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eduVPNProton VPN
Free

The apps are free and open source; access depends on your institution taking part.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • Apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
  • Gives access to internal institute resources
  • A free tier with no data cap and no advertising
  • Clients are open source on every platform and independently audited
  • Only useful if your institution is an eduVPN participant
  • Not a general consumer VPN service
  • An account is required, even for the free tier
  • Free tier covers few countries and slows down at peak times
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later 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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