Head-to-head · VPNs for Xbox
Proton VPN vs Astrill VPN
Proton VPN leads on 2 checks, Astrill VPN on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreProton VPN · 8.6/10
- Free planonly Proton VPN
Proton VPN scores higher on our rubric for vpns for xbox: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Proton VPN offers free plan; Astrill VPN doesn't. Proton VPN leads on simultaneous devices: 10 devices versus 5 devices.
Proton VPN is the better fit for users wanting a reputable free VPN tier. Astrill VPN is the better fit for advanced users needing VPN sharing and port forwarding.
- Proton VPN fits best
Users wanting a reputable free VPN tier
- Astrill VPN fits best
Advanced users needing VPN sharing and port forwarding
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Side by side
| Feature | Proton VPN 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Astrill VPN 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #6 in VPNs for Xbox | #8 in VPNs for Xbox |
| Best for | Users wanting a reputable free VPN tier | Advanced users needing VPN sharing and port forwarding |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $12.50/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 |
| Compliance | 2FA | GDPR |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Proton VPN 0/3 · Astrill VPN 0/3 | ||
| Router setup | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Smart DNS | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| VPN sharing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Simultaneous devices | 10 devices (best) | 5 devices |
| Server count | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Refund period | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Proton VPN is a virtual private network service from Proton AG, a Swiss company, for people who want encrypted internet traffic, IP-address privacy, and applications across desktop, mobile, and browsers. Its description also covers… Read the review → |
Astrill VPN is a paid subscription service for encrypting internet traffic and connecting through servers in multiple countries. For Xbox owners, its key fit is VPN sharing from desktop computers: connect the desktop to Astrill, then share… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Proton VPN — where it wins
- Free plan has unlimited data and an audited no-logs policy
- Open-source apps support WireGuard, kill switch, and split tunneling
- Paid plans add streaming, P2P, and up to 10 simultaneous devices
Where it doesn't
- Free plan allows only one simultaneous device
- Free servers are in 10 randomly selected countries
- Streaming and P2P support require a paid plan
Astrill VPN — where it wins
- Shares a VPN connection from desktop computers for Xbox access
- Offers WireGuard, OpenVPN, OpenWeb and StealthVPN protocols
- Includes port forwarding, kill switch and dedicated IP options
Where it doesn't
- Annual pricing starts at $15 per month, relatively high for a VPN
- Xbox access via desktop sharing calls for extra configuration
- Refund terms appear inconsistent across official pages
- Proton VPN8.6/10 · Free plan
A privacy-led VPN with a useful free tier, while Xbox support is an adjacent fit.
Visit Proton VPNFull verdict → - Astrill VPN8.2/10 · Paid
A feature-rich VPN for Xbox users prepared to configure desktop sharing and pay a premium.
Visit AstrillFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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