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ProtonVPN Review
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Swiss-based, outside 5/9/14 Eyes
- Fully open-source and independently audited
- Secure Core routes traffic through privacy-friendly countries
Cons
- Higher price for premium plan
- Speeds lag behind NordVPN and ExpressVPN
Our Take on ProtonVPN
Built by the team behind ProtonMail, ProtonVPN is the most privacy-focused VPN we've tested. Open-source code, Switzerland jurisdiction, and Secure Core architecture make it ideal for activists and journalists.
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James OkaforSenior Technology Reviewer
James Okafor is a technology journalist and former CNET contributor with 9 years of experience reviewing consumer tech, cybersecurity software, and digital privacy tools. He has a computer science degree from MIT and has reviewed over 400 tech products. James runs his own home lab for testing VPNs, security software, and smart home devices under real-world conditions.
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