Free plan users are limited to a handful of servers across just a few countries, often leading to slower speeds during peak hours. In contrast, a premium account provides access to over spanning 145 countries worldwide. These servers support connections up to 10 Gbps, ensuring consistently fast performance for bandwidth-intensive activities like 4K streaming and large file downloads. Premium servers are also exclusive to Plus users and offer optimized performance for streaming, P2P file sharing, and more.
, a DNS-based ad-blocker that filters out malware, trackers, and intrusive advertisements at the network level, providing a cleaner and safer browsing experience.
Proton VPN premium accounts offer a range of advanced features that provide a secure and private online experience. Some of the key features include:
Connect to over 11,000 servers in 110+ countries , a massive jump from the limited locations available to free users.
| Feature | Free | Premium | |--------|------|---------| | Servers | 100+ (3 countries) | 3,000+ (70+ countries) | | Speed | Standard | High-speed (10 Gbps) | | Streaming | ❌ | ✅ (Netflix, Hulu, etc.) | | P2P/Torrenting | ❌ | ✅ | | Secure Core | ❌ | ✅ | | NetShield | ❌ | ✅ | | Devices | 1 | 10 | | Support | Community only | 24/7 live chat & email |
