Proton VPN
v5.1.9FreemiumReleased 29 Oct 2026
Swiss VPN with a free tier that has no data cap. By Proton AG
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 29 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
Proton VPN is freemium software for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS from Proton AG. Swiss VPN with a free tier that has no data cap. Download it only from protonvpn.com. The latest version we track is 5.1.9 (29 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 5.1.9 (29 Oct 2026)
- Publisher:
- Proton AG
- Official site:
- protonvpn.com
- Licence:
- Freemium — GPL-3.0 (apps); optional paid plans
- Requirements:
- Windows 10 64-bit (build 19045) or Windows 11
Our verdict
The free plan is the main draw: no data limit and no ads, though you get fewer server locations and a single device. The apps are open source and the paid plans add more countries, faster servers and extras such as ad blocking. Free-tier speeds can dip at busy times.
Key features
- Free plan with no monthly data limit
- Kill switch and always-on VPN options
- Split tunnelling for chosen apps
- Separate builds for x64 and ARM64 Windows PCs
Pros
- Pro: Open-source, independently audited apps
- Pro: Usable free tier without a data cap
Cons
- Con: Free plan limits server choice and devices
- Con: Needs a Proton account to sign in
What's new in 5.1.9
See what changed in 5.1.9 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 5.1.9Latest
29 Oct 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit (build 19045) or Windows 11
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
Licence
- Type
- Freemium
- Licence
- GPL-3.0 (apps); optional paid plans
- Publisher
- protonvpn.com
Where these facts come from
- Windows download page
- Windows release notes
- Product lifecycle (supported Windows versions)
- Source code (GitHub)
Checked 30 Oct 2026
FAQ
Is Proton VPN really free?
Yes, Proton offers a free plan with no data limit. It has fewer locations and one device at a time; paid plans remove those limits.
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