Swiss-based, open-source VPN with extensive servers, strong privacy, and impressive speeds.
| Server Network | ~11,800 servers in ~117 countries |
| Privacy & Transparency | Switzerland jurisdiction, no-logs (Securitum audits), open-source apps |
| Encryption & Protocols | WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, Stealth • AES‑256, ChaCha20 |
| Unique Features | Secure Core (double VPN), Tor over VPN, VPN Accelerator, NetShield ad-block |
| Speed Performance | ~84–92% speed retention; average ~16% download loss |
| Streaming & P2P | Unblocks Netflix/Disney+/Amazon Prime, P2P support on many servers |
| Free Tier | Unlimited data, limited servers, no ads |
Founded by CERN scientists and based in privacy-friendly Switzerland, Proton VPN enforces a strict no-logs policy—verified by Securitum audits—and publishes open-source apps for full transparency. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Proton delivers superb speeds with only ~16 % download loss, thanks to VPN Accelerator and WireGuard implementations that retain 84–92% of baseline speeds. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
It reliably unblocks major platforms like Netflix and Disney+, and supports P2P on many servers, although Secure Core routes introduce additional latency. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
The free tier includes unlimited data and strong privacy tools, although it offers access to fewer servers and may limit streaming and speed options. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}