NordVPN vs Proton
VPN pricing comparison · 2026
NordVPN pricing ranges from $3.49–$7.49/month, while Proton ranges from $0–$29.99/month. These products use different pricing models ( vs Per-seat subscription), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.
Proton
Proton is a Swiss-based privacy company offering end-to-end encrypted alternatives to main
verified 9w ago
$60
$200
Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
NordVPN
saves
$140
vs
Proton
· 25 seats
Cheapest
$60
Spread
70%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Complete (2-Year)
$1.3K/yr
year 1 license · $4/seat
Mail Plus (Monthly)
$1.5K/yr
year 1 license · $5/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$60/yr
Vendr · n=59
Median annual
$200/yr
Vendr · n=50
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Sources & confidence
Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.
Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources
11 sourced facts
7 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified
1w ago
Confidence
Medium confidence
Sources
28 sourced facts
21 hidden-cost · 3 contract · Vendr median · 3 review platforms
Last verified
2mo ago
Confidence
High confidence
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Plans at a glance
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Contract terms
The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.
NordVPN
Proton
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
30-day money-back guarantee from initial purchase date only
30 days from purchase (refund window based on user reports)
Commitment
✓
Monthly billing available; 1-year and 2-year commitments required for discounted rates
✓
1 month (monthly plans) or 1 year (annual plans)
Price escalation
Users report significant price increases at renewal — one user reported renewal jumping from 94€ to 146€ (approximately 55% increase). Introductory promotional pricing for new subscribers is not maintained at renewal.
Users report introductory discounts significantly lower than renewal rates, with at least one report of renewal pricing close to double the original introductory price; no published escalation schedule found
Can downgrade
—
No
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What users say
Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.
User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats).
Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges.
Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
VS
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | NordVPN | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (2-Year) | $3.49 /month | Free /user/month |
| Complete (2-Year) | $4.49 /month | $3.99 /user/month |
| Prime (2-Year) | $7.49 /month | $4.99 /user/month |
| Unlimited (Monthly) | — | $12.99 /user/month |
| Unlimited (1-Year) | — | $9.99 /user/month |
| Duo | — | $14.99 /user/month |
| Family | — | $29.99 /user/month |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
NordVPN
4 scenarios$12.99/month ($155.88/year)
Single User — Monthly Flexibility
$3.09/month ($74.16 billed over 2 years)
Single User — Best Value Basic (2-Year)
$4.99/month ($119.76 billed over 2 years)
Single User — Complete Plan (2-Year)
Proton
10 scenarios$9.99/month ($119.88/year on the 1-Year plan)
Individual Privacy User
$14.99/month ($179.88/year, or $7.50/user/month)
Couple Sharing Privacy Suite
$29.99/month ($359.88/year, or $5.00/user/month)
Privacy-Focused Family (6 members)
Market Intelligence
NordVPN
- Median annual cost
- $60
- Based on
- 59 deals
Proton
- Median annual cost
- $200
- Based on
- 50 deals
Contract Terms
| Term | NordVPN | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | Yes | Yes |
| Cancellation | 30-day money-back guarantee from initial purchase date only | 30 days from purchase (refund window based on user reports) |
| Minimum commitment | Monthly billing available; 1-year and 2-year commitments required for discounted rates | 1 month (monthly plans) or 1 year (annual plans) |
| Price escalation | Users report significant price increases at renewal — one user reported renewal jumping from 94€ to 146€ (approximately 55% increase). Introductory promotional pricing for new subscribers is not maintained at renewal. | Users report introductory discounts significantly lower than renewal rates, with at least one report of renewal pricing close to double the original introductory price; no published escalation schedule found |
| Can downgrade | — | No |