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Proton VPN vs Norton VPN: catalog facts
Proton VPN	Norton VPN
Freemium The free tier has no data cap but limited countries and speeds. Paid plans add more…	Paid Paid subscription bought and renewed through a Norton account.
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	Encrypts traffic on public Wi-Fi Available separately from the Norton 360 suite
An account is required, even for the free tier Free tier covers few countries and slows down at peak times	Proprietary, closed-source service Requires a paid subscription and a Norton account
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 1, 2026

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