Proton VPN is a privacy-focused VPN from the makers of Proton Mail, with fully open-source, independently audited apps and a server network across 100+ countries. It targets privacy-conscious individuals and also serves organizations through a business plan. Proton VPN enforces an independently audited no-logs policy and is based in Switzerland, a jurisdiction known for strong privacy protections. It offers a free tier alongside paid plans, lowering the barrier for new users. The service holds SOC 2 compliance, and its open-source clients allow public scrutiny of the code.
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Overview
- Founded
- 2017
- Pricing tier
- Low
- Startup-friendly
- Yes
- Enterprise-ready
- Yes
VPN / secure access
- Jurisdiction
- Switzerland
- No-logs policy
- Yes
- Independently audited
- latest 2025
- Audit detail
- Independent audits (Securitum, latest Aug 2025, the 4th consecutive annual audit); fully open-source, audited apps.
- Open-source apps
- Yes
- RAM-only servers
- No
- Servers
- 8,000+
- Countries
- 100+
- Starting price
- from $4.99/mo (long-term plan)
- Free tier
- Yes
- Business plan
- Yes