ProtonVPN vs NordVPN (2026)
By VPNInfobase Research Team · Updated July 2026 · Independent data, no paid rankings
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Head-to-head
Independent scores from our lab tests. Green cells mark the stronger value in each row.
- ✓ Wins this row
- Our pick = higher overall rating
- Prices = best long-term plan shown
Speed and Performance
Top speed
680 Mbps
✓950 Mbps
Servers
✓20,000+
9,200+
Countries
127
✓129
Privacy and Security
No-logs audit
Audited (Securitum 2025, SOC2 Type II) — 4th audit
Audited (Deloitte, Feb 2026)
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Panama
Kill switch
Yes
Yes
RAM-only servers
No (full-disk encrypted)
✓Yes
Double VPN
Yes (Secure Core)
Yes
Obfuscation
Yes (Stealth protocol)
Yes
Open source
✓Yes (all apps)
Partial (Linux GUI)
Pricing and Plans
Best monthly price
€4.99/mo
✓€3.09/mo
Money-back guarantee
30 days
30 days
Devices
10
10
Features
Split tunneling
Yes
Yes
Netflix
Yes — most regions
Yes — all regions
Overall verdict
ProtonVPN wins 2 categories · NordVPN wins 4 categories
Our recommendation: NordVPN — higher overall rating (4.9/5).