Replace Big Tech with One Swiss Privacy Suite

Proton encrypts your email, files, passwords, and traffic — end-to-end, zero-access, open-source. Founded by CERN scientists, hosted in Switzerland, used by 100M+ people who'd rather not be the product.

Get Proton VPNSee the whole suite
  • Swiss jurisdiction — strongest privacy laws in the world
  • End-to-end encrypted by default, no plaintext on Proton's servers
  • Every app is open-source and independently audited
Proton Mail, VPN, Pass, and Drive apps on a laptop and phone

Built on principles, audited in practice

🇨🇭 Swiss-based
100% open-source
Independently audited
Founded at CERN
100M+ users
Features

What you get across every Proton app

These four guarantees aren't features bolted on — they're how every product is built from day one.

Zero-access encryption

Your data is encrypted before it leaves your device. Even Proton's engineers can't read it — there's no master key to subpoena.

Swiss jurisdiction

Switzerland's privacy laws are among the strictest in the world. No CLOUD Act, no five-eyes data sharing, mandatory court order to disclose anything.

Open-source + audited

Every app's source code is public on GitHub. Independent firms (Securitum, SEC Consult) audit and publish the findings.

The Four Apps

Use them individually or get them all on Proton Unlimited. Each replaces a Big Tech product 1:1 — with privacy you can verify, not just trust.

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Proton VPN

5.0
Editor score

Replaces ExpressVPN / NordVPN / your ISP's tracking. The only VPN with a free tier that has no speed limit and no logs — proven in Swiss court.

  • Court-tested no-log policy (verified, not just claimed)
  • Secure Core multi-hop through Swiss / Iceland servers
  • WireGuard + Stealth protocol bypasses VPN blocks
  • Free tier — no card, no time limit, no speed cap
From
Free, or From $4.99/mo
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#2📬 Most popular

Proton Mail

5.0
Editor score

Replaces Gmail / Outlook. End-to-end encrypted email between Proton users, encrypted-at-rest with PGP for messages to outside addresses.

  • Encrypted inbox — no ad scanning, no AI training
  • Custom domain on Plus and Unlimited plans
  • Built-in PGP for external recipients
  • Hide-My-Email aliases ship with every plan
From
Free, or From $3.99/mo
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#3🔑 Password manager

Proton Pass

5.0
Editor score

Replaces 1Password / LastPass / Bitwarden. Encrypted passwords, 2FA codes, and Hide-My-Email aliases — all in one cross-device vault.

  • Built-in 2FA (TOTP) — one tap to autofill
  • Hide-My-Email aliases stop tracker chains
  • Passkey support — phishing-proof logins
  • Unlimited devices on free + paid
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Free, or From $1.99/mo
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#4📁 Cloud storage

Proton Drive

5.0
Editor score

Replaces Google Drive / iCloud / Dropbox. Encrypted cloud storage with sharing controls — only people you explicitly invite can decrypt your files.

  • End-to-end encrypted file sync on every device
  • Password-protected share links with expiry dates
  • Versioning — recover overwritten files
  • Native apps for macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
From
Free (5 GB), or From $3.99/mo
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Proton vs the default Big Tech stack

What you give up — and gain — by switching the four most-used apps in your day.

Best value
Proton
Reads your email
No — encrypted
Scans your files
No — encrypted
Sells data for ads
No
Jurisdiction
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Subject to CLOUD Act
No
Source code public
Yes
Independent security audits
Every app, annually
Free tier
Real, no time limit
Gmail / Drive / Chrome
Reads your email
Yes — AI training
Scans your files
Yes — AI training
Sells data for ads
Yes
Jurisdiction
🇺🇸 USA
Subject to CLOUD Act
Yes
Source code public
No
Independent security audits
Internal only
Free tier
Free = you're the product
Outlook / OneDrive / Edge
Reads your email
Yes — Copilot training
Scans your files
Yes
Sells data for ads
Yes
Jurisdiction
🇺🇸 USA
Subject to CLOUD Act
Yes
Source code public
No
Independent security audits
Internal only
Free tier
Limited to 5 GB

Why 100M+ people switched

I migrated from Gmail to Proton Mail in an afternoon. The Hide-My-Email aliases alone cut my newsletter spam to zero — I can burn an alias when a vendor leaks it.
D
Daniel R.
Indie founder
Proton VPN is the only one I've used that still works in China on Stealth protocol. Same Proton account, no extra subscription, just toggle it on.
Y
Yuki H.
Field journalist
Switched my family from 1Password to Proton Pass for the 2FA codes alone. Passkeys + Hide-My-Email is the combo that finally killed phishing for us.
M
Maria S.
Family IT lead

Common questions about switching to Proton

What does "zero-access encryption" actually mean?

Your data is encrypted on your device before it reaches Proton's servers. Even Proton employees with full admin access can't decrypt it — there's no master key. If a Swiss court orders Proton to hand over your inbox, what they hand over is gibberish.

Can I migrate from Gmail / Google Drive / 1Password?

Yes — all four Proton apps have one-click importers. Mail pulls your archive via IMAP, Drive bulk-uploads from Google Drive / Dropbox, Pass imports from 1Password / LastPass / Bitwarden / CSV. You can keep your old account live during migration.

Is the free tier actually usable?

Yes. Proton Free includes 1 Mail address with 1 GB, 5 GB Drive, unlimited Pass entries with passkeys + 2FA, and Proton VPN with no speed cap. It's funded by Unlimited subscribers, not ads. You can run a full Proton workflow on the free tier indefinitely.

Why Swiss-based?

Switzerland has the strongest privacy laws in the world, isn't part of the Five / Nine / Fourteen Eyes intelligence-sharing alliances, and isn't subject to the US CLOUD Act. Proton can only be compelled to disclose data by a Swiss court — and that data is end-to-end encrypted anyway.

What's Proton Unlimited and is it worth it?

Proton Unlimited bundles Mail (15 addresses + custom domain) + VPN (Plus tier) + Pass (Plus) + Drive (500 GB) + Calendar + Sentinel anti-fraud, for less than buying VPN + Mail individually. If you'd use two or more of the apps paid, Unlimited is cheaper. The product cards above link to each app's standalone subscription — Unlimited is available on the signup flow.

Does open-source actually matter for privacy?

It does, because it makes "trust us" verifiable. Independent researchers (and audit firms like Securitum and SEC Consult) read Proton's published source code and report what they find. With closed-source Gmail or Outlook, you take the privacy claims on faith.

Can I use Proton on my work computer if IT manages it?

Proton Mail and Pass have web apps that work in any browser. VPN has a browser extension that doesn't require driver installs. Drive has a web app too. So even on locked-down work machines, you can usually access at least your personal Proton accounts.

Start with one app — switch the rest at your own pace.

Most people start with Proton VPN (free tier, instant install) and add Mail next. Pass and Drive follow once you've felt how the ecosystem fits together. There's no rush — and no lock-in.

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