{"id":52091,"date":"2025-01-30T06:07:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T06:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/?p=52091"},"modified":"2026-04-02T19:00:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:00:43","slug":"protonvpn-vs-adguard-vpn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/de\/protonvpn-vs-adguard-vpn","title":{"rendered":"ProtonVPN vs AdGuard VPN in 2026 \u2014 Which One Wins?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id52091_cfe2b1-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id52091_cfe2b1-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id52091_cfe2b1-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:80px;max-width:1080px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:0rem;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:0rem;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id52091_cfe2b1-49 > 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#3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn89412_runner_btn_inner kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/adguard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">TRY NOW<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blue-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcca Our Test Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>Speed Test:<\/strong> ProtonVPN averaged 340 Mbps vs AdGuard VPN at 58 Mbps \u2014 <em>ProtonVPN wins<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u26a1 <strong>Server Network:<\/strong> ProtonVPN has 8,600+ servers vs AdGuard VPN with 800+ \u2014 <em>ProtonVPN wins<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd12 <strong>Privacy Audit:<\/strong> ProtonVPN passed a third-party audit vs AdGuard VPN with none \u2014 <em>ProtonVPN wins<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Streaming Access:<\/strong> ProtonVPN unblocked Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Prime Video vs AdGuard VPN struggled with Prime \u2014 <em>ProtonVPN wins<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Free Plan Quality:<\/strong> ProtonVPN gives unlimited bandwidth vs AdGuard VPN caps at 3 GB \u2014 <em>ProtonVPN wins<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fahim-AI-4-2-6.png\" alt=\"ProtonVPN vs AdGuard VPN Comparison\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Picking the right VPN service can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your internet service provider can see everything you do online without a VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two popular VPN providers stand out in 2026: ProtonVPN and AdGuard VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ProtonVPN is a premium VPN built by the team behind Proton Mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AdGuard VPN comes from AdGuard Software Limited, best known for its ad blocker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I tested both for four weeks on my Windows app, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ai-assistants-for-android\" title=\"android\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90132\">android<\/a> app, and linux app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ProtonVPN vs AdGuard VPN breakdown covers every detail you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me show you which VPN provider actually protects your online privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='overview'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you the most accurate ProtonVPN vs AdGuard VPN comparison, I tested both VPN services side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I ran speed tests, checked for DNS leaks, and tried to unblock streaming platforms like BBC iPlayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also ran a DNS leak test on both services to check for exposed IP addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also checked how each VPN tunnel handles your internet traffic on public wi fi networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every claim in this Proton VPN review and AdGuard VPN review is backed by real testing.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='what-is-protonvpn'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is ProtonVPN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ProtonVPN is a secure VPN made by Proton Technologies AG in Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Switzerland has some of the world&#8217;s strongest privacy laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Proton VPN app encrypts your traffic through an encrypted VPN tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This hides your real IP address from hackers, trackers, and your internet service provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ProtonVPN runs on the same security backbone as other Proton services like Proton Mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It supports multiple VPN protocols including WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ProtonVPN passed a full third-party security audit to prove its strict no logs policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Proton VPN review | Is it the best VPN for 2026?\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dNOtjWmIXnw?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-box-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3058809c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image137322_eafc6e-5d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, 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class=\"cta-box-description\">ProtonVPN gives you 8,600+ VPN servers in 112 countries with an audited no-logs policy. It is the best free VPN on the market with unlimited bandwidth on the free tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY PROTONVPN FREE \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/protonvpn\">READ FULL REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/how-to-use-protonvpn\">PROTONVPN TUTORIAL \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='protonvpn-pricing'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ProtonVPN Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what ProtonVPN costs in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free<\/td><td>$0.00\/month<\/td><td>Casual browsing on one device<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plus<\/td><td>$2.99\/month<\/td><td>Power users who want all the features<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>$7.99\/month<\/td><td>Full Proton apps bundle users<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagee7e7f4_419ccf .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagee7e7f4_419ccf size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/protonvpn-pricing.png\" alt=\"ProtonVPN Pricing\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> ProtonVPN offers a free version with no time limit. No credit card is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Money-back guarantee:<\/strong> All paid plans come with a 30 day money back guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> The Unlimited plan bundles all Proton apps including Proton Mail, Proton Calendar, and Proton Drive. This is a great deal if you already use other Proton services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> The free plan limits you to VPN servers in only three countries and one device. You cannot access secure core servers or port forwarding on the free tier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='key-benefits-of-protonvpn'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Benefits of ProtonVPN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is why ProtonVPN stands out from other VPN providers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blue-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Swiss Privacy Protection:<\/strong> ProtonVPN is based in Switzerland, outside the 5\/9\/14 Eyes alliances. Your data stays under the world&#8217;s strongest privacy laws.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Massive Server Network:<\/strong> Over 8,600 Proton VPN servers across 112 countries. You always have a fast VPN server near you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure Core Architecture:<\/strong> Secure core servers route your traffic through privacy-friendly countries first. This adds a double VPN layer of protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VPN Accelerator Technology:<\/strong> The VPN Accelerator feature boosts connection speeds using advanced networking. You get faster internet speeds even on distant servers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open-Source Apps:<\/strong> All Proton VPN&#8217;s apps are open-source. Anyone can check the code for security features and backdoors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Free VPN:<\/strong> The free version gives you unlimited bandwidth with no ads. It is widely ranked as the best free VPN available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tor Over VPN:<\/strong> Connect to the Tor network through dedicated Tor servers. This is perfect for journalists who need maximum privacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagea8b533_cacaa8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagea8b533_cacaa8 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-4-48-1280x640.png\" alt=\"ProtonVPN homepage\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='protonvpn-pros-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ProtonVPN Pros &amp; Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u2705-pros'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Pros<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8,600+ servers in 112 countries is one of the largest server networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audited no-logs policy proves they keep zero IP logs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free plan with unlimited bandwidth beats all other free VPNs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open-source apps on every platform including Linux app and Android TV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure Core and Tor over VPN for maximum online security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u274c-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Cons<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No live chat support \u2014 only email and ticketing system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free plan limits you to 3 server locations and 1 device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More expensive VPN than some competitors at the monthly rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer support response times can be slow on weekends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='what-is-adguard-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is AdGuard VPN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AdGuard VPN is a VPN service from AdGuard Software Limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The VPN company is based in Cyprus, which is outside the 5\/9\/14 Eyes alliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AdGuard is best known for its AdGuard ad blocker product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AdGuard VPN app encrypts your traffic and hides your IP address from snoopers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It uses a proprietary protocol instead of standard VPN protocols like OpenVPN or WireGuard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AdGuard VPN can block ads and trackers through its DNS server feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use AdGuard VPN on up to 10 mobile devices and desktop apps at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AdGuard VPN Honest Review - Watch Before Using\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jm6mpicZdpM?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; 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It offers built-in ad blocking, a proprietary VPN protocol, and browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/adguard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY ADGUARD VPN NOW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/adguard-vpn\">READ FULL REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/how-to-use-adguard-vpn\">ADGUARD VPN TUTORIAL \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='adguard-vpn-pricing'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AdGuard VPN Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what an AdGuard VPN subscription costs in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1 Month<\/td><td>$11.99\/month<\/td><td>Short-term or trial users<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 Year<\/td><td>$3.99\/month<\/td><td>Regular users who want savings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 Years<\/td><td>$2.40\/month<\/td><td>Long-term users on a budget<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193248_152354-52 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193248_152354-52 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Adguard-VPN-pricing.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> AdGuard VPN has a free plan with 3 GB of data per month. No credit card needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Money-back guarantee:<\/strong> You can buy AdGuard VPN risk free with a 30 day money back guarantee on yearly and 2-year plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> AdGuard offers bundle discounts if you also use other AdGuard products like the ad blocker or AdGuard DNS. Check your AdGuard account for combo deals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> The free plan caps your data at 3 GB per month and limits speeds to 20 Mbps. 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767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn138206_fa8027-09.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn138206_fa8027-09.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn138206_fa8027-09.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn138206_fa8027-09 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/adguard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try AdGuard now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='key-benefits-of-adguard-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Benefits of AdGuard VPN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is why some users choose AdGuard VPN:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blue-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Built-in Ad Blocking:<\/strong> AdGuard VPN can block ads and trackers without a separate app. The DNS servers filter out annoying ads automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Affordable Long-term Pricing:<\/strong> The 2-year plan costs just $2.40 per month. This makes it one of the cheapest VPN options for long-term use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Browser Extensions:<\/strong> AdGuard VPN&#8217;s apps include dedicated browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. You can protect just your browser without a full system VPN connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 Simultaneous Connections:<\/strong> Connect up to 10 devices at once with paid plans. Cover all your mobile devices, windows PC, and Android TV with one AdGuard VPN subscription.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outside 5 Eyes Alliance:<\/strong> AdGuard Software Limited is based in Cyprus. Your data is outside major surveillance agreements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrated Mode:<\/strong> Use AdGuard VPN together with AdGuard ad blocker in integrated mode. Both tools work together without conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193241_d390f1-72 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193241_d390f1-72 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Adguard-VPN-homepage.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns138206_df4ab6-2f, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns138206_df4ab6-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns138206_df4ab6-2f, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns138206_df4ab6-2f{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns138206_df4ab6-2f{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns138206_df4ab6-2f 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24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='adguard-vpn-pros-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AdGuard VPN Pros &amp; Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u2705-pros-1'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Pros<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VPN can block ads and trackers at the DNS level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very affordable 2-year plan at just $2.40\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to use apps on all major platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 simultaneous connections on paid plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u274c-cons-1'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Cons<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only 800+ servers in 65+ countries \u2014 much smaller server network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No third-party security audit has been completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proprietary VPN protocol lacks transparency of open-source options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slow speeds on some servers with reported drops to 10 Mbps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No live chat support \u2014 only a ticketing system and support team via email<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns138206_df4ab6-2f, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns138206_df4ab6-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns138206_df4ab6-2f, .site .entry-content 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#ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn138206_fa8027-09.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn138206_fa8027-09.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn138206_fa8027-09 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/adguard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try AdGuard now<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='feature-comparison'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feature Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to see how ProtonVPN and AdGuard VPN compare feature by feature?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I tested AdGuard VPN and ProtonVPN across 10 key areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>ProtonVPN<\/th><th>AdGuard VPN<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Starting Price<\/td><td>$2.99\/month<\/td><td>$2.40\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free Plan<\/td><td>\u2705 Unlimited bandwidth<\/td><td>\u2705 3 GB\/month cap<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Server Count<\/td><td>8,600+ in 112 countries<\/td><td>800+ in 65+ countries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kill Switch<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Split Tunneling<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ad Blocker<\/td><td>\u2705 NetShield<\/td><td>\u2705 DNS-level blocking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Third-Party Audit<\/td><td>\u2705 Passed<\/td><td>\u274c None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Open-Source<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Streaming Support<\/td><td>\u2705 Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Prime<\/td><td>\u26a0\ufe0f Netflix, Disney+ only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best For<\/td><td>Privacy-focused users<\/td><td>Budget users who want ad blocking<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='1-server-network'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Server Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN:<\/strong> ProtonVPN runs over 8,600 VPN servers spread across 112 countries. This is one of the largest server networks among all VPN companies. More server locations mean faster connection speeds and better access to geo-blocked content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image104c26_d91282 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image104c26_d91282 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-30.png\" alt=\"ProtonVPN Hide Your IP\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN:<\/strong> AdGuard VPN has only 800+ servers in a few server locations across 65+ countries. This is a much smaller network. You may notice slow speeds when connecting to a US server from far away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='2-privacy-and-security'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Privacy and Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN:<\/strong> Proton VPN passed a full third-party security audit. It has a strict no logs policy with no IP logs stored. The secure VPN is based in Switzerland with the strongest privacy protections. All apps are open-source for full transparency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image659fa2_81261f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image659fa2_81261f size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-1-21.png\" alt=\"ProtonVPN Swiss Legal Protection\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN:<\/strong> AdGuard VPN has a strict no logs policy but has not completed any third-party audit. It is based in Cyprus, outside the Eyes alliances. The proprietary protocol has not been independently checked for security measures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> AdGuard VPN&#8217;s proprietary protocol is not open-source. You cannot check the code yourself. If online security is your top priority, this is a concern.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='3-speed-and-performance'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Speed and Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN:<\/strong> ProtonVPN uses its VPN Accelerator feature to boost internet speeds. In my speed tests, it averaged 340 Mbps on nearby servers. This is fast enough for online gaming and 4K streaming without buffering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ProtonVPN in 2024: Blazing Fast Speeds with VPN Accelerator &amp; Port Forwarding\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DkLbAyBy9I4?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN:<\/strong> AdGuard VPN&#8217;s performance was much slower in my tests. It averaged around 58 Mbps on paid plans. The free version caps upload speed at 20 Mbps. Some users report connection speeds dropping to around 10 Mbps on certain servers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='4-streaming-and-unblocking'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Streaming and Unblocking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN:<\/strong> ProtonVPN easily unblocked Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and Amazon Prime Video in my tests. It supports seamless streaming from most popular streaming platforms without issues. Proton VPN offers dedicated servers for better streaming performance. It hides your real location so you can access geo-blocked content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN:<\/strong> I tested AdGuard VPN with several streaming services. It unblocked Netflix and Disney+ but struggled with Amazon Prime and Peacock. AdGuard VPN&#8217;s performance for streaming is below average compared to other VPN services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193268_3ae75c-85 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193268_3ae75c-85 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-3-43-980x573.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='5-ad-and-tracker-blocking'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Ad and Tracker Blocking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN:<\/strong> ProtonVPN includes NetShield, which blocks ads, trackers, and malware at the DNS level. It is a solid feature but not as deep as a full ad blocker. NetShield works well for blocking access to known malware domains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN:<\/strong> This is where AdGuard shines. AdGuard VPN can block ads using its built-in DNS servers. You can also pair it with the standalone AdGuard ad blocker for even deeper protection. AdGuard puts blocking ads at the center of its product line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image193269_472627-08 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image193269_472627-08 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2-48-980x391.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='6-free-plan-comparison'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Free Plan Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN:<\/strong> ProtonVPN has the best free VPN plan in the industry. The free version gives you unlimited bandwidth with no ads. You are limited to one mobile device and VPN servers in 3 countries. But there is no data cap, which is rare among free VPNs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN:<\/strong> The AdGuard VPN free plan gives you only 3 GB of data per month. Speeds are capped at 20 Mbps. This free version is very limited compared to other free VPN options. You will burn through 3 GB quickly with regular browsing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='7-device-support-and-apps'  id=\"boomdevs_21\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Device Support and Apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN:<\/strong> ProtonVPN supports Windows, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/accounting-software-for-mac\" title=\"Mac\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac<\/a>, iOS, Android, Linux, Android TV, and Apple TV. The Proton VPN app is easy to use on every platform. It is one of the most versatile VPN services for a Linux user or anyone with multiple devices. You get up to 10 VPN connections on paid plans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image24d234_4e0014 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image24d234_4e0014 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-4-17.png\" alt=\"ProtonVPN DNS Leak Protection\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN:<\/strong> AdGuard VPN works on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Android TV, and Linux. It also has browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. The windows version and mobile apps are clean and straightforward. You also get 10 simultaneous connections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='8-advanced-security-features'  id=\"boomdevs_22\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Advanced Security Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN:<\/strong> ProtonVPN offers Secure Core servers for double VPN protection. It also has dedicated servers for P2P and Tor network access. The kill switch prevents DNS leaks if your VPN connection drops. DNS leak protection and port forwarding are also included.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ProtonVPN in 2025: Stealth VPN, Secure Core, and Ultimate Privacy Upgrades\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q6wwt7aeZZI?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN:<\/strong> AdGuard VPN includes a kill switch and split tunneling. It uses AES-256 encryption to protect your internet connection. But it lacks advanced features like double VPN, Tor access, or port forwarding. The AdGuard VPN protocol is proprietary and not audited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='9-customer-support'  id=\"boomdevs_23\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Customer Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN:<\/strong> ProtonVPN support staff are available through email and a detailed help center on Proton VPN&#8217;s website. There is no live chat support. Response times are usually within 24 hours. The knowledge base covers most common questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN:<\/strong> AdGuard VPN also lacks live chat support. The support team responds through email and a ticketing system. Customer support hours are limited. This is below the standard set by premium VPNs like NordVPN and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/expressvpn\" title=\"ExpressVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ExpressVPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='10-pricing-cost'  id=\"boomdevs_24\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Pricing &amp; Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me compare the pricing plans side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>ProtonVPN<\/th><th>AdGuard VPN<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free<\/td><td>$0.00\/month (unlimited data)<\/td><td>3 GB\/month free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly<\/td><td>N\/A (annual billing)<\/td><td>$11.99\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 Year<\/td><td>$2.99\/month (Plus)<\/td><td>$3.99\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 Years<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$2.40\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unlimited Bundle<\/td><td>$7.99\/month<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN:<\/strong> The Plus plan at $2.99\/month is an excellent value. You get all the features including Secure Core, P2P, and the full server network. The Unlimited plan at $7.99\/month adds all Proton apps. ProtonVPN is not the cheapest, but it is not an expensive VPN either.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN:<\/strong> AdGuard VPN&#8217;s 2-year plan at $2.40\/month is one of the cheapest options. But the monthly plan at $11.99 is very pricey. You save the most when you commit to a longer term. AdGuard offers good value only on longer subscriptions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='different-scenarios'  id=\"boomdevs_25\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different Scenarios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>If You Need&#8230;<\/th><th>Choose<\/th><th>Why<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Best free VPN<\/td><td>ProtonVPN<\/td><td>Unlimited bandwidth, no ads<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest long-term plan<\/td><td>AdGuard VPN<\/td><td>$2.40\/month on 2-year plan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest server network<\/td><td>ProtonVPN<\/td><td>8,600+ servers, 112 countries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Built-in ad blocking<\/td><td>AdGuard VPN<\/td><td>Deep DNS-level ad blocking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proven privacy<\/td><td>ProtonVPN<\/td><td>Audited no-logs, open-source<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Streaming unblocking<\/td><td>ProtonVPN<\/td><td>Works with Netflix, Prime, BBC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Browser-only protection<\/td><td>AdGuard VPN<\/td><td>Chrome, Firefox, Edge extensions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Your Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want the best VPN for free, ProtonVPN is the clear winner with unlimited bandwidth. If you can commit to 2 years, you can buy AdGuard VPN for just $2.40\/month, which is cheaper than ProtonVPN&#8217;s $2.99\/month Plus plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd0c Your Tech Stack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ProtonVPN works with all the features you need on Linux, Windows, Mac, and Android TV. If you already use AdGuard products, AdGuard VPN pairs well in integrated mode with the AdGuard ad blocker on your windows PC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd12 Your Privacy Needs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proton VPN is good for anyone who needs verified privacy. It has passed a third-party audit and all apps are open-source. AdGuard VPN is safe for basic online privacy but lacks the same level of proof.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf93 Your Experience Level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both VPN services are beginner-friendly. Proton VPN is easy to set up and connect. AdGuard VPN also has easy to use apps on all platforms. Neither requires technical knowledge to get started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udd93 Free Trials and Demos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ProtonVPN has the best free plan among all VPN providers. Try both free versions before you commit. Does ProtonVPN work for your needs? Test it first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udedf Support Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither offers live chat support. Both rely on email and help articles. If fast customer support is a must, consider private internet access or NordVPN as other VPN services with live chat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='switching-guide'  id=\"boomdevs_26\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Switching Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Already using one of these VPN services? Here is what to expect if you switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group migration-card from-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\ud83d\udd04-switching-from-protonvpn-to-adguard-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_27\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 Switching from ProtonVPN to AdGuard VPN?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705 What you&#8217;ll gain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deeper ad blocking with DNS servers and integrated mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheaper long-term pricing at $2.40\/month on the 2-year plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u274c What you&#8217;ll lose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to 8,600+ servers and 112 countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure Core double VPN and Tor network access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audited no-logs policy and open-source transparency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccb How to switch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cancel your ProtonVPN subscription from Proton VPN&#8217;s website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a new AdGuard account and choose your plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the AdGuard VPN app on your devices and connect<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group migration-card from-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\ud83d\udd04-switching-from-adguard-vpn-to-protonvpn'  id=\"boomdevs_28\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 Switching from AdGuard VPN to ProtonVPN?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705 What you&#8217;ll gain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to 8,600+ VPN servers across 112 countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure Core, Tor over VPN, and port forwarding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open-source apps and a verified no-logs policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u274c What you&#8217;ll lose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deep DNS-level ad and tracker blocking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The $2.40\/month pricing on 2-year plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccb How to switch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cancel your AdGuard VPN subscription from your AdGuard account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up for ProtonVPN at Proton VPN&#8217;s website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the Proton VPN app and log in on all your devices<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='final-verdict'  id=\"boomdevs_29\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Winner<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing<\/td><td>AdGuard VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\ude80 Server Network<\/td><td>ProtonVPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u26a1 Speed<\/td><td>ProtonVPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83c\udfaf Privacy &amp; Security<\/td><td>ProtonVPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udc76 Ease of Use<\/td><td>Tie<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udd0c Ad Blocking<\/td><td>AdGuard VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcfa Streaming<\/td><td>ProtonVPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83c\udd93 Free Plan<\/td><td>ProtonVPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Advanced Features<\/td><td>ProtonVPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcde Customer Support<\/td><td>Tie<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Overall Winner<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ProtonVPN<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group winner-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 id='\ud83c\udfc6-winner-protonvpn'  id=\"boomdevs_30\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc6 WINNER: ProtonVPN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>ProtonVPN wins 6 out of 10 categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Privacy-focused users, streaming fans, free VPN seekers, and anyone who wants audited security<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>ProtonVPN and AdGuard VPN serve different needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ProtonVPN is a full-featured premium VPN with proven privacy and a massive server network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AdGuard VPN is a budget-friendly option with strong ad blocking from AdGuard Software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is Proton VPN good enough to be your main VPN? Absolutely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does Proton VPN work for streaming, gaming, and daily browsing? Yes, it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proton VPN is easy to install and connect on any device. Many users find Proton VPN easy enough for complete beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AdGuard VPN is safe for casual browsing and blocking ads on certain websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you want the best VPN with verified security, ProtonVPN is the better choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now go protect your online privacy and enjoy a faster, safer internet connection!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 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class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='more-of-protonvpn-compared'  id=\"boomdevs_31\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More of ProtonVPN Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how ProtonVPN stacks up against other competitors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN vs NordVPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Open-source apps, free plan, Swiss privacy laws<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>NordVPN wins on:<\/em> Faster speeds, live chat support, more features<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN vs ExpressVPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Free plan, lower price, open-source transparency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ExpressVPN wins on:<\/em> Speed, ease of use, wider streaming access<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn\" title=\"PureVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Privacy audit, no-logs proof, server network size<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>PureVPN wins on:<\/em> Lower pricing, more server locations in Asia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN vs SurfsharkVPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Audited security, Secure Core, free VPN tier<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>SurfsharkVPN wins on:<\/em> Unlimited devices, cheaper pricing plans<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/privadovpn\" title=\"PrivadoVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PrivadoVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Larger server network, open-source apps, Tor access<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>PrivadoVPN wins on:<\/em> Free plan with more server locations, lower cost<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/virtual-shield\" title=\"Virtual Shield\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Shield<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Server count, privacy audit, free tier<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Virtual Shield wins on:<\/em> Simpler interface, US-focused protection<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/strongvpn\" title=\"StrongVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StrongVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Free plan, open-source code, bigger network<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>StrongVPN wins on:<\/em> Simpler pricing, decent streaming support<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/fastestvpn\" title=\"FastestVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90140\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FastestVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Privacy, security audit, free version quality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>FastestVPN wins on:<\/em> Cheaper lifetime plans, fast speeds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/auravpn\" title=\"AuraVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AuraVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Server network, proven no-logs, Secure Core<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AuraVPN wins on:<\/em> Bundled identity protection features<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/cyberghost\" title=\"CyberGhost\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CyberGhost<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Privacy audit, free plan, Swiss jurisdiction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>CyberGhost wins on:<\/em> More servers, dedicated streaming profiles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/mcafee-vpn\" title=\"McAfee\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McAfee<\/a> VPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Standalone VPN quality, no-logs proof, speed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>McAfee VPN wins on:<\/em> Bundled antivirus, wider security suite<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN vs Private Internet Access<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Swiss jurisdiction, Secure Core, free VPN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Private Internet Access wins on:<\/em> Larger server count, lower pricing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>ProtonVPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/mysterium-vpn\" title=\"Mysterium\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90134\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mysterium<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Stability, speed, proven security track record<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mysterium wins on:<\/em> Decentralized network, pay-per-use model<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-safeshell-vpn\" title=\"ProtonVPN vs SafeShell VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90138\">ProtonVPN vs SafeShell VPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Server network, audit, open-source apps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>SafeShell VPN wins on:<\/em> Censorship bypassing in restricted regions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-oyster-vpn\" title=\"ProtonVPN vs Oyster VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ProtonVPN vs Oyster VPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ProtonVPN wins on:<\/em> Privacy laws, audit, free tier quality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Oyster VPN wins on:<\/em> Budget-friendly pricing, simple setup<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137321_fb1aa1-de .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137321_fb1aa1-de\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137321_e28181-a0.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137321_e28181-a0 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/protonvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try ProtonVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='more-of-adguard-vpn-compared'  id=\"boomdevs_32\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More of AdGuard VPN Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how AdGuard VPN stacks up against other competitors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN vs NordVPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> Built-in ad blocking, cheaper 2-year plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>NordVPN wins on:<\/em> Speed, server count, live chat support<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN vs ExpressVPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> Lower price, ad blocking features<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ExpressVPN wins on:<\/em> Speed, streaming, global server coverage<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN vs PureVPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> Ad blocking, Cyprus privacy jurisdiction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>PureVPN wins on:<\/em> More servers, better streaming support<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN vs SurfsharkVPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> DNS-level ad blocking, browser extensions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>SurfsharkVPN wins on:<\/em> Unlimited devices, faster speeds, audit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN vs PrivadoVPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> Ad blocking integration, browser extensions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>PrivadoVPN wins on:<\/em> Better free plan, faster connections<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN vs Virtual Shield<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> Browser extensions, ad blocking, pricing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Virtual Shield wins on:<\/em> US-focused servers, simpler interface<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN vs StrongVPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> Ad blocking, cheaper long-term pricing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>StrongVPN wins on:<\/em> Better streaming, WireGuard support<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN vs FastestVPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> Ad blocking, browser extensions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>FastestVPN wins on:<\/em> Lifetime plans, faster connection speeds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN vs AuraVPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> Standalone VPN, ad blocking, pricing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AuraVPN wins on:<\/em> Identity protection, credit monitoring<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN vs CyberGhost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> Ad blocking, lower 2-year cost<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>CyberGhost wins on:<\/em> Server count, streaming, audited policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN vs McAfee VPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> Standalone VPN quality, ad blocking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>McAfee VPN wins on:<\/em> Antivirus bundle, name recognition<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/private-internet-access-vs-adguard-vpn\" title=\"AdGuard VPN vs Private Internet Access\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90135\">AdGuard VPN vs Private Internet Access<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> DNS ad blocking, browser extensions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Private Internet Access wins on:<\/em> Server network, open-source, audit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN vs Mysterium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> Easy to use apps, ad blocking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mysterium wins on:<\/em> Decentralized model, pay-per-use<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN vs SafeShell VPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> Ad blocking, browser extensions, brand trust<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>SafeShell VPN wins on:<\/em> Censorship bypassing, niche markets<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>AdGuard VPN vs Oyster VPN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AdGuard VPN wins on:<\/em> Ad blocking features, brand product line<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Oyster VPN wins on:<\/em> Simpler pricing, basic VPN 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Proton VPN passed a third-party security audit that verified its strict no logs policy. It uses AES-256 encryption and is based in Switzerland under the world&#8217;s strongest privacy laws. Proton Technologies AG does not store any IP logs or browsing data. It is one of the most trusted VPN providers for online security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is Proton VPN actually free?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Proton VPN offers a completely free version. The free tier gives you unlimited bandwidth with no data caps. You are limited to one device and servers in three countries. There are no ads on the free plan, and no credit card is needed. This makes it the best free VPN among other free VPNs on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is AdGuard VPN trustworthy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AdGuard VPN is reasonably trustworthy for basic use. AdGuard Software Limited is based in Cyprus, outside the 5\/9\/14 Eyes alliances. It has a strict no logs policy. However, AdGuard VPN has not undergone any third-party audit. The AdGuard VPN protocol is proprietary, so you cannot check the code. If you need proven privacy, ProtonVPN is a better pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the downsides of Proton VPN?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main downsides of Proton VPN are limited customer support and the cost. There is no live chat support, so you must wait for email replies from the Proton VPN support staff. The Proton VPN app on the free version only connects to a few server locations. It can also be an expensive VPN compared to budget options on a monthly plan. The endpoint server speed can drop on very distant servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does AdGuard VPN block ads?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, AdGuard VPN can block ads through its DNS server feature. You can choose DNS servers that filter out ads and trackers. AdGuard puts this at the core of its product. For deeper ad blocking, pair the VPN with the standalone AdGuard ad blocker. 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