No. We impose no data or time limits on users subscribed to our Free plan.
Free VPN for Linux
Proton VPN for Linux is a free and open source VPN with no limits and no privacy-invading ads.
Proton VPN is safe, private, unlimited, and free
Proton VPN was developed by the same team of scientists that met at CERN, the birthplace of the web, and created Proton Mail.
Browse privately
Proton VPN prevents your internet activity from being monitored and recorded by your internet provider and hides your IP address from websites that you visit.
Defeat censorship
Proton VPN allows you to access blocked content by bypassing firewalls and internet filters, enabling true internet freedom.
Stay safe on public WiFi
Proton VPN keeps you safe from hackers when using public WiFi hotspots and prevents hotspot providers from selling your data to advertisers.
Get a free VPN you can trust
- Unlimited bandwidth
- No ads and free forever
- No logs and strong Swiss privacy laws
- Open source and audited
Free VPN security features
Open source
Proton VPN is the only VPN service to offer open source apps for all major platforms. Anyone can check our code to ensure it is secure.
Independently audited
Our apps have undergone an independent security audit, and the audit reports are available on our website.
Strict no-logs policy
We do not keep any logs of your activity, which means we cannot share data with third parties.
Kill Switch
If your connection is interrupted, Kill Switch blocks all network traffic to keep your IP address safe.
Based in Switzerland
Using Proton VPN allows you to benefit from Swiss data protection laws, which are among the strongest in the world.
DNS leak protection
Proton VPN routes DNS queries through the VPN tunnel to prevent your internet provider from monitoring the websites you visit.
Easy to use
Proton VPN is one of the easiest VPNs to use. Simply install the app and connect with one click. We handle everything else automatically.
Trustworthy
Proton is used by journalists and activists worldwide, supported by the European Commission, and recommended by the UN.
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An open source, free, and unlimited VPN
- Open source so anyone can check our code
- Defeat censorship with alternative routing
- Strong VPN protocols with secure encryption
- Protection from WiFi hackers
What others say about our free VPN service
Read PCMag reviewProton VPN’s amazing free version has no limit on data usage, it’s an Editors’ Choice winner and one of the best VPNs.
Read Tom’s Guide reviewProton VPN has one of the most attractive free options we’ve seen from any VPN. Without paying anything at all, you can get an ad-free VPN with no data logging and no bandwidth limits.
Proton VPN’s amazing free version has no limit on data usage, it’s an Editors’ Choice winner and one of the best VPNs.
Read PCMag reviewProton VPN has one of the most attractive free options we’ve seen from any VPN. Without paying anything at all, you can get an ad-free VPN with no data logging and no bandwidth limits.
Read Tom’s Guide reviewUpgrade to Proton VPN Plus for more features
To access even faster speeds, premium features, and support online privacy around the world, consider upgrading to a paid plan.
Global network
Access over 1,400 servers in over 60 countries
Global streaming
Access your favorite content anywhere in the world with support for streaming services
10 Gbps servers
Connect to our highest-speed servers
NetShield Ad-blocker
Prevent malware, ads, and trackers from slowing down your browsing
BitTorrent support
Use BitTorrent without compromising your privacy
Secure Core VPN
Send your traffic through multiple VPN servers to protect against advanced network attacks
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Frequently Asked Questions
Using any VPN will slow down your internet speeds a little, but we impose no artificial speed restrictions on users with a Free plan. If you choose our Free plan, you will have access to VPN servers in the United States, Netherlands, and Japan. These servers often have more users than our other servers, which can impact speed performance. However, free users often report higher speeds than are available with other VPN services.
Learn more about how latency, bandwidth, and throughput impact Internet speed
Proton VPN does not block Netflix or any other streaming service for users on our Free plan. However, we only guarantee access to a range of streaming services to users with our Plus plan.
No. Our strict no-logs policy, which is backed by strong Swiss privacy laws, applies equally to all Proton VPN users. We also use the same strong encryption protocols for all our users.
No. You can use the Free plan indefinitely, and many Proton VPN users find our Free plan, with no logs, no data limits, and no artificial speed restrictions, provides them with everything they need from a VPN service. If you wish to support Proton VPN and access a range of advanced features, you can upgrade to one of our paid plans.
Proton AG
Route de la Galaise 32,
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
Geneva, Switzerland
