ProtonVPN vs Mullvad
ProtonVPN
Verdict: Mullvad wins for maximum anonymity — no account, no email, pay with cash. ProtonVPN wins for users who want a full privacy suite including email and cloud storage.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: Mullvad
ProtonVPN: 7.5/10
Mullvad: 7.6/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ProtonVPN | Mullvad | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99/mo (annual) or $9.99/mo | €5/mo (~$5.50, flat) |
| Account required | Yes (email) | No (just account number) |
| Cash payment | No | Yes |
| Tor support | Yes (Tor over VPN servers) | Limited |
| Ecosystem (email/drive) | Yes (ProtonMail, Drive) | No |
| Free tier | Yes (limited servers) | No |
ProtonVPN
What works
- Full Proton ecosystem (email, drive, calendar)
- Tor over VPN servers
- Free tier with unlimited bandwidth (limited servers)
What doesn't
- Account required (email address)
- More expensive standalone ($9.99/mo monthly)
- Less anonymous than Mullvad for high-risk users
Mullvad
What works
- No account required — pay with cash/Bitcoin anonymously
- Simple flat pricing (€5/mo, no commitment)
- Port forwarding for torrenting
What doesn't
- VPN-only — no email/cloud/calendar bundle
- No annual discount or promotional pricing
- Smaller server network than ProtonVPN
Bottom line
Our pick: Mullvad. It edges out the alternative on no account required — pay with cash/bitcoin anonymously. That said, ProtonVPN still wins on full proton ecosystem (email, drive, calendar) — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.
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