From the makers of the world’s largest encrypted email service, we now have an equally impressive VPN app. ProtonVPN is made in Switzerland and is, thus, one of the best VPNs for privacy. It is a comprehensive yet very simple-to-use app that comes with a lot of integrated technologies and blazing fast connection speeds.
When we said that ProtonVPN is very private, we weren’t exaggerating. This VPN keeps zero data about its users thanks to Swiss laws that do not oblige VPN companies to record any logs about their users’ connection. Not only that but Proton as a provider is protected from targeted logging and user investigations of any kind. The zero-log policy goes as far as not recording even session length.
A set of additional security measures makes ProtonVPN the best zero-log VPN. It’s independently audited and open-source, so everyone can check whether the code is valid. The company has also physically secured its data centers by using biometrics and avoiding third parties in any way possible, avoiding middle-man attacks on its network.
For users, there are features like kill-switch, DNS leak protection, and Tor over VPN. The last one lets you route traffic through the Tor network and access Onion sites on the dark web without having to install any additional apps.
ProtonVPN is fast, too. By using a VPN accelerator, it provides speeds up to 10 gigabits per second. Since it’s an untraceable VPN, ProtonVPN is great for torrenting and streaming region-locked content. The app comes with NetShield, protecting you against trackers, ads, and malware.
You can try ProtonVPN for free, although in a restricted mode, with just 27 servers, and at limited speed. If you decide to purchase the license, you have two options - Basic and Plus. They differ in the number of available servers, but also some features such as streaming support. A third plan called Visionary includes all VPN features and a ProtonMail account, but it’s costly at $30 per month.