Proton VPN vs. NordVPN

Comparison of Proton VPN and NordVPN
Real cost
	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 pCloud instead Use KiCad instead Use Altium Designer instead	NordVPN Fast, with a large server network and many extras. Long plans cost far less per month. Swap this Tool Use pCloud instead Use KiCad instead Use Altium Designer instead
Price	10 € per month	13 € per month
Payment	Subscription	Subscription
Trial	No trial	No trial
Free Tier	Free plan with fewer servers and no choice of country	No free tier
Open Source	Yes	No
Features and limits
Main Features	Free plan without data cap Open-source apps Strong privacy focus Kill switch Secure core routing	Large server network Fast connections Threat protection Kill switch Several devices at once
Limits	The free plan has fewer servers Slower than the fastest paid rivals on some routes	Monthly price is higher than long plans
Compatibility and trust
Supported Operating Systems	WindowsmacOS	WindowsmacOS
Verified on	8 Sep 2026	22 Oct 2026
Where to buy
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.	Go to vendor’s site: NordVPN (opens in a new tab) Subscription. Approximate list price in euros, check the vendor.

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