🛡️ VPN & DNS Open source Privacy ★★★★★
Proton VPN
A place to go after Google One VPN ended
Overview
Proton VPN is operated by the same Swiss company that provides Proton Mail and related products.
Google One VPN ended in 2024, so this is one option if you want to choose your own traffic path again.
Check the official pricing page. Promotional first-month prices should not be treated as the regular monthly or annual rate.
Scores
Privacy 5/5
Ease of use 4/5
Features 4/5
Value 4/5
Google One VPN (discontinued) / Google Public DNS — comparison
Google One VPN is no longer offered. Proton VPN can be used without a Google account, so you choose the network provider yourself.
Pros
- ✓ Swiss-jurisdiction provider; can be bundled with other Proton services
- ✓ Official desktop and mobile apps
- ✓ First-year, renewal, and monthly prices are published on the official page
Cons & caveats
- − Free-plan limits were not confirmed today
- − Speed and server choice vary by network and plan
- − If you only want DNS filtering, NextDNS can be simpler
Best for
- People looking for a replacement after Google One VPN ended
- People who already use Proton Mail or want a single vendor
- People who want to encrypt traffic on public Wi-Fi
Not ideal for
- People who only want to change DNS to block ads and trackers
- People who need figures that are not on the official pricing page (watch promotional offers)
Specs
- Pricing
- Free + paid — Official pricing page (confirmed 2026-11-11): $35.88 for the first year, then $83.88 per 12 months on renewal. Monthly plan $9.99. Free-plan capacity and limits are unconfirmed and are not listed. Promotional first-month prices such as $1 are not treated as the regular rate. Source: https://protonvpn.com/pricing
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Data location
- Switzerland (Proton). Check official materials for server locations.
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS · Linux · Android · iOS
Swiss jurisdictionProton ecosystemOfficial appsPublished paid pricing
Migration from Google One VPN (discontinued) / Google Public DNS
- 1 If Google One VPN is still present, turn it off before installing a new VPN
- 2 Create a Proton account and install the official app
- 3 After connecting, follow official steps to check for DNS leaks
Setup steps
- 1 Create an account at https://protonvpn.com/
- 2 Install the official app and enable 2FA
- 3 Connect to a nearby server and test connectivity
- 4 Re-read official pricing and renewal terms before paying