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NordVPNProton VPN
Paid

A paid subscription is required.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • Very large server network with consistently high throughput
  • NordLynx, threat protection and device meshnet in one subscription
  • A free tier with no data cap and no advertising
  • Clients are open source on every platform and independently audited
  • Subscription pricing renews at a much higher rate than the first term
  • Closed infrastructure; you are trusting the provider's audits
  • An account is required, even for the free tier
  • Free tier covers few countries and slows down at peak times
Downloadable app, 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
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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