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NordVPN

9.5/10

Fastest mainstream VPN with Threat Protection

Highest ProductsVerdict Score™ among the 2 products selected. Best for: Most users.

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Attribute	Proton VPN	NordVPN
Score	8.9/10	9.5/10
Rating	4.6	4.8
Price	$4.99/mo	$3.39/mo
Free trial	Free plan	30-day money-back
Best for	Privacy maximalists	Most users
Top features	Free unlimited-data tier Secure Core (Swiss/Iceland routing) Open-source apps WireGuard + Stealth	6,300+ servers / 111 countries NordLynx (WireGuard) protocol Threat Protection malware blocker Meshnet & dedicated IP
Pros	Best free tier in the market Open-source & frequent audits Strong Swiss jurisdiction	Fastest WireGuard speeds in 2026 tests Audited no-logs (PwC 2024) Strong streaming unblocking
Cons	Free servers can be slow Streaming unblocking less consistent	Higher renewal pricing macOS app slightly behind Windows
Best use case	Activists & journalists, Free privacy, Linux users	Streaming, Privacy, Travel
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