ExpressVPN vs. Proton VPN

Comparison of ExpressVPN and Proton VPN
Real cost
	ExpressVPN Very simple to use and consistently fast. It costs more than some rivals. Swap this Tool Use Visual Studio Code instead	Proton VPN A privacy-focused VPN with open-source apps and a real free plan. Paid plans add speed and servers. Swap this Tool Use Visual Studio Code instead
Price	13 € per month	10 € per month
Payment	Subscription	Subscription
Trial	No trial	No trial
Free Tier	No free tier	Free plan with fewer servers and no choice of country
Open Source	No	Yes
Features and limits
Main Features	Servers in many countries Simple one-click app Kill switch Split tunnelling Several devices at once	Free plan without data cap Open-source apps Strong privacy focus Kill switch Secure core routing
Limits	Costs more than some rivals	The free plan has fewer servers Slower than the fastest paid rivals on some routes
Compatibility and trust
Supported Operating Systems	WindowsmacOS	WindowsmacOS
Verified on	10 Aug 2026	8 Sep 2026
Where to buy
Vendor	Go to vendor’s site: ExpressVPN (opens in a new tab) Subscription. Approximate list price in euros, check the vendor.	Go to vendor’s site: Proton VPN (opens in a new tab) Free plan; paid plans per month. Approximate list price in euros, check the vendor.

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