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Avira Phantom VPN vs Proton VPN
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Avira Phantom VPN if…
- you're in its core audience: travelers, public wi-fi users
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Choose Proton VPN if…
- you want open source you can self-host or audit
- you work on Linux, Chrome
- you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, travelers and streamers
Side by side
Feature Avira Phantom VPN Proton VPN
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price—$3.49/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Android, iOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome
CompanyAviraProton AG
Full feature lists
A Avira Phantom VPN
- AES-256 encryption of web traffic
- Virtual IP address that changes with each connection
- Selectable virtual server locations
- 500 MB free data per month
- Unlimited data on Pro plan
- Kill switch in Pro for Windows
- No-logs policy
P Proton VPN
- 20,000+ servers in 140+ countries
- NetShield DNS-level ad, tracker and malware blocker
- Secure Core multi-hop routing
- VPN Accelerator for up to 400% faster speeds
- Kill switch and always-on VPN
- WireGuard and OpenVPN with AES-256 or ChaCha20
- P2P/BitTorrent support on paid plans
- Up to 10 simultaneous devices
What you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
Avira Phantom VPN
Phantom VPN FreeFree
Phantom VPN ProNot stated on page
Proton VPN
Proton FreeFree
VPN Plus$3.49/mo on 2-year plan ($9.99 monthly)
Proton Unlimited$7.99/mo on 2-year plan ($12.99 monthly)
Strengths and limitations
Avira Phantom VPN
- Free plan with 500 MB of data each month
- Apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS
- AES-256 encryption and a stated no-logs policy
- Refunds within 14 days on monthly plans and 60 days on annual plans
- Free plan is limited to 500 MB per month
- Kill switch only in Pro for Windows
- Not available for use inside India
- Pro price isn't shown in the page text
Proton VPN
- Free plan with no ads and no data limits
- Open-source apps and publicly available no-logs audit
- Swiss jurisdiction
- Paid plans cover 10 devices
- Free plan covers 1 device and servers in 10 randomly selected countries
- Free plan excludes streaming, P2P and the ad blocker
- Lowest price requires a 2-year commitment
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BFree VPN app with optional Premium for streaming, gaming and private browsing
Free, from $6/mo
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Free, from $6/mo
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FFree VPN with unlimited traffic and no sign-up, plus a 100+ location Premium plan
Freemium
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Freemium
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Free VPN with unlimited traffic and no sign-up, plus a 100+ location Premium plan
VPNFree plan
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TFree and premium VPN for streaming, gaming and private browsing on any device
Free, from $3.33/mo
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Free, from $3.33/mo
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