Proton has carved out a reputation over the years as a company that takes privacy seriously. Offering a suite of privacy-first products such as Proton VPN and Proton Mail, it’s a favorite of activists, journalists, and political dissidents of all stripes.
However, despite the fact we regularly rank it as one of the best VPNs on the market, it’s never been as big a name as competitors like ExpressVPN or NordVPN. Part of this is down to the way Proton VPN markets itself; the company never seems to have the same sponsorship clout as its competitors. There's also concern about how Proton, Proton VPN's parent company, has complied with Swiss law enforcement in the past and handed over user details to the authorities.
