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Open-source VPN with unlimited devices, no-logs policy and servers in 113 countries
From $2.03/mo
PrivateVPN vs Proton VPN
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose PrivateVPN if…
- you want the lower entry price ($2.4/mo vs $3.49/mo)
- you're in its core audience: streamers, torrent users
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Choose Proton VPN if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you want open source you can self-host or audit
- you work on Chrome
- you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, travelers and streamers
Side by side
Feature PrivateVPN Proton VPN
Pricing modelPaidFreemium
Starting price$2.4/mo$3.49/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome
CompanyPrivateVPN Global ABProton AG
Full feature lists
P PrivateVPN
- 200+ servers in 63 countries
- Up to 10 simultaneous connections
- No traffic logs, based in Sweden
- Kill switch
- Port forwarding for torrenting
- AES-256 encryption with 2048-bit keys
- Unblocks geo-restricted streaming
- Free remote installation help
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.
PrivateVPN · privatevpn.com
Proton VPN · protonvpn.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
PrivateVPN
1 Month9.29 GBP/mo
3 Months4.63 GBP/mo
36 Months (12 + 24 extra)1.86 GBP/mo
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
PrivateVPN
- 10 simultaneous connections
- Port forwarding included
- Long-term plan from 1.86 GBP/mo
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Smaller network than many rivals, at about 200 servers
- No free plan
- Prices are shown in GBP
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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