# Private Internet Access vs Proton VPN

| Attribute | Private Internet Access | Proton VPN |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 76.9 (14% (low)) | 38.6 (20% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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 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. |
| integrations.count | - | 2 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Netflix"},{"name":"Amazon Prime Video"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"CH","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"web":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"1 Month","summary":"$11.95/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":11.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"3 Years + 3 Months","summary":"$2.03/month (billed $79 every 3 years, promotional discount)","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Dedicated IP Address"},{"name":"Privacy-First Antivirus"}],"summary":"From $2.03/month (3-year plan) or $11.95/month (monthly). 30-day money-back guarantee for new users.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:49:52.086Z","startingPrice":{"amount":11.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Plus","features":["20,000+ servers across 140+ countries","Highest VPN speed (up to 10 Gbps)","Split tunneling","Protect 10 devices at a time","High-speed streaming","Custom DNS","Ad-blocker & malware protection via NetShield","LAN connections","Fast P2P/BitTorrent downloads","Double hop","Priority support & live chat","VPN Accelerator (up to 400% speed improvement)","DNS leak protection","IPv6 leak prevention","Tor Over VPN","Kill switch","Secure Core servers"],"description":"Advanced privacy with access to premium features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"devices":"10","servers":"20,000+ across 140+ countries"}}],"currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://protonvpn.com/l/vpn-standard-pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:52:54.674Z","billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Consumer VPN)

| Capability | Private Internet Access | Proton VPN |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Kill switch | - | - |
| Split tunneling | - | - |
| Multi hop double VPN | - | - |
| RAM only servers | - | - |
| No logs audit published | - | - |
| Dedicated ip available | - | - |
| Router firmware support | - | - |
| Streaming unblock support | - | - |
| Torrenting p2p support | - | - |
| Open source client | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T12:51:44.116Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*