# Proton VPN

> Free tier exists; paid plans accept BTC. Email required at signup.

**Canonical URL:** https://xmr.club/vpns/proton-vpn
**Category:** vpns / With Free Tier
**Grade (xmr.club rubric):** B
**KYC posture:** light_kyc
**Features:** open_source, audited, 2fa_supported
**Highlights:** FREE TIER, AUDITED
**Fees:** Free tier · paid $5–10/mo · BTC accepted, card requires KYC · email required
**Website:** https://protonvpn.com
**Tor:** https://protonvpnbrtfzpfo7d3w63rsymd5jhjwfutpqyz5g6m4i65vbwiyrqid.onion
**Last verified:** 2026-05-11
**Uptime probe:** up (HTTP 200, 814ms) · checked 2026-05-13T23:04:43.181Z

## Editorial review

Solid no-logs reputation. Free tier is generous but limited to a few locations + slower. Paid plans get a no-KYC path if you pay in BTC and use a throwaway email (ProtonMail anonymous signup is free).

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