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Open-source VPN with unlimited devices, no-logs policy and servers in 113 countries
From $2.03/mo
Proton VPN vs Turbo VPN
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Proton VPN if…
- 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
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Choose Turbo VPN if…
- you want the lower entry price ($3.33/mo vs $3.49/mo)
- you're in its core audience: casual users wanting a free vpn, gamers
Side by side
Feature Proton VPN Turbo VPN
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price$3.49/mo$3.33/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chrome
CompanyProton AGINNOVATIVE CONNECTING PTE. LIMITED
Full feature lists
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
T Turbo VPN
- Servers in 111 locations, 21,000+ on premium
- AES-256 encryption
- IKEv2, OpenVPN UDP and L2TP-IPsec protocols
- Kill Switch and Split Tunneling
- Private DNS and Wi-Fi protection
- Dedicated gaming and streaming servers
- Device management for premium accounts
- Pay with crypto, cards, Apple Pay or local methods
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
Proton VPN · protonvpn.com
Turbo VPN · turbovpn.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
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)
Turbo VPN
FreeFree
Gold Plan + 3 Months Free$3.33/mo ($89.99 billed every 27 months)
Platinum Plan$4.58/mo ($109.99 billed every 24 months)
Strengths and limitations
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
Turbo VPN
- Free tier available alongside paid plans
- Premium plans allow 10 or 20 devices at once
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Accepts cryptocurrency and many local payment methods
- Free tier shows ads and lacks Kill Switch and Split Tunneling
- Listed prices require a 24- or 27-month upfront payment
- Pricing FAQ mentions a 5-device limit, which conflicts with the plan listings
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Facts from each vendor's public pages. Editorial policy