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Bright VPNProton VPN
Free

Free in exchange for sharing your internet connection with Bright Data.

 Freemium

The free tier has no data cap but limited countries and speeds. Paid plans add more…

Windows, macOS, Android, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • No subscription fee
  • Apps for desktop, Android and LG TVs
  • A free tier with no data cap and no advertising
  • Clients are open source on every platform and independently audited
  • Your connection is used by Bright Data's data collection network
  • Owned by a web data company rather than an independent VPN provider
  • An account is required, even for the free tier
  • Free tier covers few countries and slows down at peak times
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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