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VPN Proxy Master vs Proton VPN

Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.

VVPN Proxy MasterFrom $3.70/moVisit site
PProton VPNFree · from $3.49/moVisit site
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Choose VPN Proxy Master if…

  • you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, streamers
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Choose Proton VPN if…

  • you want a free plan to start with
  • you want the lower entry price ($3.49/mo vs $3.7/mo)
  • you want open source you can self-host or audit
  • you work on Linux
  • you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, travelers and streamers

Side by side

Feature VPN Proxy Master Proton VPN
Pricing modelPaidFreemium
Starting price$3.7/mo$3.49/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromeWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome
CompanySECUREGUARD GROUP PTE. LTD.Proton AG
Full feature lists

V VPN Proxy Master

  • AES 256-bit encryption
  • 20,000+ servers in 100+ locations
  • Automatic kill switch
  • DNS and IP leak protection
  • No-log policy
  • Up to 15 simultaneous devices
  • Unlimited traffic and bandwidth
  • Apps for Fire TV, Apple TV and smart TVs

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

Their home pages

What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.

VPN Proxy Master home page
V VPN Proxy Master · vpnproxymaster.com
Proton VPN home page
P Proton VPN · protonvpn.com

What you'd pay

The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.

VPN Proxy Master

1 Month Plan$12.99/month
12 Months Plan$6.67/month
27 Months Plan$3.70/month

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

VPN Proxy Master

  • Up to 15 simultaneous devices per subscription
  • Long-term plan works out to $3.70 a month
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans
  • 24/7 live chat support
  • Monthly plan costs $12.99
  • Cheapest monthly rate requires paying $99.99 upfront for 27 months
  • Pages do not list supported VPN protocols

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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