Proton VPN emerges as top choice for users prioritizing privacy
A recent review finds Proton VPN offers strong privacy features, fast speeds, and a generous free tier, though its renewal pricing has risen.
Proton VPN, created by the team behind Proton Mail, is praised for its transparency, open-source client software and five consecutive no-logs audits, the latest by Securitum in June 2026. The service operates more than 20,000 servers across 140+ countries and delivers near-native speeds, with minimal slowdown even on Secure Core routes. Its free tier offers unlimited data on ten servers, while paid plans add streaming support, Secure Core, NetShield, split tunnelling and torrenting on up to ten devices.
Recent updates include a six-fold boost to NetShield's ad-blocking effectiveness and the rollout of experimental split tunnelling on macOS. Drawbacks noted are the shift to higher renewal prices after introductory deals and a somewhat crowded Windows interface, plus missing split-tunnelling on iOS.
