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IPVanish Essential vs Proton VPN

IPVanish Essential costs $3.89 a month on a yearly plan, against $4.49 for Proton VPN.

Monthly price: 14.99 USD/mo on IPVanish Essential, 9.99 USD/mo on Proton VPN.

Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS on IPVanish Essential, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android on Proton VPN.

IPVanish Essential and Proton VPN, side by side
SpecIPVanish EssentialProton VPN
Per month, yearly plan$3.89$4.49
Monthly price14.99 USD/mo9.99 USD/mo
Yearly plan, per month3.89 USD/mo4.49 USD/mo
PlatformsWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOSWindows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
Renewal$3.89/mo is the first-year price ($46.68); monthly plan is $14.99/mo; yearly renewal price not stated$83.88 a year after the first term
Free tierNone; 30-day money-back guarantee1 device at a time, 10 countries (randomly selected), medium speed
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Checked November 1, 2026

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