# Proton VPN

A privacy-focused VPN from the makers of Proton Mail, with a genuinely usable free tier and a native Mac app.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free tier available; VPN Plus from $9.99/mo (as low as ~$2.99/mo on a 2-year plan)
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://protonvpn.com/
- **Available via:** Homebrew, Direct
- **Requirements:** Native macOS app
- **Maker:** Proton AG

## Kitsmith's take

Proton VPN’s free tier is a real differentiator in a category where most "free" VPNs are lead magnets for a paid upsell — Proton’s free plan has no data cap, though speeds and device count are limited. The paid VPN Plus tier ranges roughly $2.99 to $9.99/month depending on commitment length.

## Features

- **No-cap free tier:** The free plan has no data limit, unlike most competitors’ free VPN offerings.
- **Native macOS app:** A dedicated Mac app rather than a menu-bar-only wrapper.
- **Proton ecosystem:** Bundles into Proton Unlimited alongside Proton Mail, Pass, Calendar, and Drive.

## FAQ

**Is Proton VPN free?**

Yes, there’s a genuinely usable free tier with no data cap, though speed and device count are limited compared to VPN Plus.

**How much does Proton VPN Plus cost?**

From $9.99/mo paid monthly, down to roughly $2.99/mo on a 2-year commitment.

**Who makes Proton VPN?**

Proton AG, the Swiss company behind Proton Mail.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/protonvpn/