Proton VPN

Proton VPN
Developer(s)Proton AG
Stable release(s) [±]
Windows3.3.2 / 27 August 2024; 0 days ago (2024-08-27)[1]
macOS4.4.0 / 26 August 2024; 1 day ago (2024-08-26)[2]
Android5.5.68.0 / 21 August 2024; 6 days ago (2024-08-21)[3]
iOS5.5.0 / 26 August 2024; 1 day ago (2024-08-26)[4]
Linux (GUI)4.4.4 / 14 August 2024; 13 days ago (2024-08-14)[5]
Linux (CLI)2.2.12 / 27 February 2024; 6 months ago (2024-02-27)[6]
Browser Extension1.2.2 / 13 August 2024; 14 days ago (2024-08-13)[7]
Repository
Operating system
Platform
TypeVirtual private network
Websiteprotonvpn.com

Proton VPN is a VPN service launched in 2017[8] and operated by the Swiss company Proton AG, the company behind the email service Proton Mail.[9][10] According to its official website, Proton VPN and Proton Mail share the same management team, offices, and technical resources, and are operated from Proton's headquarters in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland.[11] On June 17, 2024 the company announced that it will be transitioning to a non-profit structure under the Proton Foundation.[12]

Features

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As of 27 August 2024, Proton VPN has a total of 6,608 servers, sited in 112 different nations.[13]

Although Proton VPN owns and operates a portion of their servers, the bulk majority are owned and operated by ASNs such as M247 and Datacamp Limited.[14][15] Its service is available for Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, ChromeOS and also has a command-line tool[16] for Linux and can be implemented using the IPSEC protocol.[17] Proton VPN can also be installed on a wireless router.

Proton VPN utilizes OpenVPN (UDP/TCP), IKEv2, and WireGuard (UDP/TCP) protocols with AES-256 encryption.[18] On October 11, 2022, Proton VPN released their Stealth Protocol for Android, iOS and MacOS clients, designed to disguise VPN traffic as HTTPS traffic.[19] In August 2024, Proton VPN announced that it had also added the Stealth protocol to its Windows client.[20]

Proton VPN has a no-logs policy[21] that was independently audited by Securitum, a European security auditing company.[22][23][24]

In January 2020, Proton VPN released its source code on all platforms[25] and had SEC Consult conduct an independent security audit.[26]

Reception

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In a January 2023 review by TechRadar, Proton VPN received 4 1/2 out of 5 stars.[15]

A May 2023 PC Magazine review gave Proton VPN a 5 star rating. Proton VPN was awarded their Editor's Choice Award in 2022 and 2023.[27]

In October 2023 technology website Engadget rated Proton VPN as the "best overall" for streaming, gaming, privacy and security.[28]

In January 2024 a comparative review of 10 different VPNs by German technology magazine CHIP rated Proton VPN as their test winner.[29]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Proton VPN for Windows". Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  2. ^ "Proton VPN for macOS". Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  3. ^ "Proton VPN for Android". Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  4. ^ "Proton VPN for iOS". Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  5. ^ "Proton VPN for Linux (GUI)". Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  6. ^ "Proton VPN for Linux (CLI)". Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  7. ^ "Proton VPN Browser Extension (Chromium and Firefox)". Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  8. ^ "Encrypted email provider Proton Mail launches free VPN service to counter increasing online censorship". ProtonVPN. 2017-06-20. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  9. ^ "ProtonVPN review: Underground data centers, one-click multi-hop, and more make for a great choice". PCWorld. 2018-09-04. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
  10. ^ "Proton VPN - About Us". ProtonVPN. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  11. ^ "Privacy policy". Proton. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  12. ^ "Proton is transitioning towards a non-profit structure". Proton. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  13. ^ "Proton VPN - Server Locations". ProtonVPN. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  14. ^ "ProtonVPN - VPN Transparency Project". VPN Transparency Project. November 14, 2022.
  15. ^ a b Williams, Mike (24 January 2023). "ProtonVPN review". TechRadar. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  16. ^ Freeware, Brian Nadel 2018-11-16T20:00:00Z. "ProtonVPN Free Review". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 2019-07-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ Latinoamérica, Linux (2021-04-28). "VPN gratis en Linux Debian con Proton VPN". Linux Latinoamérica (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 1 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  18. ^ "Protect your connection with strong VPN protocols". Proton VPN. 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  19. ^ Eddy, Max (October 11, 2022). "Proton VPN's New Stealth Feature Helps Fight Censorship in Iran and Russia". PCMag. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  20. ^ Buria, Taras (August 6, 2024). "Proton brings its Stealth VPN protocol to Windows". Neowin. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  21. ^ "Does Proton VPN keep logs?". Proton VPN. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  22. ^ Szymczak, Maciej; Darecki, Jakub (March 24, 2022). "ProtonVPN's No-Logs policy – regarding VPN activity". Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  23. ^ Szymczak, Maciej; Rzepecki, Marek (May 1, 2023). "Proton VPN's No-Log policy – regarding VPN activity". Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  24. ^ Rzepecki, Marek; Zięba, Marcin (July 12, 2024). "Verification of Proton VPN's No-Log Policy". Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  25. ^ "Proton VPN goes open-source: What this means for your privacy". tomsguide.com. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
  26. ^ Osborne, Charlie. "Proton VPN apps handed to open source community in transparency push". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
  27. ^ Eddy, Max; Key, Kim (May 8, 2023). "Proton VPN Review". PCMag. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  28. ^ Malone, Katie (13 October 2023). "Proton VPN review 2023: Why it's our top-choice VPN". Engadget. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  29. ^ Geiger, Joerg (4 January 2024). "VPN test: The best VPN providers in comparison". Chip_(magazine). Retrieved 5 February 2024.
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