Another unique feature included is Secure Core: it first routes your traffic via ProtonVPN’s own servers, and then other servers to spoof your IP address. Tor redirects your traffic via numerous servers (Nodes) and allows for accessing the hidden services that aren’t indexed by search engines. Aside from extra servers available, this plan also renders anonymization network over VPN at your disposal: this is a rare feature in VPNs. Its price reaches $10/month, or $96/year. ProtonVPN Plus is a bit more advanced package. This type of accounts is still limited in speed and features, but its price is more agreeable than what other providers offer. There’s no throttling taking place – users just enjoy a better choice of servers. Although ProtonVPN describes it as a ‘high’ speed, these accounts still lack a few megabytes per second. It provides access to all VPN locations but limits connection by two devices only (compared to other services that grant access to 5 devices). Need a paid version? The basic paid tier is worth $5, or $48/year. Yet, there’s one unbeatable advantage of ProtonVPN over the competitors: its free version doesn’t limit user’s bandwidth. Consequently, the better level of service and higher speed you enjoy. The more expensive package you get, the fewer people use your server. The free account works on low speeds only, but the provider doesn’t throttle the connection – free users are directed to a handful of servers instead, which results in poor performance. The free version offers only three VPN server locations and allows connecting only one device at a time.
The more you pay, the more interesting features you enjoy. Users who subscribe for a longer period can enjoy up to 20% discount (you can subscribe annually or monthly). While the vast majority of VPNs offer the same set of features in all pricing tiers (they differ by the contract duration and price only), ProtonVPN can boast a more flexible pricing policy and rich variety of packages.
Full access to features is available in paid versions only.The free version provides access to three server locations only.Low connection speed at both free and paid version.