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VPN.acProton VPN
Paid

Commercial subscription service; the research does not list current prices.

 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
  • Supports WireGuard, OpenVPN and obfuscated protocols
  • Publishes per-location gateway counts and a node status page
  • A free tier with no data cap and no advertising
  • Clients are open source on every platform and independently audited
  • Paid service with no free tier shown
  • Fewer locations outside Europe and North America in the published list
  • An account is required, even for the free tier
  • Free tier covers few countries and slows down at peak times
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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