Mullvad VPN is 42% cheaper
than Proton VPN
$5.84/mo (Flat monthly rate) vs Proton VPN VPN Plus at $9.99/mo — covering 63% of the 8 compared capabilities.
Same job. Way less money.
Comparison scenario
Every cheaper-than claim is tied to a defined scenario — never a bare list price.
single user, monthly billing · USD · prices as observed on official pricing pages.
VPN Plus plan at $9.99/mo, the cheapest paid plan.
Flat monthly rate: 5.84 USD/monthly.
Proton VPN costs $9.99/mo on the VPN Plus plan at single user, monthly billing. We found 1 assessed alternative that is cheaper in this scenario; 0 of them cover at least 75% of the 8 compared capabilities.
Capability comparison
Mullvad VPN covers 63% of the 8 capabilities compared against Proton VPN. ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.
| Capability | Mullvad VPN | Proton VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous devices | ✓ | ✓ |
| No-logs policy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ad & tracker blocking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi-hop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Server network size | ✗ | ✓ |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ | ✓ |
| Split tunneling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Port forwarding | ✓ | ✓ |
What you give up
Capabilities Proton VPN has that Mullvad VPN lacks.
- Ad & tracker blocking — Block ads and trackers while connected.Missing from Mullvad VPN.
- Server network size — Choose from a large network of server locations.Missing from Mullvad VPN.
- Split tunneling — Route only chosen apps or sites through the VPN.Missing from Mullvad VPN.
Plans & pricing, side by side
Advertised prices in USD as observed on the official pricing pages — per-seat and transaction-fee plans are marked.
| Flat monthly rate | $5.84/mo |
| Proton Free | Free |
| VPN Plus | $9.99/mo |
| Proton Unlimited | $12.99/mo |
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Frequently asked
How much cheaper is Mullvad VPN than Proton VPN?
42% cheaper in our scenario (single user, monthly billing): $5.84/mo on Flat monthly rate vs $9.99/mo on VPN Plus. That is $49.80 a year.
What does Mullvad VPN lack compared with Proton VPN?
Ad & tracker blocking, Server network size, Split tunneling — 3 of the 8 compared capabilities.
When were these prices checked?
Proton VPN: 2026-10-03; Mullvad VPN: 2026-10-03 — on the official pricing pages.
Sources & freshness
- https://protonvpn.com/pricing (official_pricing, checked 2026-10-03)
- https://protonvpn.com/features (feature_page, checked 2026-10-03)
- Mullvad VPN data last verified 2026-10-03