Current product details and feature differences for Proton VPN and NordVPN. The editorial verdict is being refreshed while source records are updated.
Option A
Swiss-based, open-source VPN with a verified no-logs policy and a free plan that's actually usable
Evidence-backed rating source refresh in progress.
| Feature | Proton VPN | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Free tier available; verify current limits | Paid plans; verify current term, renewal price, and promotion |
| Privacy Jurisdiction | Switzerland — outside EU and US surveillance reach; Swiss law is among world's strongest | Panama — outside 5/9/14 Eyes; strong privacy jurisdiction but not Swiss-level legislation |
| No-Log Verification | Court-verified — Swiss authorities confirmed Proton held no data to produce | 5 independent audits by Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and others |
| Connection Speed | Fast — WireGuard protocol; free servers occasionally congested | NordLynx (WireGuard-based); measure on your own route |
| Server Network | Check current paid/free locations on Proton's official server list | Check current NordVPN locations and specialty-server availability |
| Open Source | All apps fully open source and independently audited — anyone can inspect the code | Proprietary apps, but audited by independent security firms |
| Extra Features | Secure Core (double-hop), Tor over VPN, NetShield, split tunneling | Threat Protection (ad/malware blocker), Double VPN, Meshnet, dedicated IP |
| Device Limit | 10 simultaneous connections (Plus plan) | 10 simultaneous connections |
| Value Bundle | Proton Unlimited bundles Mail, Drive, Calendar, and other services; verify current storage and price | Complete plan adds NordPass and 1TB NordLocker storage |
We are refreshing the editorial records before publishing a winner, tier, or value verdict. Use the feature comparison and verify current plans with each provider.
