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Proton VPN vs Malwarebytes Privacy VPN: catalog facts
Proton VPN	Malwarebytes Privacy VPN
Freemium The free tier has no data cap but limited countries and speeds. Paid plans add more…	Paid Paid subscription, also sold bundled with other Malwarebytes products.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
A free tier with no data cap and no advertising Clients are open source on every platform and independently audited	Uses the WireGuard protocol Apps for desktop and mobile platforms
An account is required, even for the free tier Free tier covers few countries and slows down at peak times	Paid subscription required Closed source client
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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