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Proton VPN review: what the data shows
Proton VPN lists 195 locations in 149 countries. Not an app or speed test: evaluated is what the archive holds, namely the server list, the measurements, the networks and the stated prices.1
- Countries
- 149
- rank 2 of 13
- Locations
- 195
- rank 5 of 13
- Servers listed
- 17,985
- Measured
- not measurable
At a glance
- Countries
- 149
- Lowest price per month
- $3.49
- Per month after the first term
- $6.99
- Money back
- 30 days
- Devices at once
- 10
- Own website
- no advertising or analytics
- Says which locations are virtual
- no
- Based in
Switzerland- Owner
- Proton Foundation (primary shareholder)
- Features it names
- streaming, ad and tracker blocker, P2P / BitTorrent, Tor over VPN, 10 Gbit/s servers, multi-hop
Speaks for it
- Its own home page loads no outside service.
Speaks against it
- Its public list names no server addresses, so no location can be measured or assigned to a network.
- The price per month rises by up to 100 % after the first term.
Worth knowing
- Its list does not say which locations are virtual.
- Its pricing page promises money back within 30 days.
- One account works on 10 devices at once, according to its pricing page.
- Owner: Proton Foundation (primary shareholder).
Prices
As stated on the provider's pricing page, requested from United States. Last checked Oct 11, 2026. The page does not say whether tax is included. Pricing page2
| Plan | First term | Advertised per month | Charged for the first term | Crossed-out price | Renewal | Per month after the first term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proton VPN Plus | 24 months | $3.49 | $83.76 | – | $83.88 / 12 months | +100 % |
As stated on the provider's pricing page, requested from Germany. Last checked Oct 11, 2026. The page does not say whether tax is included. Pricing page2
| Plan | First term | Advertised per month | Charged for the first term | Crossed-out price | Renewal | Per month after the first term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proton VPN Plus | 24 months | $3.49 | $83.76 | – | $83.88 / 12 months | +100 % |
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As of October 11, 2026.