The company’s policy on privacy and data collection is among the best in the market. It does not keep logs and does not sell or share the information you provide to third parties, which is a huge selling point. It also comes with a money-back guarantee that isn’t limited to the data used. The service is located in Switzerland which has some of the most stringent privacy laws for data. The company is also not a member of the 5/9/14 eye alliances that share intelligence information.
The app is simple to use and includes useful security features like a kill button, ad blocking (NetShield) and strong encryption. It also includes one of the most advanced split tunneling methods available which lets you select which apps are encrypted and which you would like to leave unencrypted. It also comes with a feature that will notify you whenever you connect to an unprotected network that is useful for countries with strict internet restrictions.
ProtonVPN has a vast geographic distribution and is constantly adding new servers. It has over 1,900 servers located across 67 countries and major cities. This is a great thing since it gives you the choice to select a server that is closer to your location to ensure greater performance. The app displays the load on each server, making it easier to select servers that aren’t overwhelmed.
ProtonVPN Plus costs $9.99 per month or $26.99 per year, and offers unlimited bandwidth. It allows you to connect to three countries for free, including the US, Netherlands and Japan. It only allows you to connect to one device and reduces the speed of your connection. The free plan is not able to include paid features like NetShield or Stealth.