What You Get
- ✅ Open-source — 100% verified on GitHub
- ✅ Switzerland jurisdiction (outside 5 Eyes)
- ✅ Tor over VPN built in
- ✅ 820 Mbps — very good speed
- ✅ Free plan: unlimited bandwidth
- ✅ 10 simultaneous devices
Yes — ProtonVPN offers a genuinely free plan with unlimited bandwidth and no data cap. The free plan is limited to 3 server locations (USA, Netherlands, Japan) and slower speeds. For streaming and faster servers, the Plus plan at $2.99/month is needed.
Yes — all ProtonVPN apps (Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android) are fully open-source and published on GitHub. Anyone can inspect the code for backdoors or data collection. This is unique among mainstream VPN providers and is a significant security advantage.
Depends on priority. NordVPN wins on speed (953 vs 820 Mbps), audits (5 vs 2), and Netflix (15+ vs 6+ libraries). ProtonVPN wins on transparency (open-source code), jurisdiction (Switzerland vs Panama), Tor integration, and free plan. Both are excellent choices.