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Proton VPN vs VyprVPN

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

PProton VPNFree · from $3.49/moVisit site
VVyprVPNPaidVisit site
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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 Windows, macOS, Linux
  • you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, travelers and streamers
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Choose VyprVPN if…

  • you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, streamers

Side by side

Feature Proton VPN VyprVPN
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starting price$3.49/mo—
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome—
CompanyProton AGCertida, LLC
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

V VyprVPN

  • Independently audited no-log policy
  • Proprietary no-log VyprDNS
  • Obfuscated servers to get around censorship
  • Servers in nearly 70 countries
  • Apps for Apple TV, Fire TV and Android TV
  • Encrypted connection that changes your IP address

Their home pages

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

Proton VPN home page
P Proton VPN · protonvpn.com
VyprVPN home page
V VyprVPN · vyprvpn.com

What 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)

VyprVPN

Paid. Plan details aren't published.

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

VyprVPN

  • Independently audited no-log policy
  • Has its own no-log DNS service
  • Obfuscated servers for restricted networks
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Prices not shown on the home page
  • No free plan mentioned

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