Proton VPN vs PrivadoVPN

Proton VPN9.3Visit PrivadoVPN8.7Visit

Higher score Proton VPN #1 in Free VPN Services 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Proton VPN

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PrivadoVPN #5 in Free VPN Services 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit PrivadoVPN

• Proton VPN fits best

  Best overall free VPN users

• PrivadoVPN fits best

  Low-cost full-featured VPN

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Side by side

Feature	Proton VPN 9.3/10 Visit ↗	PrivadoVPN 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Free VPN Services	#5 in Free VPN Services
Best for	Best overall free VPN users	Low-cost full-featured VPN
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$1.11/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Money-back guarantee	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Proton VPN 0/1 · PrivadoVPN 0/1
Ads on free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Free data allowance	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free server choice	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free speed policy	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Logging policy	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Unlimited data and an audited no-logs policy on the free plan Open-source apps across desktop, mobile, browsers, and more Paid plans add 10-device support, streaming, P2P, and NetShield	Free plan includes 10 GB every 30 days Paid plans support streaming, torrenting, and 10 connections Supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, and split tunneling
Cons	The free plan supports one simultaneous device Free servers are limited to 10 randomly selected countries Streaming and P2P support are available on paid plans	Free plan is limited to one device and selected server locations No independent no-logs audit is published The service is not open source
Our verdict	Proton VPN is a virtual private network service from Proton AG, a Swiss company headquartered in Geneva. It encrypts internet traffic, hides users’ IP addresses, and offers applications for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome,… Read the review →	PrivadoVPN is a consumer VPN service from Switzerland-based Privado Networks AG. It encrypts internet traffic, masks IP addresses, and offers apps for web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome. It suits individuals and households that… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Proton VPN — where it wins

  • Unlimited data and an audited no-logs policy on the free plan
  • Open-source apps across desktop, mobile, browsers, and more
  • Paid plans add 10-device support, streaming, P2P, and NetShield

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan supports one simultaneous device
  • Free servers are limited to 10 randomly selected countries
  • Streaming and P2P support are available on paid plans

• PrivadoVPN — where it wins

  • Free plan includes 10 GB every 30 days
  • Paid plans support streaming, torrenting, and 10 connections
  • Supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, and split tunneling

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to one device and selected server locations
  • No independent no-logs audit is published
  • The service is not open source

• Proton VPN9.3/10 · Free plan

  A strong free VPN with unlimited data, audited no-logs coverage, and open-source apps.

  Visit Proton VPNFull verdict →
• PrivadoVPN8.7/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost VPN with streaming, torrenting, WireGuard, and 10-device support.

  Visit PrivadoVPNFull verdict →