ProtonVPN Review
ProtonVPN comes from a team with a strong privacy pedigree, and it shows. Open-source apps, a genuinely usable free plan, and Secure Core routing make it the pick for people who put privacy first.
#4 overall Best for privacy ★★★★★ 4.5 illustrative $4.99/mo on a 2-year plan
The privacy purist's choice — with a real free tier.
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Why privacy fans love it
Proton's apps are open source and independently audited, so anyone can inspect how they work. Its Secure Core feature routes your traffic through privacy-friendly locations before it leaves the network.
Speed and streaming
Paid speeds were fast in our impressions and good enough for streaming on the higher-tier servers. The free plan is slower and limited to a few countries, but it is honest and has no data cap.
Security and privacy
Alongside the no-logs policy you get a kill switch, strong protocols, and the rare reassurance of code you can actually read. It is the most transparency-focused option on our list.
Our verdict
★★★★★ 4.5 illustrative Best for privacy
ProtonVPN is the choice when privacy is the whole point. The open-source apps and free tier set it apart, even if streaming is a small step behind the leaders.