Privacy comparison

NordVPN vs Proton VPN: our current pick is NordVPN.

NordVPN is the stronger privacy pick right now if jurisdiction, audits, and protocol options matter most to you. Proton VPN may still be the better choice if you prefer its feature set or overall value more. In our current scoring, NordVPN is at 9/10 versus 9/10 for privacy.

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Quick verdict

Choose NordVPN if you want the stronger mix of features for privacy right now. Choose Proton VPN if its pricing, device allowance, or overall approach fits you better.

Why NordVPN stands out

• Large global network with 8,400+ servers in 167+ countries
• NordLynx delivers very good speeds on nearby and mid-distance servers
• Obfuscated and specialty servers help on restrictive networks

Why Proton VPN may still suit you

• 15,000+ servers in 120+ countries on current official pages
• Swiss base, open-source apps, and public audits add useful transparency
• Stealth protocol helps when VPN traffic gets blocked

What to compare first

• jurisdiction and public no-logs evidence
• protocol options and leak protection
• transparency around audits and policy language
• how comfortable you are with the company’s overall track record

Metric	NordVPN	Proton VPN
Jurisdiction	Panama	Switzerland
Servers	8,400+	15,000+
Countries	167+	120+
Devices	10	10
Refund	30 days	30 days
Monthly plan	$12.99	$9.99
Protocol	NordLynx (WireGuard-based)	WireGuard + Stealth
Stealth / anti-blocking	Obfuscated servers	Stealth protocol
WireGuard
Score for Privacy	9/10	9/10