You do have to create an account with Proton VPN to access its free tier, but you also get access to the rest of the Proton product line (Drive, Calendar, Mail). This includes just three VPN server locations (Japan, Netherlands, and the US) and only allows one device to be connected at a time. We're especially happy to see that Proton VPN continues to offer an excellent free VPN subscription tier.

This is a particularly sweet deal for existing Proton VPN users as the new VPN plans grant you access to premium Proton Mail features, space on the cloud-based Proton Drive, and access to the Proton Calendar scheduling tool. If you were paying for Proton VPN (or Proton Mail) before the change, you get an upgrade and can keep your existing rate.

In 2022, Proton revamped its entire product line with a new pastel purple look, a name change (from ProtonVPN to Proton VPN), and a new pricing structure. For all that, it gets a rare five-star rating and wins our Editors' Choice award. Its premium subscription is an excellent value for any VPN, and it's made all the better for including secure email, storage, and calendar tools. Few competitors can match its mix of affordability, features, and design. Proton VPN-part of a growing Proton online services suite-is a slick VPN with an excellent collection of advanced features, and it has the best free subscription plan we've seen.

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