Azure VPN Gateway vs Proton VPN for Business

Azure VPN Gateway9.1Visit Proton VPN for Business8.5Visit

Higher score Azure VPN Gateway #3 in Business VPN Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

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Proton VPN for Business #8 in Business VPN Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Proton VPN

• Azure VPN Gateway fits best

  Azure-centered organizations needing site-to-site VPN

• Proton VPN for Business fits best

  Businesses wanting managed VPN with privacy features

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Side by side

Feature	Azure VPN Gateway 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Proton VPN for Business 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Business VPN Software	#8 in Business VPN Software
Best for	Azure-centered organizations needing site-to-site VPN	Businesses wanting managed VPN with privacy features
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$6.99/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Docs, Community	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Azure VPN Gateway 4/4 · Proton VPN for Business 3/4
SSO / SCIM	✓	✓
Device posture	✓	✓
Site-to-site networking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Audit logs	✓	✓
Specs
Admin control level	Advanced	Advanced
Access model	Vpn	Hybrid
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web portal, Azure CLI, REST API	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome and Firefox browser extensions
Our review
Pros	Supports site-to-site, point-to-site, and VNet-to-VNet VPNs Entra authentication, Conditional Access, and device compliance controls BGP, resiliency, RBAC, monitoring, logs, and Azure integrations	Centralized administration with access policies, segmentation, and audit trails SSO, SCIM, 2FA enforcement, and MDM deployment compatibility Dedicated IPs, private gateways, monitoring, and broad client coverage
Cons	No perpetual free plan Usage-based pricing can include extra tunnel or connection charges Bandwidth and tunnel limits vary across gateway SKUs	No free plan; access starts at $6.99 per user per month SSO, SCIM, segmentation, and audit trails require VPN Professional The password manager and SIEM integration require the highest tier
Our verdict	Azure VPN Gateway is a cloud-managed networking service for encrypted connectivity between Azure virtual networks, on-premises networks, and individual remote devices. It is designed for hybrid connectivity, branch networking, remote… Read the review →	Proton VPN for Business provides encrypted connectivity for organizations with remote, hybrid, and traveling employees. It combines VPN access with centralized administration, network access policies, segmentation, identity controls,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Azure VPN Gateway — where it wins

  • Supports site-to-site, point-to-site, and VNet-to-VNet VPNs
  • Entra authentication, Conditional Access, and device compliance controls
  • BGP, resiliency, RBAC, monitoring, logs, and Azure integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No perpetual free plan
  • Usage-based pricing can include extra tunnel or connection charges
  • Bandwidth and tunnel limits vary across gateway SKUs

• Proton VPN for Business — where it wins

  • Centralized administration with access policies, segmentation, and audit trails
  • SSO, SCIM, 2FA enforcement, and MDM deployment compatibility
  • Dedicated IPs, private gateways, monitoring, and broad client coverage

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access starts at $6.99 per user per month
  • SSO, SCIM, segmentation, and audit trails require VPN Professional
  • The password manager and SIEM integration require the highest tier

• Azure VPN Gateway9.1/10 · Paid

  A strong Azure-centered VPN gateway for hybrid networks, with usage-based pricing and tiered limits.

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• Proton VPN for Business8.5/10 · 14-day trial

  A managed business VPN with strong administration, identity, and device-management coverage.

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