ProtonVPN

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VPN with DNS filter function and Secure Core architecture.

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4.6 /5
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Value for Money
4.3/5
Features
4.4/5
Ease of Use
4.7/5
Customer Support
4.3/5

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Husam
Husam
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  • Industry: Religious Institutions
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

The TOP VPN on the Market!!!

Reviewed on 2023/08/08

My overall experience with ProtonVPN is overwhelmingly positive with a couple of drawbacks and I...

My overall experience with ProtonVPN is overwhelmingly positive with a couple of drawbacks and I love the security aspect of it all.

Pros

I love the ability for anyone on the team to checklist any location or region of the globe to use as the provided location for a given web service.

Cons

I did not love the user interface and general lack of content on the platform, which is outcompeted by the other VPNs in the industry.

Davide
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  • Industry: Newspapers
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Excellent VPN but with her margins to improve

Reviewed on 2024/04/02

The app and the service are very good and very much solid from every point of view. Despite the...

The app and the service are very good and very much solid from every point of view. Despite the gripe described above due to the absence of automation features in the app, I still wholeheartedly recommend ProtonVPN. Might no be the fastest nor the cheaper, but I deeply share their sustainable business model and ethic, which is very attentive to privacy and security, without selling themselves to the highest bidder like almost every other VPN company around (just look at the amount and quality of ads!), which mainly have profit in mind (which is not bad per se, but I find Proton’s way safer for the user and mirroring my personal ideas).

Pros

Install and operation is as simple as it gets, just 1 click (literally: “connect now”) unless you want or need more specific settings o specific servers or profiles. The selection of servers is great and with a lot of coverage, and so far I didn’t notice much of an impact to speed or ping times with casual mobile and pc usage. The app is nice and easy to use on every platform (although Linux is said to be neglected) and strikes a good balance, for my use case, between features and friction. You can also use an openvpn or WireGuard generic client if you prefer so!

Cons

My biggest gripe is that the default app does not allow, on any platform, to select always-on or always-off networks, to allow automations like turning off the VPN at home or turning it on automatically at work and the many combinations in between (especially if tied with other automation / shortcuts app). You can achieve this by download the relevant profiles from the website and using a third party generic OpenVPN or WireGuard client, but it’s less than option for new users and you’re tied to the specific server you download the configuration for - meaning you cannot benefit from options like connecting to a random server or the fastest available within the chosen country. Many competitor offer such a feature and, while achievable, still looks like a big shortcoming for me.

Alternatives Considered

NordVPN

Reasons for Choosing ProtonVPN

PIA was cheaper but Proton business model and ethic won me over and I put much more trust in it than PIA company

Switched From

PIA VPN

Reasons for Switching to ProtonVPN

Its business model and ethics, and the absence of a “predatory” advertising
Michelle
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  • Industry: Consumer Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Proton is a Go-Ton

Reviewed on 2023/07/11

Fairly well ease of usage, although I wish the customer service was just a bit more willing to help...

Fairly well ease of usage, although I wish the customer service was just a bit more willing to help the customer. I have witnessed much better than this, therefore there is room for some improvement.

Pros

I love all things Proton from this company as they have many items available with the highest of secure features.

Cons

Difficult to manage a VPN and connect to my every day usage of things such as my printer.

Patrick
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  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Top-Tier Open Source VPN

Reviewed on 2023/06/02

This is an excellent option for a VPN; plenty of server locations and great speed. I'm on a paid...

This is an excellent option for a VPN; plenty of server locations and great speed. I'm on a paid plan, but their free plan is great if you only need 1 device connection.

Pros

I like that the code is 3rd party audited and the results are published. They also make the ownership structure clear and don't employ shady marketing tactics. They are also located in a privacy friendly country.

Cons

This service is newer than many of the established VPN providers, so the apps and other features are still being polished.

kelechi
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  • Industry: Writing & Editing
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

amazing streaming service support and lots of servers!

Reviewed on 2023/01/14

i'd say very good and stress free. a few other vpns either have issues connecting or they slow my...

i'd say very good and stress free. a few other vpns either have issues connecting or they slow my internet speed but proton works great for me.

Pros

i love the fact that i have access to multiple servers in various countries and with lots of them being able to bypass geo-locked contents on netflix and amazon prime in the US. I'm resident in a country without quality internet service and this has served well. crazy, but proton helps increase my internet speed hence my daily use of it. very good connection time almost never disconnects until i do myself

Cons

most servers are marked as spam on IP detector sites and that sends a wrong impression to some sites that i visit. i'd like if the servers dont get discovered easily when scanned

Alper
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Cheap but effective vpn

Reviewed on 2022/12/27

Pros

I like most it's price, it is cheaper than other vpn apps. And it has a lot of function.

Cons

Free trial version is useless. It has speed limit and not able to choose country. You should buy premium membership.

Roshish
Roshish
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Good VPN with Strict No-Log Policy

Reviewed on 2023/10/28

Pros

It is a solid choice for individuals seeking robust online privacy and security. As it is based in Switzerland, a privacy-friendly jurisdiction, the service adheres to a strict no-logs policy, ensuring that your digital footprint remains confidential. Their user-friendly interface makes it accessible to both beginners and tech-savvy users, while advanced security features such as strong encryption and secure core servers offer a high level of protection. It grants access to geo-restricted content which makes it very nice for streaming contents, and it typically provides reliable and fast connections.

Cons

The free plan comes with limitations on server selection and speed, which may not suit heavy users. Their pricing structure can be somewhat complex, with different plans offering various features, potentially causing confusion for some. The smaller server network compared to some competitors may result in slower connections during peak times.

Paola
Paola
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  • Industry: Arts & Crafts
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Vpn software at low price

Reviewed on 2023/09/09

Pros

i like that compared to other Vpn it's not expensive

Cons

i don't like that it starts automatically when you connect

Vittorio
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  • Industry: Online Media
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

ProtonVPN free

Reviewed on 2023/07/03

The overall experience with ProtonVPN can be considered positive, because with the free version i...

The overall experience with ProtonVPN can be considered positive, because with the free version i have been able to do everything i needed to do with that.

Pros

The most important pro is the possibility to use that for free and in a super easy and fast way. It works very well

Cons

The most important cons can be two:1. Very few country to choose from in the free version;2. Sometimes it seems not work as it should so you need to reset your VPN

Ruthis
Ruthis
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  • Industry: Animation
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Excellent vpn

Reviewed on 2023/12/09

Pros

This VPN offers excellent security and privacy features that keep your online activity safe

Cons

The free version has a limite on the features. You must purchase the paid version to Access to all features

Disha
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Review - ProtonVPN

Reviewed on 2023/05/31

Pretty good experience using ProtonVPN.

Pretty good experience using ProtonVPN.

Pros

Some features that are great about ProtonVPN are: 1. When you are trying to access quality content on streaming sites, which may or may not be available in certain demographics, ProtonVPN is ideal to access content on Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, etc. 2. Streaming any form of content is quite easy with this platform. You can also download and upload audio/ video content with relative ease. 3. There is a Free version that allows you to test the software and analyze a few alternatives to see if it is a good fit. You can also purchase the Premium version as well. 4. The download speed is fast and safe. It also promises the security of personal data while using its services. 5. ProtonVPN is a highly well-structured and designed platform with peak optimation of the servers provided.

Cons

Some of the aspects of the platform that was not very appealing were:1. It functions well on all devices, although it is priced slightly higher than other VPN companies. It is higher by around 15% of the market prices. However, taking a 2-year plan would work out cheaper but it is quite a long duration for a purchase. 2. Free version offers 3 server options only. 3. It is slightly difficult to have it work on gaming consoles.

Kristjon
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

ProtonVPN: My Go-To VPN for Online Anonymity

Reviewed on 2023/05/08

Pros

I find ProtonVPN to have a very user-friendly interface, secure encryption protocols and fast connection speeds.

Cons

I have experienced occasional crashes when using ProtonVPN on my MacBook, which can be frustrating.

anil
anil
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

High security vpn

Reviewed on 2023/09/06

I use both atlas and proton VPN for my work. The proton VPN provides more secure and encrypted...

I use both atlas and proton VPN for my work. The proton VPN provides more secure and encrypted system. While atlas provides faster connectivity.

Pros

It's high level encryption and security is top notch. The user interface is appealing in mobile platforms without any cluster of features. It also provides many locations with high internet speed.

Cons

Although it provides any locations it provides only few for the free trial and occasionally has internet issues even with upgradation.

Maurice
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  • Industry: Biotechnology
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Good and fast VPN.

Reviewed on 2023/12/21

Pros

Ease of use and clear app.
Features are abundant and well explained.

Cons

Network speed could be better, but this is always a trade off with vpns.

Chibuike
Chibuike
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  • Industry: Management Consulting
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

My ProtonVPN Feedback

Reviewed on 2023/02/18

Pros

Strong encryption and protocols, no leaks or logs, safe core servers, respectable speeds, and a presence in 63 countries are just a few of the benefits that ProtonVPN offers. In order to make it simpler to get around restrictions, it also provides multiple VPN protocols and alternative routes. Moreover, it provides sophisticated encryption and tunneling methods.

Cons

If you want an encrypted VPN service, then this is a fantastic choice. However, one of the major cons is that customer service isn't always available around the clock - this could be a significant setback if you need assistance urgently.

Shivam
Shivam
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best VPN Ever!

Reviewed on 2023/03/05

My Overall experience with Proton VPN is really good compare to other VPN. I am using this VPN from...

My Overall experience with Proton VPN is really good compare to other VPN. I am using this VPN from 2019. Now I am Thinking about to buy Subscription of it :) Whenever Someone Ask me "Suggest Me good VPN"then I say one and only Proton VPN, I tried so many Free VPN but this one is Awesome! specially about the Strong Privacy!

Pros

Well, First feature I like most is , Its free to use VPN. It's have strong Focus on Privacy. That's What everyone wants.

Cons

Well, Overall it's have so many benefits, but I faced issue in Linux. While I was using Proton VPN in Linux. Some time's its freeze my system. but this is sometimes happened overall VPN is really good!

Anthony
Anthony
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Protecting Your Privacy on the Internet

Reviewed on 2023/01/13

Overall, my experience with ProtonVPN has been positive. It provides a secure and reliable...

Overall, my experience with ProtonVPN has been positive. It provides a secure and reliable connection, advanced encryption protocols, a wide range of servers, a no-logs policy, and a user-friendly interface. However, it can be a bit slower, the free version has limited servers, no ad-blocker feature, a cluttered interface, and the relatively high cost of the paid version.

Pros

I really like using ProtonVPN because it provides a secure and reliable connection when browsing the internet. The software uses advanced encryption protocols to protect my online activities from being tracked or monitored. Additionally, it offers a wide range of servers located in different countries, which allows me to access geo-restricted content and maintain my online privacy. ProtonVPN also has a no-logs policy, which means that it does not track or store any of my browsing data. Furthermore, the software is user-friendly and easy to navigate, making it simple to set up and use.

Cons

One thing that I dislike about ProtonVPN is that it can be a bit slower than other VPNs, especially when connected to a server that is located far away. The free version of the software is limited in terms of the number of servers available, which can make it difficult to find a fast connection. Additionally, the software doesn't have an ad-blocker feature, which can be a downside for some users. Furthermore, while the software is generally user-friendly, some users may find the interface to be a bit cluttered and overwhelming. Finally, the cost of the paid version is relatively high compared to other VPN services.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Broadcast Media
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Proton VPN ( Move on the Globe in Just One Click)

Reviewed on 2023/02/10

Excellent, if your are using one phone or device than you may opt for the free version

Excellent, if your are using one phone or device than you may opt for the free version

Pros

Your Internet connection is encrypted while you browse the internet with Proton VPN.The advanced security features with Proton VPN make absolutely sure that an opponent cannot snoop on your connection by routing it through encrypted channels.Moreover, it enables you to access sites which may be forbidden in your country.

Cons

Inconsistent speeds , It drops the speed at large and High Price bracket

Angelo
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best for browsing anonymously

Reviewed on 2022/07/07

It is my first choice, to surf the internet. I trust that they did not collect my private usage...

It is my first choice, to surf the internet. I trust that they did not collect my private usage data.

Pros

communication speed and performance. If you choose a country close to you, and make a video call, there will not be much latency.
But you can also avoid this, by adding your programs, networks or specific IP, to the filter so that ProtonVPN routes all the traffic of that filter, or not to route it and let it go through the default route. This is wonderful, if for example: You want Google Chrome to think you are somewhere else, but Firefox does know your real location. You have the option to use wireguard as the connection method, this is not only fast, but it secures your communications even more. Especially if you use ProtonMail, in some countries, ProtonMail doesn't work, but you can use ProtonVPN to fix that. The killswitch function is fantastic and fulfills the function for which it was designed

Cons

The price can be a bit high, if you have to buy the service for several employees and you don't want them to share passwords.

Lucy
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A great VPN

Reviewed on 2022/09/28

A very affordable VPN solution. I like it.

A very affordable VPN solution. I like it.

Pros

Proton VPN offers a wide range of server locations all around the world. One of the great features offered is the Secure Core which routes Internet connections via Proton own servers. One would expect Internet speed throttle but Proton VPN doesn't throttle speed that much.

One can always opt for the new cloud integrated service and access a secure email account at low cost.

Cons

It does not offer a lot of African countries server locations. I could only access two countries ie. South Africa and Nigeria. For a continent with over 54 countries, this is unacceptable Proton.

Cihan
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Privacy and Security Focused VPN

Reviewed on 2022/12/31

With ProtonVPN we solved security problems in internet and we protected our data.

With ProtonVPN we solved security problems in internet and we protected our data.

Pros

The most important features of this VPN is security and privacy. You can unblock the web and access the desired sites anonymously.

Cons

The number of servers in the free version is less.

Fábio
Fábio
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

A privacy-centered free VPN for small needs

Reviewed on 2022/12/21

Pros

ProtonVPN offers a free plan and, different from some competitors, they apply the same privacy policy from the premium plans.On this plan only two to three countries can be selected, but it is enough for small needs, such as checking a site from a different route.

Cons

For premium plans they do not charge on local currency so, as I am Brazil-based, would had to pay using euros instead of a fixed price in Brazilians Reais.

Sean
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Solid connection good amount of locations

Reviewed on 2022/08/30

Pros

Easy to use, rock solid connection and good amount of locations to use.

Cons

Nothing cones to mind. It's been great so far

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Problem free tool for your privacy and security

Reviewed on 2022/05/06

Pros

The tool offers are good private and secure connection for you internet. Easy to setup and use. Click and run system

Cons

The frequent disconnection is a problem. Lacks many features and is very basic

Lorraine
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  • Industry: Cosmetics
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Thoughts on ProtonVPN

Reviewed on 2022/11/11

Pros

It's very affordable and easy to use that even someone that is bad at technology can understand it

Cons

Customer service can use some improvement