Proton VPN alternatives
Privacy-focused virtual private network service created by the team behind Proton Mail.
Proton VPN compared with its alternatives on free plan, learning curve and setup time
 Proton VPNThis toolPrivacy-focused virtual private network service created by the team behind Proton Mail. | Yes | Easy | — |
 1PasswordPassword manager for teams with vaults, SSO, and secrets automation. | No | Medium | — |
 AuthyFree two-factor authentication (2FA) app that adds an extra layer of security beyond passwords. | Yes | Easy | Quick setup |
 BitwardenTrusted, open-source password manager that secures passwords, passkeys, and sensitive credentials across all devices. | Yes | Easy | 5-15 minutes for basic setup; longer for enterprise SSO configuration |
 Microsoft DefenderSecurity application that provides always-on protection for personal and family devices against online threats. | No | Easy | — |
 dotenvxSecure environment variable manager with encryption, auditing, and multi-environment sync. | Yes | Medium | Less than 5 minutes |
 hCaptchaEnterprise security platform that provides real-time bot detection, AI agent verification, and fraud prevention. | Yes | Medium | Minutes for basic integration |
 FeedzaiAI-powered fraud protection that keeps payments safe and seamless. | No | Advanced | — |
 Proton MailEncrypted email service based in Switzerland. | — | Easy | — |
How these alternatives were chosen
Tools Proton VPN names as alternatives that this directory also publishes, followed by others in Security. The order is not a ranking, and "—" means we have not checked that field — not that the answer is no.
Proton VPN also lists ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, NordVPN, Surfshark as alternatives. Those are not in this directory yet, so there is nothing to compare — and nothing to link to.