Private Internet Access vs Proton VPN
No leader: the top candidate Private Internet Access has only 0.14 confidence (low), below the 0.35 needed to declare a winner. The attribute-by-attribute breakdown below, with a source and date on every value, is the honest way to compare them.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for consumer vpn. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Private Internet Access
A virtual private network provider offering encrypted connections with a no-logs policy, preventing third-party tracking of browsing activity. Available across multiple platforms with unlimited simultaneous device connections on a single subscription.
Proton VPN
Proton VPN is a privacy-focused virtual private network service operated by a Swiss company that encrypts users' internet connections and allows access to global servers. The service includes features such as ad and malware blocking, DNS leak protection, and support for multiple simultaneous device connections.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Private Internet Access
From $2.03/month (3-year plan) or $11.95/month (monthly). 30-day money-back guarantee for new users.
- 1 Month$11.95/month
- 3 Years + 3 Months$2.03/month (billed $79 every 3 years, promotional discount)
Proton VPN
- Plus-
- 20,000+ servers across 140+ countries
- Highest VPN speed (up to 10 Gbps)
- Split tunneling
- Protect 10 devices at a time
- High-speed streaming
- +12 more
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
Private Internet Access
Not documented yet.
Proton VPN
- Netflix
- Amazon Prime Video
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.