Private Internet Access vs ProtonVPN (2026)
Private Internet Access and ProtonVPN are the two most transparency-focused VPNs in our lineup: PIA publishes open-source code and has proven its no-logs policy in court; ProtonVPN adds Swiss jurisdiction and Tor-over-VPN routing.
Private Internet Access
Open-source privacy at scale
9.5
অফার পান
Choose Private Internet Access if you:
- Want 35,000+ servers — by far the largest network of any VPN we review
- Value a court-verified no-logs record in US federal proceedings
- Need highly configurable encryption, ports, and obfuscation settings
- Prefer the cheapest two-year plan with open-source, auditable code
Choose ProtonVPN if you:
- Need Swiss legal jurisdiction with some of the world's strictest privacy laws
- Want Tor-over-VPN routing for an extra layer of anonymity
- Need a genuinely free plan with no data cap to start with
- Prefer a higher privacy score (9.9 vs 9.2) and EU-based jurisdiction
Bottom line
PIA wins for maximum server count and the lowest price. ProtonVPN wins when legal jurisdiction, Tor access, and a free entry point are more important than raw configurability.
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Private Internet Access is faster in our tests, scoring 9.2/10 versus 9.1/10 for ProtonVPN. Both use WireGuard-class protocols.
Private Internet Access is cheaper on the annual plan at $3.33/month, versus $5.99/month for ProtonVPN.
Private Internet Access has 35,000 servers in 91 countries, compared to 6,500 servers for ProtonVPN.
Private Internet Access leads on streaming with a score of 9/10 versus 9/10 for ProtonVPN.
ProtonVPN scores 9.9/10 on privacy and has an independently audited no-logs policy, compared to 9.3/10 for Private Internet Access.
Private Internet Access scores 9/10 on ease of use versus 9/10 for ProtonVPN. Both offer one-tap connection apps for all major platforms.