Proton VPN cost: price of every plan and term

From€3.49per month for VPN Plus · 24 months
Money back30 days
Devices10
JurisdictionSwitzerland
Latest audit2026Securitum

monthly plan: €9.99 / month

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€3.49 per month for VPN Plus · 24 months, €83.76 up front
Renewal: then €83.88 / year
30-day refund · terms

In short

Strengths

Strength: Encrypted cloud storage also at NordVPN
Strength: Free plan also at hide.me VPN and Windscribe

Only at Proton VPN

Proton Mail and Proton Calendar: Encrypted email (15 addresses, 3 custom domains) and calendar; VPN Plus has the free version with one address.
VPN Accelerator: A set of techniques that, according to Proton, can raise VPN speeds by up to 400%; we have not measured this.
Full disk encryption: The provider says all its VPN servers are protected with full disk encryption.
Connection profiles: Saved connection settings to switch quickly to your favourite servers.

Plans

Proton VPN sells 2 plans. The VPN itself is the same in each; the more expensive plans add other services.

Advertised prices · Belgium Show prices for another country Currency

The pricing page does not say whether these amounts include VAT. The provider's terms say: Depending on your status (business or consumer) and your place of purchase, prices may be displayed inclusive or exclusive of indirect taxes (VAT, GST) as required by applicable law.

What is included
	VPN Plus	Proton Unlimited
1 month	€9.99/mo	€12.99/mo
12 months	€4.49/mo€53.88 up front then €6.99/mo · €83.88 / year	€9.99/mo€119.88 up front then €9.99/mo · €119.88 / year
24 months	€3.49/mo€83.76 up front then €6.99/mo · €83.88 / year	€7.99/mo€191.76 up front then €9.99/mo · €119.88 / year
Password managerProton Pass (free version), Proton Pass (premium)	Free version	Yes
Email aliases (masked email)Proton Pass (free version), Proton Pass (premium)	Free version	Yes
Data breach alertsProton Pass (premium)	No	Yes
Encrypted cloud storageProton Drive (free version), Proton Drive (premium)	Free version, 5 GB	Yes

In every plan: VPN (Proton VPN), Ad blocking (NetShield Ad-blocker), Tracker blocking (NetShield Ad-blocker), Blocking of malicious websites (NetShield Ad-blocker)

In no plan: Dedicated IP address, Antivirus (scans files on the device), Data removal from data brokers, Identity theft insurance

Footnotes and notes on the plans

Proton VPN · all plans — The VPN service itself; Proton Free is the same VPN with one device and servers in 10 countries that you cannot choose.
NetShield Ad-blocker · all plans — DNS filter that blocks ads, trackers and malware domains. — Not in Proton Free.
Proton Pass (free version) · VPN Plus — Password manager with hide-my-email aliases. — VPN Plus comes with the free version of Proton Pass that every Proton account has: 2 vaults and 10 aliases.
Proton Pass (premium) · Proton Unlimited — Password manager with 50 vaults, unlimited hide-my-email aliases, integrated 2FA and Dark Web Monitoring (alerts when your data shows up in a breach).
Proton Drive (free version) · VPN Plus — Encrypted cloud storage. — VPN Plus comes with the free version of Proton Drive that every Proton account has: up to 5 GB.
Proton Drive (premium) · Proton Unlimited — Encrypted cloud storage, 500 GB.
Proton Mail and Proton Calendar · Proton Unlimited — Encrypted email (15 addresses, 3 custom domains) and calendar; VPN Plus has the free version with one address.
Proton VPN for Business — Proton sells a separate Proton VPN for Business offer, with its own business pages and sales contact.
Dedicated IP addresses (business) — Static IP addresses that one organisation rents and uses exclusively; offered to business customers, with self-service setup on the VPN Professional and VPN and Pass Professional plans. — Not part of the personal plans (VPN Plus, Proton Unlimited); the support page describes it for Proton VPN for Business only.
Student discount — Student deal via Student Beans: the page shows 70% off VPN Plus for 12 months (also Mail Plus and Proton Unlimited), after verifying your student status
Dedicated servers (Proton VPN for Business) — A VPN server reserved for your organisation, set up through Gateways. — Only on Proton VPN for Business plans, not on the personal plans.
Permanent kill switch — Kill switch setting that keeps the internet blocked also when you are not connected to the VPN. — Only listed for the Windows app.
Fastest server — Without a chosen location, the app connects you to the fastest server in your selection.

The pricing page lists no antivirus, data removal or identity theft insurance in any Proton plan.
VPN Plus shows the free versions of Proton Pass, Drive and Mail, which every free Proton account also has.
"Included" means the provider lists the feature in that plan; we have not tested it.
Proton Free (one device, servers in 10 countries chosen for you) is described under the free plan.

Plans last checked on October 8, 2026.

Price and refund

Price per month: first term and after renewal

VPN Plus · 24 months

First 24 months€3.49 per month

After renewal€6.99 per month

Proton Unlimited · 24 months

First 24 months€7.99 per month

After renewal€9.99 per month

Price history Proton VPN Plus

1 month: now €9.99 per month · after renewal €9.99 per month
12 months: now €4.49 per month · after renewal €6.99 per month
24 months: now €3.49 per month · after renewal €6.99 per month

Dates and amounts (26 days with a reading)

Term	Period	first term	after renewal
1 month	8 Oct – 2 Nov · 26 days	€9.99	€9.99
12 months	8 Oct – 2 Nov · 26 days	€4.49	€6.99
24 months	8 Oct – 2 Nov · 26 days	€3.49	€6.99

Only 26 days of tracking so far: too short to say anything about the lowest price.

Price history Proton Unlimited

1 month: now €12.99 per month · after renewal €12.99 per month
12 months: now €9.99 per month · after renewal €9.99 per month
24 months: now €7.99 per month · after renewal €9.99 per month

Dates and amounts (26 days with a reading)

Term	Period	first term	after renewal
1 month	8 Oct – 2 Nov · 26 days	€12.99	€12.99
12 months	8 Oct – 2 Nov · 26 days	€9.99	€9.99
24 months	8 Oct – 2 Nov · 26 days	€7.99	€9.99

Only 26 days of tracking so far: too short to say anything about the lowest price.

About these prices

Advertised prices for the standard VPN plan; they vary by country, currency and tax, so confirm at checkout. Prices in EUR as served to our server in Belgium on 2026-10-07.

Plan: VPN Plus. Prices rechecked on 8 October 2026; the first-month promotion we saw on 7 October 2026 (€1.00 for the first month) was no longer shown. Terms state renewals are charged at the then-current price.

Money back and trial

Refund period: 30 days Within 30 days of initial purchase; once per user; cash and bank-transfer payments excluded; only subscriptions bought directly from Proton How to cancel and get a refund
Free plan: Yes 1 device; no data or speed limit; no ads; streaming and the 110+ server countries only on paid plans
Price record: €3.49 / month (VPN Plus, 24 months): no change since we started following it on October 8, 2026. Offers and price history

Company and trust

Operating company: Proton AG
Jurisdiction: Switzerland — registered seat per its own terms or privacy policy
Governing law of the terms: Switzerland
Parent company: none stated by the provider
Open-source apps: Yes
Anonymous payment: crypto: Yes · cash: Yes
Runs an affiliate programme: Yes

Independent audits

2026 · Securitum — no-logs policy (server infrastructure)
2025 · Securitum — no-logs policy
2024 · Securitum — no-logs policy

Older audits (2)

2023 · Securitum — no-logs policy
2022 · Securitum — no-logs policy

An audit describes a scope at a point in time. Read the linked report for what was and was not examined.

Features

Devices at once: 10
Protocols: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, Stealth
Official apps: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Fire TV, Apple TV, browser extensions
Linux: graphical app: Yes · command line: Yes · downloadable WireGuard/OpenVPN configs: Yes
Network: Countries: 140 · Servers: 20000 · RAM-only servers: No

Connection Yes 23No 2Unknown 8

VPNEncrypted tunnel that routes your internet traffic through the provider's servers.	YesProton VPN
WireGuard protocolThe apps can connect with WireGuard or a protocol the provider says is built on it.	YesOpenVPN, IKEv2 and WireGuard (Smart Protocol)
OpenVPN protocolThe apps can connect with OpenVPN.	YesOpenVPN, IKEv2 and WireGuard (Smart Protocol)
IKEv2/IPsec protocolThe apps can connect with IKEv2 or IPsec.	YesOpenVPN, IKEv2 and WireGuard (Smart Protocol)
Other or own protocolA protocol besides WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2, often developed by the provider itself.	YesStealth
Kill switchBlocks internet traffic when the VPN connection drops, so nothing leaves outside the tunnel.	YesKill switch and always-on VPN
Always-on kill switchAn optional setting that also blocks the internet when you disconnect yourself or the app is not running; you only get online through the VPN.	YesPermanent kill switch — Only listed for the Windows app.
Split tunnelingLets you choose which apps or sites use the VPN and which use your normal connection.	Yes
Multi-hop (two VPN servers in a row)Routes traffic through two VPN servers instead of one.	YesSecure Core — Not in Proton Free.
Obfuscation (hides that you use a VPN)Makes VPN traffic look like ordinary traffic, for networks that block VPNs.	YesStealth
Port forwardingOpens a port on the VPN address so others can reach a service on your device.	Yes
Dedicated IP addressA fixed IP address that only you use, instead of one shared with other customers.	No
Dedicated VPN serverA whole VPN server reserved for you alone, usually as a paid option; more than a dedicated IP address.	PartlyDedicated servers (Proton VPN for Business) — Only on Proton VPN for Business plans, not on the personal plans.
P2P / torrenting allowedThe provider allows peer-to-peer traffic, on all servers or on designated ones.	YesP2P/BitTorrent — Not in Proton Free.
Tor over VPNServers that pass your traffic on into the Tor network without a separate Tor browser.	YesTor over VPN
Private network between your own devicesConnects your own devices directly to each other through encrypted tunnels, wherever they are.	Not mentioned
IPv6 inside the tunnelIPv6 traffic goes through the VPN rather than being blocked or left outside it.	YesIPv6 support — Only browser extension and Linux app, according to the provider.
Post-quantum encryptionThe key exchange uses an algorithm designed to resist future quantum computers.	Not mentioned
Own DNS serversDNS lookups are answered by the provider's own servers inside the tunnel.	YesDNS leak protection
Smart DNSA DNS service for devices that cannot run a VPN app, such as some TVs and consoles; it does not encrypt traffic.	Not mentioned
Auto-connectThe app connects by itself at start-up or when you join an unknown or unsecured network.	YesAuto startup — Described by Proton VPN for the Windows app.
Automatic server choiceThe app picks the fastest or best server for you with one click, so you do not have to choose a location yourself.	YesFastest server
Leak protection (DNS, IPv6, WebRTC)The provider names protection against DNS, IPv6 or WebRTC leaks, so these do not reveal your own IP address outside the tunnel.	YesDNS leak protection
Custom DNS serverYou can set another DNS server in the app instead of the provider's DNS.	YesCustom DNS — Not in Proton Free; cannot be combined with NetShield.
Local network accessA setting that keeps devices on your own network, such as a printer or NAS, reachable while the VPN is connected.	YesAllow LAN connections — Paid plans only; the setting is not present in every app.
Pause VPNSwitches the VPN off for a set time; it reconnects by itself afterwards.	Not mentioned
Automatic WireGuard key rotationThe app replaces the WireGuard key by itself at regular intervals.	No
Perfect forward secrecyThe encryption keys change regularly, so one cracked key does not unlock earlier or later traffic.	YesPerfect forward secrecy
Static IP addressYou get the same IP address at every connection; unlike a dedicated IP, the address may be shared with other customers.	Not mentioned
IP rotationYou get a new IP address without disconnecting from the VPN, automatically every few minutes or with one click.	Not mentioned
GPS location spoofingThe GPS location that apps or the browser see is set to the location of the VPN server.	Not mentioned
SOCKS5 proxyA proxy you set up in a single app (for example a browser or torrent client) to send only that app's traffic via the provider.	Not mentioned
Streaming (as stated by the provider)The provider says the plan works with streaming services or labels servers for streaming; we have not tested which services work.	YesStreaming — Not in Proton Free.

Blocking Yes 4Unknown 1

Ad blockingBlocks advertisements while the VPN is on.	YesNetShield Ad-blocker — Not in Proton Free.
Tracker blockingBlocks known tracking domains.	YesNetShield Ad-blocker — Not in Proton Free.
Blocking of malicious websitesBlocks access to websites known for malware or phishing.	YesNetShield Ad-blocker — Not in Proton Free.
Parental controlsFilters that block adult or other unsuitable categories of websites, which you switch on yourself.	PartlyNetShield: adult content — Only on Windows for now, according to the provider.
Cookie pop-up blockingHides cookie consent pop-ups on websites.	Not mentioned

Privacy and trust Yes 7No 2

RAM-only serversServers run without hard disks, so nothing is kept after a reboot.	No
Independent auditA named outside firm audited the no-logs policy, the infrastructure or the apps, and the provider published the result.	YesIndependently audited
Open-source appsThe source code of the apps is public.	YesOpen source
Payment with cryptocurrencyYou can pay with at least one cryptocurrency.	Yes
Payment in cashYou can pay with cash, by post or through a voucher bought in a shop.	Yes
Account without an email addressYou can sign up without giving an email address or other personal details.	No
Bug bounty programmeThe provider pays outside researchers who report security flaws.	YesProton bug bounty program
Vulnerability disclosure programmeA published way for outside researchers to report security flaws, with rules for how the provider handles them; with or without a reward.	YesProton bug bounty program
Transparency reportThe provider publishes how many requests for user data it received from authorities and what it handed over.	YesTransparency report

Identity and device Yes 4No 3Unknown 1

Antivirus (scans files on the device)Software that scans files and downloads on the device itself for malware.	No
Password managerStores and fills in your passwords across devices.	YesProton Pass (free version) — VPN Plus comes with the free version of Proton Pass that every Proton account has: 2 vaults and 10 aliases.Proton Pass (premium)
Email aliases (masked email)Generated addresses that forward to your real mailbox, so you do not have to give out your own address.	YesProton Pass (free version) — VPN Plus comes with the free version of Proton Pass that every Proton account has: 2 vaults and 10 aliases.Proton Pass (premium)
Data breach alertsWarns you when your email address or other details turn up in a known data breach.	In: Proton UnlimitedProton Pass (premium)
Encrypted cloud storageOnline file storage that is encrypted before upload.	YesProton Drive (free version) — VPN Plus comes with the free version of Proton Drive that every Proton account has: up to 5 GB.Proton Drive (premium)
Data removal from data brokersThe provider sends removal requests to data brokers on your behalf.	No
Identity theft insuranceInsurance cover for costs after identity theft or online fraud; often limited to certain countries.	No
Travel eSIM includedA travel eSIM with a limited amount of mobile data comes with the plan; amount and validity differ per provider.	Not mentioned

Apps and devices Yes 14

Windows appThe provider has its own app for Windows.	YesProton VPN apps
macOS appThe provider has its own app for macOS.	YesProton VPN apps
Linux appThe provider has its own client for Linux (graphical or command line).	YesProton VPN apps
Linux app with graphical interfaceThe Linux client has a graphical interface, not only a command line.	Yes
Linux command-line clientThe Linux client can be controlled from the command line.	Yes
Manual configuration files (WireGuard/OpenVPN)You can download configuration files and connect with a standard WireGuard or OpenVPN client instead of the provider's app.	Yes
Android appThe provider has its own app for Android phones and tablets.	YesProton VPN apps
iPhone and iPad appThe provider has its own app for iOS and iPadOS.	YesProton VPN apps
Android TV appThe provider has its own app for Android TV / Google TV.	YesProton VPN apps
Fire TV appThe provider has its own app for Amazon Fire TV.	YesProton VPN apps
Apple TV appThe provider has its own app for Apple TV (tvOS).	YesProton VPN apps
Browser extensionAn extension for at least one browser; it usually protects only the traffic of that browser.	YesProton VPN apps
Router supportThe provider has a router app or documents how to set the VPN up on a router.	YesProton VPN on your router — The router must support OpenVPN or WireGuard as a client.
Simultaneous devicesHow many devices may be connected at the same time on one subscription.	10Protect 10 devices at once

Network Yes 5

Countries with serversThe number of countries the provider says it offers server locations in.	140
ServersThe number of servers the provider states.	20000
10 Gbit/s serversThe provider states that servers have 10 Gbit/s connections.	Yes10 Gbit servers — Not in Proton Free.
Servers owned by the providerThe provider owns at least part of its server hardware instead of renting everything.	YesSecure Core — Not in Proton Free.
Virtual locations disclosedThe provider says which locations are virtual, meaning the server physically stands in another country.	YesSmart Routing

Subscription and service Yes 6Unknown 2

Free planA plan you can keep using without paying, with limits.	Yes
Free trialA trial of the paid plan for a limited time; we note whether payment details are required.	Not mentioned
Sold as a code or gift card in shopsThe provider says its subscription is sold through retailers (physical or online shops such as Amazon) as an activation code, voucher or gift card.	Not mentioned
Student discountThe provider offers students (sometimes also other groups such as teachers) a discount on top of or instead of its usual price, usually after verifying your status.	YesStudent discount
Money-back guarantee (days)The number of days within which you can ask for a refund, with the conditions from the terms.	30
Live chat supportYou can reach support through live chat; we note the hours when the provider states them.	YesPriority support and live chat — Not in Proton Free.
Unlimited dataThe provider states there is no data cap on the plan.	YesUnlimited bandwidth
Business or team planThe provider sells a separate offer for teams or businesses with central management; it is not part of the consumer plans.	YesProton VPN for Business

Only at Proton VPN 5

Proton Mail and Proton Calendar — Encrypted email (15 addresses, 3 custom domains) and calendar; VPN Plus has the free version with one address.
VPN Accelerator — A set of techniques that, according to Proton, can raise VPN speeds by up to 400%; we have not measured this.
Full disk encryption — The provider says all its VPN servers are protected with full disk encryption.
Connection profiles — Saved connection settings to switch quickly to your favourite servers. Not in Proton Free.
Dedicated IP addresses (business) — Static IP addresses that one organisation rents and uses exclusively; offered to business customers, with self-service setup on the VPN Professional and VPN and Pass Professional plans. Not part of the personal plans (VPN Plus, Proton Unlimited); the support page describes it for Proton VPN for Business only.

Free version: our own measurement

Free servers, our own measurement: the first 2.8 GB of a session run at full speed (median 718 Mbit/s), then the throughput drops to about 3 Mbit/s. Seen in 70 of 80 valid runs on 14 days (October 19, 2026 to November 1, 2026); the budget refills after a pause. A single median would be misleading here, so we show the budget and the speed after it per server.

Server	Full speed until (median)	Speed after that	Runs with this pattern
Switzerland	3.0 GB	3.0 Mbit/s	25 of 27
Netherlands	2.8 GB	3.1 Mbit/s	27 of 27
Poland	2.0 GB	3.6 Mbit/s	18 of 26

Free servers only; this says nothing about the paid plans of Proton VPN, which we have not measured.

How we work · Raw data (CSV)

Caveats about this data (8)

Network figures are stated as 'over 20,000 servers in over 140 countries'.
Multihop is called Secure Core, ad/tracker blocking is NetShield.
Dedicated IPs are documented only for business plans (proton.me), so it stays unconfirmed for consumer plans.
Crypto payment is Bitcoin only, available after creating a free account.
Affiliate programme described at proton.me.
IKEv2: the download page says 'Manually choose between OpenVPN, IKEv2, and WireGuard® on apps that support them' (protonvpn.com), so not in every app.
The free-plan page still says '110+ countries' (protonvpn.com) while the pricing and download pages say over 140; we show the figure from the pricing page.
We have not published speed or leak measurements for this provider yet. Until we do, this page contains sourced facts only and no score. How we work

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