Proton VPN Pricing
Proton VPN is free to start, with paid plans from $5/mo — about $60/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, including a free tier. That is above the $5/mo average for VPN tools we track.
Proton VPN plans & prices
Every Proton VPN plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Proton VPN costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPN PlusPopular | $5 | $15 | $60 |
| Proton Unlimited | $10 | $30 | $120 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Free Free | VPN Plus $5 | Proton Unlimited $10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited data | |||
| Limited servers | |||
| All servers | |||
| Streaming | |||
| Mail, Drive & VPN |
Which Proton VPN plan should you choose?
Trying it out → Free
Free forever. Best for testing Proton VPN before you commit budget.
On a budget → VPN Plus ($5/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $60 a year.
Scaling up → Proton Unlimited ($10/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is Proton VPN good value?
Across the 4 other VPN tools we track, entry pricing averages $5/mo (from $2 to $7). Proton VPN is free to start, and its cheapest paid plan is $5/mo — above average.
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Proton VPN?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Proton VPN cost?+
Proton VPN is free to start, with paid plans from $5 per month, running up to $10 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total, including a free tier.
Does Proton VPN have a free plan?+
Yes. Proton VPN offers a free "Free" plan that includes Unlimited data, Limited servers. Paid plans start at $5/mo.
How much is Proton VPN per year?+
At the VPN Plus price of $5/mo, Proton VPN costs about $60 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is Proton VPN expensive compared with other VPN tools?+
The 4 other VPN tools we track average $5/mo to start. Proton VPN's cheapest paid plan is $5/mo, which is above that average.
Are there hidden costs with Proton VPN?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.