":{"title":"Customer Support Rating","verdict":"Although its customer service team is knowledgeable, the absence of a 24/7 live chat option with Proton VPN support agents is disappointing. It’s also only available to paying subscribers, which we think is unfair. Responses to ticketed or email questions are excellent, though, and its support center is full of useful guides.","tooltip":"\u003cp\u003eThis rating is based on our assessment of the VPN\u0026#8217;s:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive chat support\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmail support\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline resources\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every VPN offers all these support options, and they often vary in quality and response times.\u003c/p\u003e\n","ranking_stmt":"Ranked #10 out of 73 VPNs for Customer Support"}},"ease_of_use":{"browser_extensions_text":"","ease_of_use_text":"\u003cp\u003eYou can see a summary of the differences between Proton VPN’s apps in the table below:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" data-table=\"1HDQILVrKhpxhVGojULFiSTsQ2pO4XN3M8Vh5dnnTqdM|103169041\" data-table-height=\"308\" data-jeffrey=\"google\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesktop \u0026#038; Laptop (Windows \u0026#038; Mac)\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN’s apps are dominated by a large world map from which you can browse all of its server locations and connect to the one you want.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don’t like map interfaces (we think it’s a bit confusing and a waste of space) then you can resize the app down to a skinny window that’s similar to its mobile app.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs is so often the case with VPNs, the Windows VPN client is the most complete.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/proton-vpn-windows-vs-macos-m.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/proton-vpn-windows-vs-macos.webp\" alt=\"Proton VPN\u0026#039;s apps for Windows and macOS\" width=\"1520\" height=\"632\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1329902\" /\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe app for PC includes all of Proton VPN’s advanced features, including a VPN kill switch, split tunneling, and ‘alternative routing’ — a feature that bypasses some blocked websites by routing connections to different Proton VPN servers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe macOS client recently added support for OpenVPN, WireGuard, and alternative network routing, which is a big improvement over previous versions. However, it does not support split tunneling.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN is just an all-round good-looking app that feels like a premium product when you’re using it — something we think a lot of VPNs miss the mark with. The free version also looks and feels exactly the same.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMobile (iPhone \u0026#038; Android)\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Android app is the best of Proton VPN’s mobile apps — it has most of the same features as the Windows version.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_1329758\" style=\"width: 1530px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/proton-vpn-android-vs-ios-m-1.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1329758\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/proton-vpn-android-vs-ios.webp\" alt=\"Proton VPN\u0026#039;s apps for Android and iOS\" width=\"1520\" height=\"752\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1329758\" /\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-1329758\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eBoth of Proton VPN’s mobile apps are well-designed and feel responsive to use.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Android VPN app includes an ‘Always-on’ feature, which automatically re-establishes a VPN connection in the event of a drop. In our tests, this turned on too late and failed to protect our IP address.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, the iOS app is a lot more limited, and doesn’t include split tunneling or alternative network routing. ‘Always-on’ is there, though, and it’s still just as easy to use.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLinux\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN has developed \u003ca href=\"/best-vpn/linux/\"\u003enative VPN software for Linux\u003c/a\u003e, with a \u003cb\u003efull graphical user interface (GUI)\u003c/b\u003e. This is rare among VPN services, and worthy of praise.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/proton-vpn-linux-m.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/proton-vpn-linux.webp\" alt=\"Proton VPN\u0026#039;s app for Linux\" width=\"1520\" height=\"760\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1329830\" /\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks much better and is much easier to use than VPNs that run in the Linux command line, like ExpressVPN. Proton VPN for Linux is supported on the following distros:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"columns-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebian 10+\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUbuntu 20.04 (LTS)+\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint 20+\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMX Linux 19+\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKali Linux\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElementary OS 6.0+\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFedora 34+\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArch Linux/Manjaro\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAndroid TV \u0026#038; Fire TV\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN has well-designed and intuitive apps for Android TV and Fire TV. Countries are conveniently categorized by continents, making it quick and easy to locate the location you want to get an IP address from.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/protonvpn-firetv-m.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/protonvpn-firetv.webp\" alt=\"Proton VPN\u0026#039;s app for Fire TV\" width=\"1520\" height=\"658\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1330013\" /\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor logging in, Proton VPN requires you to manually input a URL on a device where you\u0026#8217;re already using it. We prefer the login method of other VPNs, like ExpressVPN and NordVPN, where you can scan a QR code using your phone\u0026#8217;s camera.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth apps use WireGuard and ChaCha20 encryption. However, one major downside is that it \u003cb\u003edoesn’t include a kill switch\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means if you’re torrenting or streaming while using Proton VPN on your Firestick or Android TV box, \u003cb\u003eyour IP address could be exposed\u003c/b\u003e should the connection drop.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfiles Feature Is Useful \u0026#038; Convenient\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most unique aspect of Proton VPN’s apps is its ‘Profiles’ feature. Profiles allows you to create a unique VPN connection to exactly suit your needs through a custom combination of settings and features.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfiles allows you to choose from the type of server, the server location, and whether you want to connect to a specific server.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, if you know there is a specific server that always works with US Netflix, Profiles allows you to create a shortcut to that specific server that will remain pinned to the top of the app.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an advanced feature that’s meant for power users, but it’s also one of Proton VPN’s very best.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_959423\" style=\"width: 1410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-959423\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2023/05/protonvpn-mac-profiles.jpg\" alt=\"Creating a profile within Proton VPN that would make streaming US Netflix quicker and easier.\" width=\"1400\" height=\"809\" class=\"size-full wp-image-959423\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-959423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eProfiles let you pre-select specific servers from specific regions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","installing_software_carousel":null,"how_to_use_the_app_carousel":null,"subheading":"Well-Designed Apps with Lots of Advanced Features","ratings_verdict":{"title":"Ease of Use Rating","verdict":"Proton VPN looks great on every platform, and it’s very straightforward to use if you just want to ‘set and forget’ the app. Despite there being so many advanced features, Proton VPN has done a great job of explaining what each feature means with the help of various labels and tooltips. Some items could do with even further clarification, but we think you’ll be able to use it without ever running into a serious issue.","tooltip":"\u003cp\u003eThis rating mainly consists of the user-friendliness and intuitiveness of setting up and regularly using the VPN.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also factor in customization settings, as well as device and OS compatibility (see section above).\u003c/p\u003e\n","ranking_stmt":"Ranked #15 out of 73 VPNs for Ease of Use"}},"rating_scores":{"ratings_heading":"Proton VPN Category Ratings","scores":{"overall":{"value":9.01,"tooltip":"\u003cp\u003eWe calculate the VPN service\u0026#8217;s Overall Rating by combining the ratings of several testing categories. Each category is weighted as follows:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy \u0026#038; Logging Policy: 20%\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed: 20%\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity \u0026#038; Technical Features: 15%\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreaming: 15%\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEase of Use: 10%\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorrenting: 5%\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServer Locations: 5%\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBypassing Web Censorship: 5%\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomer Support: 5%\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more by reading our \u003ca href=\"/about/how-we-review-vpns/\"\u003eVPN testing and review methodology\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n"},"streaming":{"value":9.5},"torrenting":{"value":9.2},"logging_jurisdiction":{"value":9.5},"speed_reliability":{"value":8.6},"server_locations":{"value":9.7},"censorship":{"value":6.5},"platforms_devices":{"value":-1},"encryption_security":{"value":9},"ease_of_use":{"value":9.1},"customer_support":{"value":8.6},"pricing_plans":{"value":7.5}}},"features":{"bypassing_censorship":{"subheading":"Bypasses Internet Filters in Russia \u0026 Iran, but Doesn’t Work in China","bypassing_censorship_text":"\u003cp\u003eProton VPN has its own custom-developed obfuscation protocol named \u003cb\u003eStealth\u003c/b\u003e. Stealth was created in late 2022 specifically to beat web blocks in censored countries. It’s available on both the free and premium versions of the app.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStealth is extremely effective at accessing blocked websites and apps in censored regions like Russia and Iran — even receiving praise from real users on internet forums and \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/canes/comments/103mgil/comment/j33z4n3/?utm_source=share\u0026#038;utm_medium=web3x\u0026#038;utm_name=web3xcss\u0026#038;utm_term=1\u0026#038;utm_content=share_button\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esites like Reddit\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoesn’t Work in China\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite Proton VPN’s efficacy within less strictly censored regions, company representatives have admitted to us that the Stealth protocol is unlikely to work in China. This goes for both the free and paid versions of the app.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter analyzing \u003ca href=\"https://github.com/ProtonVPN/wireguard-go\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStealth\u0026#8217;s open-sourced source code\u003c/a\u003e, we found that the protocol is essentially WireGuard over TLS. This means your web traffic is encrypted twice, theoretically making it harder for Deep Packet Inspection tools to block it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, China’s Great Firewall is extremely effective at blocking TLS-based obfuscation tools. As a result, \u003cb\u003eStealth is unlikely to ever work in the country\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’d like to see Proton VPN adopt other obfuscation methods, like giving users access to a Shadowsocks proxy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasionally, Proton VPN’s ‘TOR via VPN Server’ feature works in China. However, using Tor over VPN is very slow and unreliable. We don’t recommend it as a regular solution — \u003ca href=\"/best-vpn/china/#strongvpn\"\u003euse VPN that consistently works in China instead\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n","ratings_verdict":{"title":"Bypassing Censorship Rating","verdict":"Proton VPN’s proprietary Stealth protocol works to beat censorship in countries like Russia and Iran. However, it’s unlikely to work in China. We'd prefer if Proton VPN adopted proven methods like Shadowsocks to boost its performance in China.","tooltip":"\u003cp\u003eWe routinely test if the VPN can bypass strict internet restrictions in China using our remote-access server in Shanghai.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther important factors we consider include obfuscation technologies and the availability of servers in neighboring countries (for faster connections).\u003c/p\u003e\n","ranking_stmt":"Ranked #25 out of 73 VPNs for Bypassing Web Censorship"}},"encryption_and_security":{"subheading":"Highly Secure \u0026 Open Source","encryption_and_security_text":"\u003cp\u003eProton VPN is one of only a few VPNs to have both \u003cb\u003eopen-source\u003c/b\u003e apps and a published \u003cb\u003ethird-party security audit\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN’s Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS apps are all open-source. The source code is \u003ca href=\"https://github.com/ProtonVPN\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efreely available to view on Github\u003c/a\u003e, and all vulnerabilities discovered so far have been fixed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefit of open-source apps is that anyone can view and contribute to their development. This improves the app’s security due to the error checking of a larger community.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis represents a level of transparency and commitment to security that we rarely see from other VPN providers — we love that Proton VPN has made the effort to do this.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProton VPN\u0026#8217;s Highly Encrypted Connections\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of our security tests, we inspected Proton VPN’s connection logs to assess the strength of the encryption used. We were impressed with what we saw.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are Proton VPN’s encryption specifications:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraffic is securely encrypted using the \u003cb\u003eAES-256 cipher\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections established via an \u003cb\u003eRSA-2048 handshake\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Forward Secrecy\u003c/b\u003e via an ECDH key exchange.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentication is provided using an \u003cb\u003eSHA-384 hash\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_1257677\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1257677\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2023/12/atQW6Jrf-Proton-VPN-Free-on-macOS-with-Wireshark.webp\" alt=\"Testing Proton VPN Free with Wireshark on macOS\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1332\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1257677\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-1257677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eProton VPN successfully encrypted our test data transfers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tests confirm Proton VPN’s encryption exceeds the security needs of most users. The VPN’s encryption will protect and hide your data from your ISP and any potential snooper or attacker.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProton VPN\u0026#8217;s Advanced Security Settings\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN’s applications include many advanced security and privacy settings. Below we listed the most important app features:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKill Switch\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA VPN kill switch is a key security feature. Without one, you risk exposing your IP address to snoopers if your VPN connection disconnects unexpectedly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN includes a kill switch on its Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android apps. It’s not enabled by default, so make sure you turn it on in the ‘Connection’ tab within the Preferences menu.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe put Proton VPN’s kill switch to test by running a series of manual IP and DNS leak tests, while disconnecting the VPN connection. In all cases, the kill switch worked perfectly and did not expose our true IP address.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-149136 \" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2020/10/protonvpn-kill-switch.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN's kill switch\" width=\"450\" height=\"440\" /\u003e\u003cp class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eProton VPN\u0026#8217;s kill switch.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSplit Tunneling\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith split tunneling, your VPN creates a separate tunnel that goes directly through your ISP, just like you weren’t using a VPN at all.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis feature is particularly useful for retaining compatibility with devices and services that require a local IP address, like a wireless printer, for example.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN includes split tunneling on its Windows and Android app, but it isn’t included on macOS or iOS. To use it, simply toggle on the apps that you want to be excluded from the encrypted VPN tunnel.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 491px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-149139 \" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2020/10/protonvpn-split-tunneling.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN's split tunneling setting interface\" width=\"481\" height=\"287\" /\u003e\u003cp class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eProton VPN\u0026#8217;s split tunneling setting interface.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tested split tunneling and were able to access devices on our local network, all while using a Netherlands VPN server to safely download a torrent file.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-highlighted block-highlighted--orange\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5e2314;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXPERT ADVICE:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e All apps you exclude from the VPN tunnel will use your true IP address. Never use this setting for sensitive activities, like when using free public WiFi.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProton VPN\u0026#8217;s IP \u0026#038; DNS Leak Test Results\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore trusting a VPN with your sensitive data, conducting a real-world IP and DNS leak test is a good way to \u003ca href=\"/guides/is-my-vpn-working/\"\u003everify the VPN is working properly\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of Proton VPN’s apps include IPv6 and DNS leak protection, but we needed to verify these tools actually work. We ran these tests using Proton VPN on both macOS and Android.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo test for any IP address leaks we connected to several Proton VPN servers, including the US, South Africa, Germany, and Australia. Proton VPN didn’t leak our true IP address on any server.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_149142\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-149142\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-149142 size-full\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2020/10/protonvpn-ip-leak-test.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN didn't leak our IP address in our tests\" width=\"700\" height=\"346\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-149142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eProton VPN didn\u0026#8217;t leak our IP address in our third-party tests.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe then used \u003ca href=\"/tools/do-i-leak/\"\u003eour IP and DNS leak testing tool\u003c/a\u003e to test Proton VPN for any DNS leaks. DNS leaks occur when your browser routes DNS requests through your ISP instead of the VPN, but we experienced \u003cb\u003eno DNS leaks with Proton VPN\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is no surprise, as Proton VPN operates its own DNS servers, and therefore directly handles your DNS requests. This removes the risk of leaks from third-parties.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_149145\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-149145\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-149145 size-full\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2020/10/protonvpn-dns-leak-test.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN didn't suffer DNS leaks in our tests\" width=\"700\" height=\"296\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-149145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eProton VPN didn\u0026#8217;t suffer DNS leaks in our tests.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNetShield Is a Poor Ad Blocker\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN Plus and Unlimited subscribers have access to NetShield, the company’s ad, malware, and tracker blocker. You can enable this by clicking on the shield icon from the app home screen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found NetShield stops malware and trackers effectively, but it was very poor at blocking ads.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_958304\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-958304\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2023/05/protonvpn-macos-adblock.jpg\" alt=\"Testing Proton VPN\u0026#039;s built-in ad and tracker blocker, NetShield. It returns a 27% success rate with the d3ward ad block testing tool\" width=\"1200\" height=\"917\" class=\"size-full wp-image-958304\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-958304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eRunning NetShield through d3ward\u0026#8217;s ad block test tool it reported just a 27% success rate.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other ad blockers, NetShield doesn’t fully prevent advertising elements from showing on web pages. Instead, it replaces them with a gray box, which is an eyesore.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of this, NetShield only works when you’re connected to a Proton VPN server. Therefore, you’ll have to stay constantly connected to Proton VPN to stop ads from showing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"secure-core\"\u003eProton VPN\u0026#8217;s Secure Core Servers\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN owns servers in 68 of its locations. These make up its Secure Core network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis feature — only available on Plus and Unlimited plans — bounces traffic via a Secure Core server before relaying it onto another server in Proton VPN’s network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis feature is an example of \u003ca href=\"/guides/what-is-double-vpn/\"\u003eDouble VPN, also known as Multi-Hop\u003c/a\u003e. Double VPN typically routes your traffic through two VPN servers instead of one, increasing your security.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Proton VPN owns and has sole access to these servers, Secure Core is even more secure than similar solutions like NordVPN’s or Surfshark’s Double VPN.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wasn\u0026#8217;t long ago that Secure Servers only existed in three countries \u0026#8211; it\u0026#8217;s great to see Proton VPN expanding that number so frequently.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_1337072\" style=\"width: 2510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1337072\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/Proton-VPN-Secure-Core-Servers-on-iOS.webp\" alt=\"An Image Showing Proton VPN\u0026#039;s Secure Core Servers on its iOS app\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1664\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1337072\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-1337072\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eProton VPN’s Secure Core servers setting in the iOS app.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawback of using Secure Core servers is that they \u003cb\u003enoticeably slow down your internet speed\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-highlighted\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelow are the download speed reductions connecting from the UK to UK and US normal servers compared to secure server connections:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNormal Server:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS: 87Mbps (13% loss)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK: 89Mbps (11% loss)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecure Core Server:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS: 30Mbps (70% loss)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK: 18Mbps (82% loss)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload speeds are \u003cb\u003emuch slower\u003c/b\u003e using the Secure Core network given the increased encryption overhead and the extra distance the data has to travel.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Security Features We’d Like to See\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA seriously improved ad blocker. As demonstrated above, NetShield just isn\u0026#8217;t good enough. We like that it\u0026#8217;s included in the app, but Proton VPN desperately needs to improve it.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA working Stealth protocol. Currently, \u003ca href=\"#rv-bypassing-web-censorship\"\u003eProton VPN does not reliably work in China\u003c/a\u003e, despite having Stealth protocol available. We\u0026#8217;d like to see it improved to the point where it works consistently to beat the Great Firewall.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn advanced kill switch. With Proton VPN\u0026#8217;s kill switch activated as it is, you have no choice but to lose access to your local network and all the devices on it. A more advanced version could add some customization there.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","protocols_v2":[{"protocol":"ikev2","value":true},{"protocol":"openvpn_tcpudp","value":true},{"protocol":"wireguard","value":true}],"encryption":["aes-256","chacha20"],"security":["dns_leak_blocking","first_party_dns","ipv6_leak_blocking","vpn_killswitch"],"advanced_features":["ad_blocker","double_vpn","split_tunneling","tor_over_vpn"],"tables_explainer":"\u003cp\u003eIn the table below you can see all the VPN protocols, encryption ciphers, and technical features that Proton VPN offers:\u003c/p\u003e\n","show_section_tables":true,"ratings_verdict":{"title":"Security \u0026 Technical Features Rating","verdict":"Proton VPN has excellent security credentials that have been verified by third-party audit. Its open-source apps use industry-standard VPN protocols along with AES-256 encryption, and it easily passed our IP, DNS, and WebRTC leak tests on all platforms. Proton VPN can be trusted to mask your true IP address and encrypt your data.","tooltip":"\u003cp\u003eA secure VPN must offer OpenVPN or WireGuard protocols, AES-256 encryption, and a working kill switch. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo calculate this rating, we also factor in additional security settings and features.\u003c/p\u003e\n","ranking_stmt":"Ranked #1 out of 73 VPNs for Security"}},"platforms_and_devices":{"platforms_devices_text":"","subheading":"Compatible with Many Devices \u0026 Platforms","apps_heading":"Apps","apps_intro":"\u003cp\u003eYou can use Proton VPN on the following games consoles and streaming devices:\u003c/p\u003e\n","supported_devices":["windows","mac","ios","android","linux","router"],"apps_text":"\u003cp\u003eThese apps aren’t just for paying subscribers, either — you get all of them with a Proton VPN Free account, too.\u003c/p\u003e\n","supported_browser_extensions_heading":"Browser Extensions","supported_browser_extensions_intro":"","supported_browser_extensions":["chrome","edge","firefox","opera"],"supported_browser_extensions_text":"\u003cp\u003eProton VPN also recently launched a web browser extension, available not just on Chrome and Firefox, but also on all Chromium-based browsers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means it works with popular alternatives like Edge and Opera, too. We were pleased to see these results in our testing, as many VPNs that take a similar approach end up with extensions that are simply broken on browsers like Opera — but with Proton VPN we had no issues.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_959201\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-959201\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2023/05/protonvpn-opera-extension.jpg\" alt=\"Proton VPN\u0026#039;s browser extension from the Chrome store running in Opera.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"977\" class=\"size-full wp-image-959201\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-959201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eBoth Opera and Opera GX browsers run Proton VPN with no issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to its VPN apps, you can\u0026#8217;t choose your server location if you log into the browser extension with a free account, and you\u0026#8217;re limited to just 5 possible locations. If you\u0026#8217;re a paid user, you have \u003cb\u003eaccess to Proton VPN’s full set of 112 server locations\u003c/b\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were impressed by the latter as many popular VPNs, like CyberGhost and TunnelBear, have a reduced server selection on their browser extensions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also a \u003cb\u003etrue VPN extension\u003c/b\u003e: it works to fully encrypt all of your web traffic, just like the desktop app. Unlike the desktop app, though, this extension \u003cb\u003eonly protects your browser traffic\u003c/b\u003e — be sure to use the full app to protect all traffic on your computer or laptop.\u003c/p\u003e\n","consoles_and_streaming_devices_heading":"Games Consoles \u0026 Streaming Devices","consoles_and_streaming_devices_intro":"\u003cp\u003eYou can use Proton VPN on the following games consoles and streaming devices:\u003c/p\u003e\n","consoles_and_streaming_devices":["amazon_firetv","androidtv","chromecast"],"consoles_and_streaming_devices_text":"\u003cp\u003eProton VPN doesn’t have a Smart DNS feature for unblocking video content on devices like Apple TV or PlayStation, which makes it much more difficult to use.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only workaround is to install Proton VPN on your home router, but it’s unlikely your router is supported. The full list of compatible router models is available on \u003ca href=\"https://protonvpn.com/support/vpn-router-ddwrt/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe support section of Proton VPN’s website\u003c/a\u003e. Your router\u0026#8217;s firmware needs to be one of the following types:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"columns-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsusWRT\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDD-WRT\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpenWRT\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epfSense\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomato\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshTomato\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVilfo\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.flashrouters.com/vpn-types/protonvpn\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebuy a router pre-flashed with Proton VPN\u003c/a\u003e. This removes the difficult set-up process, but is expensive.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you really want to use a VPN for streaming via games consoles and other such devices, we strongly recommend just using a VPN with a good Smart DNS service instead — \u003ca href=\"/reviews/cyberghost/#rv-device-\u0026#038;-os-compatibility\"\u003eCyberGhost\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"/guides/expressvpn-xbox/\"\u003eExpressVPN\u003c/a\u003e are both excellent choices.\u003c/p\u003e\n","ratings_verdict":{"title":"Device Compatibility","verdict":"\u003cp\u003eProton VPN has apps for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. We love that it also has a fully-featured GUI app for Linux. You can use Proton VPN on up to 10 devices at once on its paid plan or three on its free plan \u0026#8211; that\u0026#8217;s pretty generous. Alternatively, you can install Proton VPN on a router that supports OpenVPN as a client \u0026#8211; but this is cumbersome and can lead to slower speeds.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tooltip":"\u003cp\u003eA high-quality VPN should maintain functional, fully-featured applications and browser extensions for as many platforms and devices as possible.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u0026#8216;Device \u0026#038; OS Compatibility\u0026#8217; assessment contributes to the Ease of Use rating.\u003c/p\u003e\n","ranking_stmt":null}},"server_locations":{"subheading":"Large Server Network Spanning 112 Countries","number_countries":"112","number_cities":"140","number_ips":"6,587+","simultaneous_connections":"10","server_locations_text":"\u003ctable class=\"table-default\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContinent\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountries with Servers\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEurope\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAsia\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfrica\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSouth America\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorth America\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOceania\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of Proton VPN’s servers are physical, bare-metal servers that are actually located in their listed country.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsuring that servers are genuinely based in such a wide spread of countries is really impressive. Even though there are the exceptions, we really like Proton VPN’s approach here.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat said, \u003cb\u003eProton VPN does rent the vast majority of its VPN servers from third-party data centers\u003c/b\u003e. We prefer VPN services to own most of their servers, as it reduces the possibility of servers being compromised or subject to interference by hackers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Proton VPN representative told us the company has taken extra steps to ensure its rented servers are \u003cb\u003esecure\u003c/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003edo not log any information\u003c/b\u003e. Proton VPN has always advocated for user privacy and security, so we trust it when it says this.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN does own a small number of its servers, too. These are part of its \u003ca href=\"/reviews/protonvpn/#secure-core\"\u003eSecure Core network\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProton VPN Free Doesn’t Allow You to Choose Server Location\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a premium VPN has a free version then it’s almost guaranteed that the server selection will be heavily reduced, and Proton VPN is no exception.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisappointingly, while Proton VPN Free used to let users choose between servers in Japan, the Netherlands, or the US, it now \u003cb\u003eautomatically connects you to the nearest server based on your location\u003c/b\u003e. This means you\u0026#8217;ll be connected to a server in one of these three countries or possibly in Poland or Romania.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis change is a significant downgrade. For example, from the US, we can no longer use Proton VPN to get a Japanese IP address or change our location for services like YouTube TV, as we were always connected to a server within our home region.\u003c/p\u003e\n","provider_locations_url":"http://proton.go2cloud.org/aff_c?aff_sub=%bsid%\u0026aff_sub2=review_organic\u0026offer_id=6\u0026aff_id=1118\u0026url_id=1","ratings_verdict":{"title":"Server Locations Rating","verdict":"Proton VPN operates a wide range of server locations with a total of 6,587 servers in 112 countries. This is a good spread of servers, even when compared to top VPNs, like ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access.","tooltip":"\u003cp\u003eThe key factor for calculating this rating is the global spread and coverage of the VPN\u0026#8217;s server network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also consider the total number of servers, the number of city-level servers, and the number of IP addresses available.\u003c/p\u003e\n","ranking_stmt":"Ranked #2 out of 73 VPNs for Server Locations"}},"streaming_and_torrenting":{"subheading":"Proton VPN Is Great for Streaming - but Not the Free Version","streaming_and_torrenting_text":"\u003cp\u003eProton VPN’s streaming ability depends on the plan you subscribe to. While its \u003cb\u003efree servers\u003c/b\u003e are blocked by Netflix, its Plus servers consistently work with \u003cb\u003eUS Netflix and 5 other regions\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_1353644\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1353644\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/Proton-VPN-with-US-Netflix-on-macOS.webp\" alt=\"An Image Testing Proton VPN with US Netflix on macOS.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1332\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1353644\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-1353644\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eProton VPN works well with US Netflix.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough \u003ca href=\"https://protonvpn.com/support/watch-netflix-with-vpn/\"\u003eProton VPN claims\u003c/a\u003e it works with Netflix “in almost every country,” our tests reveal it unblocks just 6 Netflix regions. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough higher than average, this is significantly fewer than other top VPNs, like ExpressVPN and NordVPN, which can access 18 and 17 regions respectively.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN also fails to unblock many of the most popular Netflix regions, including Australia, Canada, and the UK.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProton VPN Works with the Best Streaming Sites from Around the World\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is Proton VPN a great Netflix VPN, it also unblocks Hulu, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. In our latest round of tests, we even found it worked to \u003ca href=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/watch-afl-overseas/\"\u003ewatch the Australian Football League from abroad\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the screenshot below, you can see us testing Proton VPN with BBC iPlayer:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_280387\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-280387\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-280387 size-full\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2022/03/protonvpn-streaming-bbc-iplayer.jpg\" alt=\"Using Proton VPN to unblock BBC iPlayer\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-280387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eProton VPN worked with BBC iPlayer every time we tested it.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelow is a list of Proton VPN\u0026#8217;s servers we tested that successfully unblock popular streaming services:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" data-table=\"1HDQILVrKhpxhVGojULFiSTsQ2pO4XN3M8Vh5dnnTqdM|1758447786\" data-table-height=\"208\" data-jeffrey=\"google\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t judge the free version too harshly — we did find it works with F1TV to \u003ca href=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/watch-f1-free/\"\u003estream live F1 races without paying\u003c/a\u003e. Plus, it’s extremely rare for free VPNs to work with any streaming sites.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve made an up-to-date \u003ca href=\"/guides/free-vpn-for-netflix/\"\u003elist of the best free VPNs for Netflix\u003c/a\u003e to help you find one.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tables_explainer":"\u003cp\u003eHere’s a table showing the most popular streaming services that Proton VPN\u0026#8217;s premium and free services can access:\u003c/p\u003e\n","show_section_tables":true,"streaming_platforms":["prime_video","bbc_iplayer","disneyplus","hbomax","hulu","netflix"],"streaming_platforms_free":["youtube"],"ratings_verdict":{"title":"Streaming Rating","verdict":"Proton VPN has recently improved its streaming performance. It now works with 6 Netflix regions, HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and more. It’s an excellent VPN for streaming—but only if you pay for it. The free version of Proton VPN doesn’t unblock any of those streaming sites.","tooltip":"\u003cp\u003eThis rating is calculated by how many different streaming services and regional content libraries the VPN can unblock, and how consistently it can access them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe test access to Netflix, Disney+, Max, Amazon Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, and many more platforms on a weekly basis.\u003c/p\u003e\n","ranking_stmt":"Ranked #16 out of 73 VPNs for Streaming"}},"torrenting":{"subheading":"Fast \u0026 Secure Choice for Torrenting, but Only On Premium Subscription Plans","ratings_verdict":{"title":"Torrenting Rating","verdict":"Proton VPN is a great VPN for safe torrenting, even if it’s not quite as good as rivals like PIA or Mullvad. We love that it offers P2P-optimized servers, port forwarding to boost seeding speeds, and we found its kill switch to be 100% reliable. With an average bitrate of 9.7MiB/s, it also delivers fast downloads. Proton VPN Free cannot be used for torrenting, though — it’s blocked on all servers.","tooltip":"\u003cp\u003eThis rating is determined by the VPN’s torrenting speeds, the percentage of servers that allow P2P file sharing, the service\u0026#8217;s privacy and trustworthiness, and useful settings like port forwarding.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor speed specifically, we calculate the VPN\u0026#8217;s average download bitrate using our bespoke torrenting setup.\u003c/p\u003e\n","ranking_stmt":"Ranked #4 out of 73 VPNs for Torrenting"},"torrenting_text":"\u003cp\u003eOur P2P tests found that \u003ca href=\"/guides/protonvpn-torrenting/\"\u003etorrenting with Proton VPN\u003c/a\u003e is \u003cb\u003eprivate\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003esecure\u003c/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003efast\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_280399\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-280399\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-280399 size-full\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2022/03/protonvpn-torrenting-test.jpg\" alt=\"Using Proton VPN to safely download a torrent file\" width=\"1000\" height=\"763\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-280399\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eProton VPN hid our P2P activity from our ISP.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Proton VPN’s server locations allow torrenting \u003ca href=\"https://protonvpn.com/support/p2p-vpn-redirection/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethrough P2P VPN redirect\u003c/a\u003e, which means that your traffic may be \u003cb\u003esecurely re-routed to a server closer to you\u003c/b\u003e for better download speeds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also high-performance servers specifically optimized for torrenting — they’re clearly marked within the app, but you can torrent on any server you like.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_149130\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-149130\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-149130 size-full\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2020/10/protonvpn-torrenting-servers.png\" alt=\"Proton VPN torrenting\" width=\"400\" height=\"298\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-149130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eProton VPN includes servers optimized for P2P activity.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN has recently increased the number of these P2P-optimized servers, improving the spread of their locations. There are now \u003cb\u003etorrenting-optimized servers in 85 countries\u003c/b\u003e, compared to just 20 previously.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, while testing these, we noticed almost \u003cb\u003ezero difference in download bitrates\u003c/b\u003e between P2P-labeled servers and regular servers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhichever server you choose and wherever you are in the world, \u003ca href=\"/best-vpn/torrenting-vpn/\"\u003eProton VPN is a great torrenting VPN\u003c/a\u003e — we just wish you could use the free version for it, too.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProton VPN Supports Port Forwarding\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN is one of only a few VPNs that support port forwarding. Using this, you can bypass the NAT firewall on your router and transfer files faster.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_287527\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-287527\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-287527 \" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2022/04/protonvpn-port-forwarding.jpg\" alt=\"Enabling port forwarding within the Proton VPN app\" width=\"310\" height=\"533\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-287527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003ePort forwarding can be enabled from the app home screen.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN is a fast torrenting VPN anyway, but \u003cb\u003eport forwarding increased our P2P speeds by 10%\u003c/b\u003e. The only downside is that it’s currently only available on the Windows app. We hope Proton VPN adds it to other platforms soon.\u003c/p\u003e\n"}},"collapsibleContent":[{"id":"64673a4e1f6ad","color":"#f5f1f0","content":[{"heading":"History of Major Updates to Proton VPN","body":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 April 2024:\u003c/b\u003e Server network expanded to 91 countries.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 March 2023:\u003c/b\u003e Releases Linux app for all free and paid users.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 March 2023:\u003c/b\u003e Proton VPN releases its first browser extension.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 November 2022:\u003c/b\u003e Proton VPN now has servers in every EU country.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 October 2022:\u003c/b\u003e Proton VPN releases the Stealth protocol on all its apps.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 May 2022:\u003c/b\u003e Proton VPN has a full visual rebrand, including all of its apps.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 April 2022:\u003c/b\u003e Proton VPN\u0026#8217;s Windows app gets port forwarding.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 February 2022:\u003c/b\u003e Proton VPN releases a native app for Amazon Fire TV devices.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 October 2021:\u003c/b\u003e Proton VPN add live chat support to its website and adopts WireGuard across all platforms.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 August 2021:\u003c/b\u003e Proton VPN launches \u0026#8216;VPN Accelerator\u0026#8217;, which increases connection speeds when used.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e28 June 2021:\u003c/b\u003e Proton VPN launches a full Linux GUI app.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 March 2021:\u003c/b\u003e Proton VPN launches NetShield, its ad and tracker blocking feature.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 January 2021:\u003c/b\u003e Proton VPN releases a native app for Android TV.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n"}]}],"key_summary_display_free":true,"key_summary":{"simultaneous_connections":"10","trial_period_num":null,"trial_period_unit":null,"trial_period_payment_info":null,"moneyback_guarantee_num":30,"moneyback_guarantee_unit":"days","data_cap":"Unlimited","cheapest_price":"$4.99/mo over 24 Months","jurisdiction":"Switzerland (Privacy Haven)","leaks":false,"logging_policy":"zero_logs","netflix_us":true,"num_countries":"112","num_ip_address":"6,587+","num_servers":"6,587","support":"Email \u0026 Online Resources Only","top_speed_dl":"87Mbps","torrenting":"partially","website":"Protonvpn.com","works_in_china":"no"},"key_summary_free":{"simultaneous_connections":"1","data_cap":"Unlimited","cheapest_price":"Free","jurisdiction":"Switzerland (Privacy Haven)","leaks":false,"logging_policy":"zero_logs","netflix_us":false,"num_countries":"5","num_ip_address":"200+","num_servers":"200","support":"Email \u0026 Online Resources Only","top_speed_dl":"98Mbps","torrenting":"no","website":"Protonvpn.com","works_in_china":"no"},"pricing_and_deals":{"show_cards_first":false,"intro_text":"\u003cp\u003eProton VPN has a free plan and two paid plans: \u003cb\u003ePlus\u003c/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eUnlimited\u003c/b\u003e. Here’s an overview:\u003c/p\u003e\n","post_table_text":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a table comparing the features of each Proton VPN subscription plan:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-default table-not-stacked;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 170px;\"\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 170px;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eFree\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 170px;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003ePlus\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 170px;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eUnlimited\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonthly Price\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eFree\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e$4.99\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e$7.99\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimultaneous Connections\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e1\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e10\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e10\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eUS Netflix\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eNo\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eYes\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eYes\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountries\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e5\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e112\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e112\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecure Core\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eNo\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eYes\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eYes\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Services\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eNone\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eNone\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eMail, Calendar \u0026amp; Drive\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the table, you can decide what plan is best for you. It’s worth noting that the features of Proton VPN’s Plus plan and Unlimited Plan are \u003cb\u003eidentical\u003c/b\u003e — the Unlimited plan just gives you access to other Proton products.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you only want the VPN, we recommend choosing the \u003cb\u003ePlus\u003c/b\u003e option.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can purchase the Plus plan monthly, every year, or every two years. The Proton VPN monthly package costs $9.99, or you can lower the cost by 40% to $5.99 if you purchase annually. The two-year plan costs the equivalent of $4.99 a month (you pay for it all up-front), which is an overall \u003cb\u003esaving of 50%\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$9.99 is actually a pretty reasonable price for a one-month subscription, as VPNs always charge much more for shorter-term memberships. However, its best price is pretty expensive compared to the competition — there are several \u003ca href=\"/best-vpn/\"\u003etop-rated VPN services\u003c/a\u003e that are cheaper.\u003c/p\u003e\n","payment_options_text":"\u003cp\u003eThe option to pay via \u003cb\u003ecryptocurrency\u003c/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecash\u003c/b\u003e is a nice touch if you don’t want your Proton VPN account to be linked to your bank account. There aren’t many VPNs that offer this.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, there aren’t any international payment options, like AliPay, if you live outside of America or Europe.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/get-protonvpn-for-free/\"\u003eProton VPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee\u003c/a\u003e: it’s no-questions-asked, and not subject to any data usage restrictions. Just request a refund by emailing the support team and the money will be back in your account within 14 days.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN free doesn’t require any payment details — just create an account and you can start using it straight away. This is an approach we love to see VPNs take as it’s so much better for privacy and peace of mind.\u003c/p\u003e\n","payment_options_heading":"Payment \u0026 Refund Options","payment_options_intro":"\u003cp\u003eProton VPN accepts payment via these methods:\u003c/p\u003e\n","payment_options_list_i18n":[{"option":"amex","name":"American Express"},{"option":"banktrans","name":"Bank Wire / Direct Transfer"},{"option":"btc","name":"Bitcoin"},{"option":"cash","name":"Cash"},{"option":"mastercard","name":"Mastercard"},{"option":"paypal","name":"PayPal"},{"option":"visa","name":"Visa"}],"pricing_plans":{"callout_text":"Best Value Deal","pricing_plan_information":[{"plan_cost":4.99,"plan_end_datetime":"","plan_details":"\u003cb\u003ePlus Plan:\u003c/b\u003e Billed $119.76 for the first 2 years, then $159.00 every 2 years thereafter","plan_period":"2","plan_period_unit":"year","plan_saving_percentage":"33","plan_start_datetime":""},{"plan_cost":5.99,"plan_end_datetime":"","plan_details":"\u003cb\u003ePlus Plan:\u003c/b\u003e Billed $71.88 for the first 12 months, then $96.00 every 12 months thereafter","plan_period":"12","plan_period_unit":"month","plan_saving_percentage":"20","plan_start_datetime":""},{"plan_cost":9.99,"plan_end_datetime":"","plan_details":"\u003cb\u003ePlus Plan:\u003c/b\u003e Billed $9.99 every month","plan_period":"1","plan_period_unit":"month","plan_saving_percentage":"","plan_start_datetime":""}]},"subheading":"Several Expensive Pricing Plans","ratings_verdict":{"title":"Price \u0026 Value Rating","verdict":"As good as Proton VPN is, we still consider it expensive compared to similar VPN services. Even its two-year plan averages out at $4.99 per month — more than Private Internet Access and Surfshark combined. The free version of Proton VPN offers excellent value, though, and is a great way to try the VPN before you purchase a subscription.","tooltip":"\u003cp\u003eWhile we do assign a \u0026#8216;Price \u0026amp; Value\u0026#8217; rating, it doesn\u0026#8217;t contribute to the Overall Rating. We believe the reader should decide what is or isn\u0026#8217;t a reasonable price.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good rating isn\u0026#8217;t just based on how cheap the VPN is, but for the overall value it offers.\u003c/p\u003e\n","ranking_stmt":"Ranked #11 out of 73 VPNs for Price \u0026 Value"}},"privacy":{"subheading":"A Private, Truly No-Logs VPN Service","jurisdiction_text":"\u003cdiv class=\"block-highlighted block-highlighted--orange\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read \u003ca href=\"https://protonvpn.com/privacy-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProton VPN’s full privacy policy\u003c/a\u003e for both its free and paid apps on its website.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN is one of precious few VPNs that actually has a \u003cb\u003etruly zero-logs policy\u003c/b\u003e — almost no information about you is stored whatsoever. This policy is exactly the same whether you use the \u003cb\u003efree or premium version of the app\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only thing that Proton VPN stores is the email you give when you create an account. You can easily distance yourself from this by using a brand new, anonymous email address.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll profile data is encrypted and stored locally on its servers and is immediately deleted when you terminate your account.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_1284410\" style=\"width: 2260px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1284410\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2023/12/Proton-VPN-Privacy-Policy.webp\" alt=\"An Image of Callum Tennant analyzing Proton VPN\u0026#039;s Privacy Policy on a macOS laptop.\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1498\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1284410\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-1284410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eProton VPN’s logging policy goes on to clearly describe what information is and is not retained by the service.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of \u003ca href=\"/guides/no-logs-vpn/\"\u003ethe best VPN logging policies\u003c/a\u003e we’ve ever seen — especially as it’s been \u003cb\u003eproven to be true\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN was put to the test in January 2019, when a Swiss court approved a request asking for information about a Proton VPN user. Proton VPN was \u003cb\u003eunable to provide any user data\u003c/b\u003e, as it simply hadn’t stored any.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means Proton VPN is part of a small number of VPN services to have had their logging policies verified by \u003cb\u003ea real-world test\u003c/b\u003e — we believe this to be the ultimate test of a VPN’s privacy policy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN has also had its logging policy audited by a third party. Published in April 2022 by Securitum, \u003ca href=\"https://protonvpn.com/blog/no-logs-audit/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe audit confirmed\u003c/a\u003e that Proton VPN doesn’t retain any user data.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProton VPN is Based in Switzerland\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN operates under the jurisdiction of \u003cb\u003eSwitzerland\u003c/b\u003e, which is a good base for a VPN service provider.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-highlighted block-highlighted--blue\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwitzerland is a good VPN jurisdiction for these reasons:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitzerland has \u003cb\u003estrong privacy laws\u003c/b\u003e, a history of respecting user privacy, and does not require VPN providers to store data on users.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitzerland is \u003cb\u003enot part of the EU\u003c/b\u003e, allowing it to sidestep all EU data retention laws, like the Data Retention Directive (2006).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitzerland is \u003cb\u003enot a member of the 14 Eyes alliance\u003c/b\u003e or any other intelligence sharing coalition, meaning it does not have a formal structure set up for collecting and sharing surveillance data with other nations.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of Switzerland’s privacy-hostile laws, like \u003ca href=\"https://www.admin.ch/opc/de/classified-compilation/20120872/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBÜPF and NDG\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://protonmail.com/blog/swiss-surveillance-law/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edo not apply to Proton VPN\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e since the company isn\u0026#8217;t considered a “major telecommunication operator” nor a “major internet service provider.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means Proton VPN benefits from all the advantages of its Swiss base, while also not having to abide by the drawbacks.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Private Is Proton VPN Compared to Other VPNs?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe table below compares Proton VPN to five other private VPN services based on jurisdiction, data collection, and logging policy audits.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" data-table=\"1HDQILVrKhpxhVGojULFiSTsQ2pO4XN3M8Vh5dnnTqdM|2100424648\" data-table-height=\"272\" data-jeffrey=\"google\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","logging_policy":"","tables_explainer":"\u003cp\u003eHere’s a summary of the data that Proton VPN logs:\u003c/p\u003e\n","show_section_tables":true,"logging_policy_list_2401":[{"name":"browsing_activity","value":"no"},{"name":"date_last_conn","value":"no"},{"name":"device_info","value":"no"},{"name":"dns_queries","value":"no"},{"name":"ind_bandwidth_usage","value":"no"},{"name":"ind_conn_timestamps","value":"no"},{"name":"isp","value":"no"},{"name":"num_simultaneous_connections","value":"no"},{"name":"orig_ip_address","value":"no"},{"name":"pi","value":"yes"},{"name":"vpn_server_ip","value":"no"},{"name":"vpn_server_location","value":"no"}],"ratings_verdict":{"title":"Privacy \u0026 Logging Policy Rating","verdict":"Proton VPN is a legitimate service that you can trust to keep your online activity private and anonymous. Its zero-logs privacy policy has been audited and verified by third parties and real world cases. The VPN does not collect or sell any user data, and its Swiss jurisdiction also means it doesn’t have to adhere to any data retention laws.","tooltip":"\u003cp\u003eWe analyze and dissect the VPN service\u0026#8217;s logging and privacy policy. A VPN should never log and store:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour real IP address\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection timestamps\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDNS requests\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeadquarters outside of 14 Eyes or EU jurisdictions are also preferable.\u003c/p\u003e\n","ranking_stmt":"Ranked #3 out of 73 VPNs for Privacy"}},"speed_and_reliability":{"body":null,"intro":"\u003cp\u003eTo perform our speed tests we connected to Proton VPN servers located across six different continents. We use a 100Mbps internet connection, similar to what your baseline speed at home might be. Here are the results:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" data-table=\"1HDQILVrKhpxhVGojULFiSTsQ2pO4XN3M8Vh5dnnTqdM|638408021\" data-table-height=\"276\" data-jeffrey=\"comparison\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_959159\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-959159\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-959159\" src=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2023/05/protonvpn-macos-speedtest.jpg\" alt=\"Running a speed test using our New York server with Proton VPN. It is producing a fast download speed of over 90Mbps.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"885\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-959159\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eWhile Proton VPN\u0026#8217;s local download speeds are good, we\u0026#8217;ve seen plenty better.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOddly, despite testing from New York, US, Proton VPN actually produced faster download speeds on several other test servers located farther from us than its New York server.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a chance that its New York servers may just be slower or more congested than others, and that the download speeds you get on a server near you will be faster.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN did struggle with download speeds on servers located extremely far away, though: 64Mbps in South Africa and 76Mbps in Australia are decent numbers, and better than a lot of less reputable VPNs, but it’s still slower than big-name rivals like \u003ca href=\"/reviews/hotspot-shield/#rv-speed\"\u003eHotspot Shield\u003c/a\u003e or even Ivacy VPN.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-highlighted block-highlighted--orange\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5e2314;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXPERT ADVICE:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e To get the fastest speeds, make sure that ‘VPN Accelerator’ is enabled in your app’s settings. It can be found in the Connection tab.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProton VPN Free Is the Fastest Free VPN\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton VPN’s free app, however, really impressed us in our testing. In fact, \u003cb\u003eProton VPN Free is the fastest free VPN we’ve ever tested\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see the free version’s speed test results in the table below:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" data-table=\"1HDQILVrKhpxhVGojULFiSTsQ2pO4XN3M8Vh5dnnTqdM|446685103\" data-table-height=\"0\" data-jeffrey=\"comparison\" data-jeffrey-modifier=\"alternate-from-2\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only are its raw upload and download speeds impressive, but Proton VPN Free is the only reputable free VPN with \u003cb\u003eno data cap\u003c/b\u003e. That means you’ll \u003cb\u003enever run out of bandwidth\u003c/b\u003e for downloading, streaming, gaming, or anything else.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust beware that with only 200 free servers available to connect to (versus 6,587 for the paid app) your speeds might not be as consistent due to congestion.\u003c/p\u003e\n","manual_speedtest_results":{"before":{"download":-1,"ping":-1,"upload":-1},"after":{"download":-1,"ping":-1,"upload":-1},"dl_loss_pc":0},"speedtest_regions":null,"subheading":"Fast Local Download \u0026 Upload Speeds on Both Versions","summary_narrative":"","ratings_verdict":{"title":"Speed Rating","verdict":"Proton VPN is a very fast VPN, with an average local download speed of 87Mbps. However, it has fallen behind its big rivals in our recent speed tests. Even using WireGuard, its local download speeds are consistently slower than NordVPN, IPVanish, and several others. 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