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Proton VPNNordVPN
Freemium

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

 Paid

A paid subscription is required.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • A free tier with no data cap and no advertising
  • Clients are open source on every platform and independently audited
  • Very large server network with consistently high throughput
  • NordLynx, threat protection and device meshnet in one subscription
  • An account is required, even for the free tier
  • Free tier covers few countries and slows down at peak times
  • Subscription pricing renews at a much higher rate than the first term
  • Closed infrastructure; you are trusting the provider's audits
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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