Proton VPN is the world's only free VPN app that is safe to use and respects your privacy. Proton VPN is created by the CERN scientists behind Proton Mail - the world's largest encrypted email service. Our fast VPN offers secure, private and encrypted internet access with advanced security features. Proton VPN also unblocks access to popular websites and streaming platforms.
Used by millions worldwide, Proton’s secure no-logs VPN offers 24/7 safe and private internet access, and does not record your browsing history, display ads, sell your data to third parties, or limit downloads.
Free VPN features available to all users:
• Unlimited data with no bandwidth or speed restrictions
• Strict no logs policy
• Bypass geo restrictions: smart protocol selection automatically overcomes VPN bans and unblocks censored sites and content
• Full disk encrypted servers protect your data
• Perfect forward secrecy: encrypted traffic cannot be captured and decrypted later
• DNS leak protection: we encrypt DNS queries to ensure that your browsing activity cannot be exposed through DNS leaks
• Always-on VPN/ kill switch offers protection against leaks caused by accidental disconnections
Premium VPN features:
• Access 6600+ high speed servers across 110+ countries worldwide
• Fast VPN: high speed servers with connections up to 10 Gbps
• VPN Accelerator: unique technology increases Proton VPN's speeds by up to 400% to give a faster browsing experience
• Unblock access to blocked or censored content
• Connect up to 10 devices to the VPN at the same time
• Ad blocker (NetShield): a DNS filtering feature that protects you from malware, blocks ads, and prevents website trackers from following you across the web
• Stream films, sports events, and videos on any streaming service (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, BBC iplayer etc)
• File-sharing and P2P support
• Secure Core servers protect against network-based attacks with multi-hop VPN
• Tor over VPN provides automatic integration with the Tor anonymity network
Why Proton VPN?
• No personal data required to sign up
• Easy-to-use VPN app for iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and tvOS
• Highest strength encryption for your connection makes it better than an internet proxy
• One tap “Quick Connect” to secure your internet connection, especially on public Wifi hotspots
• Unique VPN Accelerator technology increases your VPN speed by up to 400% for a faster internet connection
• Proton VPN's Secure Core architecture allows our secure VPN service to defend against network-based attacks
• We only use VPN protocols that are proven to be secure: WireGuard
• Independently audited by third-party security experts and we publish all results on our website
• Trusted open-source code that can be reviewed for security by anyone
• Data protection using AES-256 and 4096 RSA encryption
Join the privacy revolution
• Your support is important as it allows us to continue our mission to bring online freedom to people around the globe. Get our private VPN free today and enjoy fast VPN connections and a secure internet, from anywhere.
Experts’ opinion:
PCMag: “[Proton VPN’s] is a slick VPN with an excellent collection of advanced features, and it has the best free subscription plan we've seen. Few competitors can match its mix of affordability, features, and design. For all that, it gets a rare five-star rating and earns our Editors' Choice award”
Mozilla: “There are many VPN vendors out there, but not all of them are created equal. Proton VPN offers a secure, reliable, and easy-to-use VPN service and is operated by the makers of ProtonMail, a respected, privacy-oriented email service... As a company they have a track record of fighting for online privacy and they share our dedication to internet safety and security.”
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Summary of user reviews
Positive highlights
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This app hasHighly secure and privacy-focused
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This app hasWide selection of servers across different countries
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This app hasFast and reliable connections
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This app hasOffers a free version with decent features
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This app hasTransparent and trustworthy company
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This app hasSeamless integration with iOS devices
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This app hasEffective ad and malware blocking with NetShield
Negative highlights
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This app hasDrains battery life more than other VPNs
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This app hasFrequent disconnections and reconnection issues, especially when the device is locked
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This app hasLack of advanced features like server selection, split tunneling, and always-on VPN
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This app hasExpensive subscription plans compared to competitors
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This app hasBuggy and unreliable performance for some users
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This app hasCompatibility issues with some streaming services and websites
What's New in Proton VPN
5.9.0
November 13, 2024
- Note: this is the last release to support iOS 15. To continue receiving updates, please update the software on your device.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
I’m a paid user, have been using proton for over 5 years. Love it, from the privacy aspect it’s amazing.
However, connection is the issue. Especially in the last six months. Sometimes I’ll be fine and it’ll stay connected with zero issues for a week. Other times, it simply won’t load/connect anywhere for hours on end. Or it will connect, and by the time I go to load a page, it’s already disconnected. It’s extremely frustrating. This happens across all devices. It is definitely not my internet/phone service, as I can get online perfectly fine once it’s disconnected. Currently, I’ve been experiencing issues almost every day, at least twice.
I understand that every server/platform will have some issues. But it’s been getting worse for the last six months, to the point I just give up and work on something else for a couple hours. There’s definitely a need for assessment and fixes to whatever is causing the widespread ongoing connectivity issues.