ProtonVPN
Privacy-first VPN from the makers of ProtonMail.
Specifications
Fastest protocolWireGuard
Servers3,000+
Countries85
ProtocolsWireGuard, OpenVPN, Stealth
Simultaneous Connections10 simultaneous
PriceFrom $4.99/mo (2-year plan)
Pros
- Swiss jurisdiction with strongest privacy laws
- Fully open-source apps (independently audited)
- Secure Core multi-hop through privacy-friendly countries
- Genuinely useful free tier available
- NetShield ad/tracker/malware blocker
Cons
- Speeds slightly lower than NordVPN
- Smaller server network
- Free tier has limited server locations