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ProtonVPN Review

December 7, 2020 By Sven Taylor — 65 Comments
VPNProtonVPN
Based inSwitzerland
LogsNo logs
Price$8.00/mo.
SupportEmail
Refund30 days
WebsiteProtonVPN.com

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ProtonVPN is a smaller VPN service from the makers of ProtonMail, a Switzerland-based email provider.

In this new and updated review, I put ProtonVPN through extensive testing to examine all aspects of the service:

  • How fast is ProtonVPN with servers throughout the network?
  • Do all the features work correctly?
  • Does ProtonVPN have any problems with IP address leaks or DNS leaks?
  • How responsive is the ProtonVPN support staff?
  • Does ProtonVPN unblock Netflix?

All of these questions are answered in this ProtonVPN review, with screenshots posted below.

Overall ProtonVPN has made some good improvements, but it still lags behind other leading VPNs in a few key areas.

ProtonVPN overview

Here is a brief overview of my test results and research findings for this ProtonVPN review:

Pros of ProtonVPN:

  1. Useful privacy features (no leaks)
  2. Secure server network (secure core)
  3. Good privacy jurisdiction and data protection policies
  4. User-friendly VPN apps
  5. Responsive and professional support (via email)
  6. Transparent company with a good track record

Cons of ProtonVPN:

  1. Below-average speeds
  2. High prices (for access to all servers and features)

Additional research findings:

  1. Payment options and refund policy
  2. Does ProtonVPN work for torrenting?
  3. Is ProtonVPN good for Netflix?
  4. Does ProtonVPN work in China?

Pros of ProtonVPN

Here are the Pros that I found for this ProtonVPN review.

1. Useful privacy features (and no leaks)

ProtonVPN has some useful privacy and security features.

First, it offers good leak protection settings with the Windows and Mac OS apps I tested. In addition to the kill switch and DNS leak protection, both the Windows and Android clients also offer a split tunneling feature, just like ExpressVPN. This allows you to route traffic for certain applications outside of the VPN tunnel.

ProtonVPN split tunneling
ProtonVPN has a split tunneling feature.

ProtonVPN also offers different settings for auto connect, protocol selection (UDP or TCP), and startup options. Regarding the kill switch and leak protection settings, everything worked well in testing for this review.

I ran the Windows and Mac OS apps through some basic VPN tests to identify potential leaks or flaws. Everything checked out (no leaks):

protonvpn leak test
The ProtonVPN apps did not have any leaks.

The screenshot above is with the ProtonVPN Windows client. The Mac OS client also did not have any leaks that I could find.

ProtonVPN encryption and VPN protocols

The ProtonVPN Windows client and Linux script utilizes the OpenVPN protocol. The Mac OS and iOS apps utilize the IKEv2 protocol. The ProtonVPN Android app supports the OpenVPN protocol.

For the data channel, ProtonVPN uses an AES-256-CBC cipher together with HMAC SHA-512 authentication.

2. Secure server network (Secure Core)

ProtonVPN runs its entire network on dedicated bare-metal servers. This is similar to Perfect Privacy and OVPN in Sweden.

Currently, ProtonVPN has 1,057 servers in 54 different countries. This isn’t too bad for geographic diversity and is about on par with NordVPN.

One unique aspect of ProtonVPN is their implementation of Secure Core.

What is Secure Core?

The Secure Core feature is basically a double-hop VPN server configuration routed through ProtonVPN servers in Switzerland, Sweden, or Iceland. In other words, your traffic will first get routed through one of the Secure Core servers before going to the second VPN server and exiting the encrypted tunnel.

The main advantage of the Secure Core servers is that it provides an additional layer of protection. This protects against a compromised server in a third-party data center, for example. ProtonVPN has gone to great lengths to ensure the security of these “core” servers:

We have also gone to extraordinary lengths to defend our Secure Core servers. First, servers are located in countries selected specifically for their strong privacy laws (Iceland, Switzerland, and Sweden). We also placed our Secure Core servers in high-security data centers to ensure strong physical security. ProtonVPN infrastructure in Switzerland and Sweden is housed in underground data centers, while our Iceland servers are on a former military base. Furthermore, Secure Core servers are wholly owned and provisioned by us(shipped on-site directly from our offices). Finally, Secure Core servers are connected to the Internet using our own dedicated network with IP addresses that are owned and operated by our own Local Internet Registry (LIR).

In addition to ProtonVPN, there are also other VPN providers that offer multi-hop VPN configurations. Unlike with ProtonVPN, however, these other providers do not have the same physical security infrastructure in place.

To use the Secure Core servers, you will need to have a “Plus” or “Visionary” subscription. (We’ll examine the subscription levels more below.) Within the ProtonVPN client, you can toggle the Secure Core servers off/on and then connect to the one you want.

ProtonVPN secure core servers
Here you can enable the ProtonVPN Secure Core servers.

I found the Secure Core servers to generally work well, without any bugs.

Are Secure Core servers slow?

The Secure Core servers I tested for this ProtonVPN review were not very fast. However, this is not surprising since traffic is getting routed and encrypted over two locations. This adds more latency and will be slower than a single-hop connection.

Here is a Secure Core double-VPN server in Switzerland > Canada.

ProtonVPN Secure Core slow

ProtonVPN’s secure core is slower than other servers. You can see the ping (latency) is somewhat high. This would not be the best VPN for gaming, where low ping is important. Gamers should instead use single-hop servers close to their location.

If you want the fastest VPN speeds with double-VPN servers, then I would recommend NordVPN. Below you can see I’m getting about 214 Mbps with a double-VPN server from NordVPN: USA > Canada.

NordVPN faster than ProtonVPN

You can find double-VPN servers in a few other VPNs, as we discuss in the Surfshark vs NordVPN comparison.

3. Good privacy jurisdiction and data protection policies

ProtonVPN is based in Switzerland under the company ProtonVPN AG. Switzerland is a good privacy jurisdiction and is not part of the five eyes, nine eyes, or 14 eyes surveillance alliances. As noted on the ProtonVPN website:

We are headquartered in Switzerland which has some of the world’s strongest privacy laws. Switzerland is also outside of EU and US jurisdiction and is not a member of the fourteen eyes surveillance network.

From a business standpoint, ProtonVPN is a separate entity from ProtonMail. However, it still falls under the same parent organization, Proton Technologies AG, based in Geneva, Switzerland. As we’ve covered before, Switzerland is a great jurisdiction for both VPN services and secure email providers.

There are many USA VPN providers that claim jurisdiction does not matter. However, we’ve seen cases where VPNs have logged user data for various state agencies, such as the case with IPVanish.

There have also been US VPN providers caught embedding trackers in their apps, or sharing data with advertisers, such as the case with Hotspot Shield VPN. We also see this with many free Chinese VPN apps.

ProtonVPN logs policy

ProtonVPN describes itself as a no-logs VPN provider. The one thing they store is timestamps, as explained on their support page:

ProtonVPN respects its users’ privacy and enforces a no-logs policy. This means your VPN connections remain private and we do not store information about your connections or the websites you visit.

For the purpose of securing your account and making sure it’s you who is signing in, we store a single timestamp of your accounts most recent login. Again, we do not store any information about where you signed in from or how long you were logged in.

The ProtonVPN privacy policy offers further clarification on the timestamp issue:

Each time a user connects to the Service, we only monitor the timestamp of the last successful login attempt. This gets overwritten each time you successfully log in. This timestamp does not contain any identifying information, such as your IP address or your location; it only contains the time and date of the login.

We retain this limited information to protect user accounts from password brute force attacks. This is necessary to identify password guessing attempts targeting specific user accounts and to take action to protect those accounts.

This is definitely not concerning given that it’s a single timestamp. ProtonVPN also explains in this blog post how they are fully compliant with GDPR privacy protections and do not share data with third parties.

Want to see some alternatives? Check out these verified no logs VPN providers.

4. User-friendly VPN apps

ProtonVPN has a very nice lineup of apps that are user-friendly and fully-featured.

The layout and design are great, and I also like the dark-mode theme. Here I’m testing out one of the Secure Core configurations on the ProtonVPN Windows client:

ProtonVPN

In general, connections were pretty quick to establish and there weren’t any major issues. While ProtonVPN is not the best VPN for PC, the desktop clients still worked well in our tests.

ProtonVPN offers dedicated clients (apps) for all major devices and operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you can use ProtonVPN through a client or natively, such as with the IKEv2 protocol on iOS. ProtonVPN does not currently support the WireGuard VPN protocol. Many VPNs are integrating WireGuard into their service due to the performance and security advantages. One recent example of this is VyprVPN adding WireGuard and seeing a massive speed boost.

There are also various startup and notification preferences you can customize within the ProtonVPN client.

protonvpn secure apps

ProtonVPN also has a command line tool for Linux, but I’ve seen a lot of complaints (see these best VPNs for Linux instead). For Mac OS, you can use the native IKEv2 protocol or the ProtonVPN Mac OS client. Unfortunately, because it does not support the OpenVPN protocol, I would not consider ProtonVPN to be the best VPN for Mac.

5. Responsive email support

ProtonVPN offers support via email. Their website also has various FAQ articles and guides, which are useful for standard questions.

I used the contact form on their website to submit various inquiries to test out support’s response time.

ProtonVPN support

Overall I was happy with the prompt replies. My inquiries were usually answered on the same day they were submitted. With previous ProtonVPN reviews, I was critical of their support due to delayed response times (several days). Support with ProtonVPN has definitely improved over the past few years.

Most of the large VPN services offer live chat support. If this is important, you may want to look elsewhere, but the email support was still responsive and helpful. See our ExpressVPN vs ProtonVPN comparison, which discusses the support topic more.

6. Transparent company with a good track record

It’s no secret that Proton Technologies, including ProtonVPN and ProtonMail, has a good reputation in the privacy community. It is also a company that is transparent and led by reputable, public-facing people.

ProtonMail was started in 2014 by a group of academics/scientists who were working at CERN in Switzerland and also MIT. On the topic of transparency, ProtonMail published an interesting blog post about the organization and leadership:

As a company, we are committed to the highest levels of transparency so you know exactly who you are trusting. Our key employees and their backgrounds are public knowledge. Where we are based, the address of our headquarters, our company statutes, and even our directors are all a matter of public record and available for inspection at the Swiss commercial register. ProtonMail’s initial financing through crowdfunding is also publicly documented, along with the identities of many of our initial 10,000 financial backers. But we go even further than that. We also meticulously document and publish information on all the law enforcement requests that we receive.

Transparency also extends to our communications. We have a published threat model for our services that explains what we can and can’t protect against, and also a very clear privacy policy. Furthermore, important updates are regularly posted on our blog and disseminated to the Proton community. We also engage in daily conversations with the Proton community on Reddit, Twitter, and other platforms.

As noted above, ProtonVPN and ProtonMail both fall under the parent company Proton Technologies AG, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The ProtonVPN arm of this business is officially registered as ProtonVPN AG, which shares the same core leadership as ProtonMail.

Cons of ProtonVPN

Now we’ll take a look at some of the cons of ProtonVPN:

1. Below-average speeds

While ProtonVPN has generally improved with speeds since the last review, it’s also not the fastest VPN I’ve tested. To measure speeds, I tested out various ProtonVPN servers around the US and Europe on a 500 Mbps from my location in the US.

For the first round of ProtonVPN speed tests, I tested servers in the United States.

Here was a ProtonVPN server in Seattle: 92 Mbps

ProtonVPN speed review

This is not very good when you consider my baseline speed of 500 Mbps.

Next I tested a ProtonVPN server in Los Angeles. The speeds were not as fast at around 82 Mbps.

ProtonVPN speed 2020

You can see we are still way below the baseline speed.

Next up, a server in New York offered speeds around 101 Mbps. This was the best speed test we found in this ProtonVPN review.

Is ProtonVPN fast

Lastly, I tested a ProtonVPN server in the UK. This was the slowest ProtonVPN server I found at 20 Mbps.

ProtonVPN is slow

These are not good speed test results from ProtonVPN. There are definitely some faster VPNs on the market if you have a need for speed.

Take for example NordVPN, which fully supports the WireGuard protocol. With NordVPN, I was able to hit 445 Mbps when testing out NordVPN server in Seattle:

NordVPN faster than Protonvpn

The screenshot above was from a NordVPN server in Seattle, while using the WireGuard protocol.

Note: These slow speeds are one reason that ProtonVPN did not come out on top in the ProtonVPN vs NordVPN comparison.

2. ProtonVPN prices are above average (for full access)

With most VPNs, you can select different durations for your subscription, but you’ll still get access to all features. ProtonVPN does things differently. Of course, they offer the limited “free VPN” that only gives you a few servers. But let’s take a look at paid plans below.

One thing you’ll notice with ProtonVPN is that they restrict features and servers on the lower-cost plans. In other words, to get all features and access to the entire server network, you’ll need to purchase a “Plus” or “Visionary” plan, which costs $8 to $30 per month.

ProtonVPN cost
ProtonVPN restricts features and servers with Basic plans.

This makes ProtonVPN rather expensive (for all features) and it is not the cheapest VPN by a long shot.

For those wanting maximum security and privacy, I’d recommend the Plus subscription because it provides access to the Secure Core server network. The Visionary plan is quite expensive, but it may be a good fit if you want a combined solution for VPN and secure email service, all rolled into one subscription.

For a better value, I’d recommend going with ExpressVPN or NordVPN, which is only $3.71 per month when you use the NordVPN coupon.

Fortunately you can test drive ProtonVPN with the free VPN. This basically acts like a free trial VPN, allowing you to upgrade if you like the service.

Additional research findings

Below are additional findings from my research of ProtonVPN for this review.

ProtonVPN payment options and refund policy

To get started with ProtonVPN, you can create a free or paid account. If you opt for a paid account, you’ll have the option to pay with PayPal or a credit card. However, if you are upgrading your account, you’ll have the option to pay with:

  • Credit cards
  • PayPal
  • Bitcoin
  • Cash

Bitcoin and cash can offer more privacy, but you can also pay with a virtual credit card (such as from privacy.com) using an anonymous name and address.

ProtonVPN refund policy

ProtonVPN offers a pretty good refund policy. As they explain on their Terms and Conditions page,

You may cancel your account with a refund for any unused portion of the service period within 30 days of the initial purchase. Here, any unused portion of the service period refers to the prorated remaining full days of the subscription period. Refunds or credits beyond the 30 days window will be considered, but at the sole discretion of the Service.

This is somewhat different from other VPN services in that they do not offer a full 100% refund, but rather a prorated refund of unused time. Nonetheless, it is still generous in comparison to other free VPN services, such as Windscribe and TunnelBear, which both have more restrictive refund policies.

Does ProtonVPN work for torrenting?

Many people are looking for the best VPN for torrenting due to the risks associated with copyright infringement.

Generally speaking, ProtonVPN is a good VPN for torrenting, but with one catch. Torrenting is not supported on the free plans. This is understandable since they don’t want bandwidth being eaten up by torrents.

With paid plans, torrenting is completely supported and allowed without restrictions.

Is ProtonVPN good for Netflix and streaming?

ProtonVPN is OK for Netflix. It supports a few different regions, but doesn’t support as many Netflix libraries as other top-name VPNs, such as NordVPN and ExpressVPN.

Let’s see what they state on their website about Netflix streaming with ProtonVPN:

ProtonVPN users can securely watch US Netflix when connected to any ProtonVPN Plus server located in the US. These servers are available for Plus and Visionary Plan subscribers. For the fastest and most reliable connection, please connect to the server that is closest to your current location.

I tested US Netflix with a ProtonVPN server in New York and did not have any problems getting through. The speeds were adequate for the short tests that I ran.

Note: ProtonVPN currently supports the following Netflix regions:

  • US Netflix
  • UK Netflix
  • German Netflix

To see other VPN services that unblock Netflix regions around the world, check out the best VPN for Netflix guide.

Note: You will need a paid VPN plan to access Netflix (not working with ProtonVPN free plans).

What about other streaming services?

ProtonVPN does have limited support for a few other streaming services, in addition to Netflix, but it’s still pretty limited compared to our other top contenders. Another problem is that ProtonVPN does not offer any dedicated app for Firestick (see these best VPNs for Firestick instead).

Does ProtonVPN work in China?

Unfortunately, it does not look like ProtonVPN is working in China, according to the latest support update:

As of Sept. 18, 2019, the Chinese government is blocking access to ProtonVPN as part of a larger crackdown on Internet freedom.

The Chinese government works hard to control its citizens’ access to the Internet. The Great Firewall employs a vast system of technical tools, including DNS filtering, URL filtering, and deep packet inspection, that the Chinese government uses to prevent people in China from accessing foreign websites. The government also uses these tools to detect and block VPN servers.

You can see these best VPNs for China.

Does ProtonVPN work well for gaming?

Gamers have unique needs for a VPN. Important factors include a large server network, fast speeds, and servers that do not get blocked. In these areas we find ProtonVPN does not fare well. For example:

  • It has a smaller server network than other leading competitors
  • Speeds with ProtonVPN are mediocre (with no WireGuard support)
  • It still gets blocked by most streaming services

Overall, we do not consider ProtonVPN to be the best VPN for gaming. Consider some alternatives.

ProtonVPN review conclusion

When I first tested out ProtonVPN in 2017 after its official launch, I was somewhat critical due to various bugs and problems I encountered. Now, a few years later, it has made some good improvements.

However, the drawbacks with ProtonVPN remain problematic. It simply does not perform on the level of some of the leading VPNs. Server speeds can be hit or miss, depending on your geographic area, servers selected, and other factors. The other issue is that ProtonVPN remains a very expensive option, especially if you want access to all features and servers.

Nonetheless, ProtonVPN remains a solid choice, with excellent security from a very reputable company. So if you think it’s up your alley, it doesn’t hurt to give it a test drive. And if you are still on the fence, then check out the alternatives to ProtonVPN below.

Alternatives to ProtonVPN

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  3. ExpressVPN review

You can also check out our best VPNs list here for other recommendations.


If you have used ProtonVPN, feel free to share your honest review (good or bad) below.

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About Sven Taylor

Sven Taylor is the founder of Restore Privacy. With a passion for digital privacy and online freedom, he created this website to provide you with honest, useful, and up-to-date information about online privacy, security, and related topics. His focus is on privacy research, writing guides, testing privacy tools, and website admin.

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Comments

  1. Avatarp.

    February 24, 2021

    the forward secrecy in protonvpn .. so particular !

    Reply
  2. AvatarChristopher

    February 15, 2021

    Hello,be aware that I spend a few hours a day reading your website and it is honestly a cognitive pleasure.
    I read your review of Protonvpn and because I want to purchase it,I researched it on my son’s computer following your speed tests(locations and servers).
    I think my speed tests are impressive and definitely do not exactly match yours.
    My son’s base speed is 53 Mbps.
    The following are the ProtonVPN speed tests.
    Seattle: 34 Mbps
    Los Angeles: 39 Mbps
    New York: 42 Mbps
    United Kingdom: 43 Mbps
    The speed of Protonvpn is not below average,at least on my son’s computer,I would say with precision and certainty that it is between moderate and fast,a fairly satisfactory speed.
    And of course I have to say that your review of Protonvpn is detailed and informative and I agree with it.
    What is certain is that I will follow my son and purchase Protonvpn for its safety and speed.

    Reply
  3. AvatarChristopher

    February 12, 2021

    I don’t know what to believe,sir,but are there really VPN providers that don’t have logs policy and are not cooperative?
    For example,everyone knows that Proton has a strict no-logs policy and is not cooperative.
    However,a reliable website disputes Proton and states that Proton is cooperative [https://thebestvpn.com/].
    This is a serious accusation although it’s the only website that mentions it.
    What do you think about this?

    Reply
    • Sven TaylorSven Taylor

      February 12, 2021

      You can go right to the source. See the Proton Transparency reports.
      ProtonVPN: https://protonvpn.com/blog/transparency-report/
      This states, “as we do not have any customer IP information” so that reads fine.
      ProtonMail: https://protonmail.com/blog/transparency-report/
      Note that there is a section that says, “ProtonMail may also be obligated to monitor the IP addresses which are being used to access the ProtonMail accounts which are engaged in criminal activities.”
      So this shows that ProtonMail may log IP addresses of users when forced to by the court. I have not seen this with the VPN, however.

      And this is also interesting:

      https://protonmail.com/law-enforcement

      Reply
      • AvatarChristopher

        February 12, 2021

        Thanks for your interesting post,sir.
        I have no doubt about the privacy of Proton.
        But in general and taking on the role of the devil’s advocate,all Vpn providers display almost the same transparency report ie everyone ensures confidentiality.
        How can we verify the reliability of transparency reports? Reading them? Is enough?
        For example,if I read the Hotspot Shield Transparency Report,is this product guaranteed to protect my privacy?
        I can not believe any transparency report just because I read it.
        There must be something else that confirms the credibility of a transparency report that only you can give me.

        Reply
        • Sven TaylorSven Taylor

          February 12, 2021

          Hi Cristopher, sure another way is through third-party audits. And on the privacy (no logs) front, there have been a handful of services that have had their no-logs promises verified, either through audits or real-world test cases. We discuss these in our guide on verified no logs VPN services.

      • AvatarJ.M.

        February 15, 2021

        @Sven,

        Is it true, though, all providers are required to oblige by their court orders?

        The key is to have a provider who knows very little about you.

        Reply
        • Sven TaylorSven Taylor

          February 15, 2021

          Yes, all providers must comply with laws in the jurisdiction where they are located, which is why jurisdiction is so important.

  4. AvatarWilliam

    January 23, 2021

    Hi Sven.
    Native Android ProtonVPN client is currently supporting OpenVPN protocol, both TCP and UDP (https://protonvpn.com/support/how-to-change-vpn-protocols/).
    Please include in the “ProtonVPN encryption and VPN protocols” subsection.

    Reply
  5. AvatarAdder McCoy

    January 21, 2021

    I been using protons free vpn service for quite a while now. And do random leak test, which Always shows NO Leaks. And since Mr. Sven offers a no-bias tests results and excellent info and also since one of my sister’s works for a private security firm with a single employer(two letters, abbreviation) and has a computer tech who is directly involved with The Tor Project. Both agree with majority results and statements from this article writer’s suggestions and recommendation in full support. And the couple of “Einstein’s” that claim Proton is in “Bed” with any eyes group, one question,”Really ?? Are you
    Serious” ?? You obviously In heald to much or held it too long. I’ll go with Mr. S info and sisters confirmed agreement. Keep up the Awesome work here!!!

    Reply
  6. AvatarAnonymous

    January 15, 2021

    Sven, please, some heeeep! I installed Proron VPN on Android It was working ok for a week, however now it is not working at all! I am connected to my ISP as usual and there is internet connection, however, I am not allowed to connect to any servers of Proton VPN using the mobile app. The app says some of the Uniteb Arab Emirates servers are under maintenance. There are yellow, red and green circles oposite to different server names and none of them is working. Choosing Australian server some of the available locations are under maintenance as well. Choosing another servers from Europe or USA the same scenario I am not allowed to connect. The show log says failed to connect, Proton Team does not respond to my emails despite I put different subject lines like URGENT/UPGRADE/HELP. It has been 4 days and no response, After leaving a comment on https://protonvpn.com no one responded to me and now going there again choosing support or blog option there is no option for posting a comment, just disappeared and my previous comment is more likely to not has been published at all! I am really disappointed with such poor service, total ignorance and negligence from ProtonMail and VPN! Moreover, couple of days ago I wanted to upgrade my Proton mail and guess no one responded me again! A week has been passed since then! Going online using Swisscows and Firefox the search engine says insecure connection every website I tried to reach is unreachable! What does this mean? Has my phone been hacked? i really find it hard to understand whats going on with the Proton App , VPN, Mail, servers , connection and the total lack of communication!

    Reply
    • Sven TaylorSven Taylor

      January 16, 2021

      I have also found their support team to be slow on occasions. I’m not sure I could be of much help in getting them to reply faster. Perhaps a VPN with live chat support may be in order.

      Reply
    • Avatarjoey

      February 24, 2021

      Reply to Anonymous: there is a difference if you write them from proton account (logged) or not. Also a customer, if writes them non logged, the answers are slower.

      Reply
  7. AvatarJ.M.

    January 14, 2021

    If anyone uses ProtonVPN as a paid user, great news!

    https://protonvpn.com/blog/netshield-ad-blocker/

    I thought I would share this if anyone is interested.

    This could, I believe, replace a lot of extensions.

    Reply
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  1. Private and secure browser: Modified Firefox or Brave
  2. VPN: NordVPN with [68% off coupon] or Surfshark with [81% off coupon]
  3. Ad blocker: uBlock Origin or AdGuard
  4. Secure email: Mailfence or ProtonMail
  5. Secure Messenger: Signal or Threema
  6. Private search engine: MetaGer or Swisscows
  7. Password manager: NordPass or Bitwarden

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