What is the best free VPN, and do I need one?

Proton VPN is the best free VPN. Its free plan has no data cap, no ads and a strict no-logs policy, from the Swiss company behind Proton Mail. You need a VPN on public Wi-Fi or to hide your location, not for everyday home browsing. Most other free VPNs make money from your data.

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Proton VPN

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Unlimited data free, no ads, audited no-logs policy.

Free plan + paid Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone No ads · No trackers

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Free VPN with a monthly data allowance.

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