Security & Privacy

NordVPN vs Proton VPN

An honest comparison to help you pick the right security & privacy tool for your startup.

Our Verdict

Proton VPN is our pick, but NordVPN has its strengths

Proton VPN is our recommendation for most founders. NordVPN is a solid alternative.

NordVPN

NordVPN

Paid

The VPN everyone knows. Fast servers, decent privacy policy, works for streaming. The mainstream choice.

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Proton VPN

Proton VPN

Freemium

Free VPN from the Proton team. No logs, no ads, open source. Swiss-based privacy without paying a cent.

Read full NordVPN review | Read full Proton VPN review

Comparison

FeatureNordVPNProton VPN
PricingPaidFreemium
Best for
Use when
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CategorySecurity & PrivacySecurity & Privacy

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NordVPN better than Proton VPN?

Proton VPN is our recommended pick in this category. NordVPN is paid and Proton VPN is freemium, which may factor into your decision.

Is NordVPN free?

NordVPN is a paid tool with no free tier.

What are alternatives to NordVPN and Proton VPN?

Other popular alternatives in this category include Proton Mail, NordPass, Dashlane, LastPass. Each has different strengths depending on your stage and needs.

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