Understandably, free VPNs have a bad reputation. Most cap your data, slow your connection and bury security concerns deep inside their privacy policies. The worst offenders sell your browsing data to advertisers or inject ads and trackers into your sessions. It’s why we usually recommend steering clear and opting for one of the trusted, paid-for services in our guide to the best VPNs.
But not all free VPNs are out to profit from your data. Proton VPN is one of the few with a free tier that offers unlimited data, no ads and strong security credentials. While it won’t help if you’re trying to stream content while travelling abroad (you’ll need the paid plan for that), you still get decent browsing speeds and access to servers in five countries, though you can’t choose which one, and performance can vary depending on demand.
