Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
HideMy.name vs Proton
What sets them apart
| Compare |  HideMy.name |  Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 5 | 10Higher |
| Server countries | 42 | 140Higher |
| Jurisdiction | GB | CH |
| Features | Kill switch, Split tunnelling, Multi hopCovers more | Kill switch |
| Streaming services | PlayStation Network (PSN), Xbox Live | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu |
| Platforms | Windows, Android, iOS, MacOS, Linux, Router | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web app, Command line interface, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Brave |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 months | 24 monthsHigher |
| Monthly price | $11 | Not confirmed |
| Long-term plan price | $4 | Not confirmed |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Proton Foundation |
Same on both: Money-back period (30 days), Protocols (OpenVPN, WireGuard).
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Key differences
- Proton scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.9.
- Devices is higher at Proton: 10 vs 5.
- Server countries is higher at Proton: 140 vs 42.
- Features: only HideMy.name offers Split tunnelling, Multi hop.
- Streaming services: only HideMy.name offers PlayStation Network (PSN), Xbox Live.
- Streaming services: only Proton offers Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+.
- Platforms: only HideMy.name offers Router.
- Platforms: only Proton offers Web app, Command line interface, Chrome.
- Longest plan (months) is higher at Proton: 24 months vs 12 months.
- Features: only Proton offers Streaming, Travel.
Our verdict on each
HideMy.name
HideMy.name suits privacy minded shoppers who want a trial before commitment and support across desktop and mobile. You get connections on devices of 5 across server countries of 42 with protocols of OpenVPN and WireGuard plus help through support of email, phone and help centre every day.
Proton
Proton bundles a password manager, VPN and encrypted storage in one account, with Pass starting at $4.99 and a free tier. It suits readers who want passwords, private files and a VPN in a single subscription, and who can live with free plan limits that leave out an authenticator, password sharing and file attachments.
Score breakdown
| Area | HideMy.name | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Monthly outlay of $11 with long term price of $4 shapes entry value | 9.2HigherEntry at $4.99 sits under the site median of €6.84, with storage at $95.88 per TB per year and a free plan. |
| Offer | 8.8Coverage across Windows, Android and iOS with tools of kill switch, split tunnelling and multi hop defines day to day use | 9.5Higher |
| Privacy | 9.4HigherJurisdiction noted as GB with stated no logs approach shapes confidence | 9.1 |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | HideMy.name | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 5 | 10 |
| Server countries | 42 | 140 |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 months | 24 months |
Licences and countries
| Country | HideMy.name | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Switzerland |
Where these facts come from
HideMy.name
- hidemy.name: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Proton
- proton.me: 17 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | HideMy.name | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 16 of 232 | 13 of 232 |
| Privacy tools | 15 of 280 | 10 of 280 |
| Free VPNs | 12 of 189 | 9 of 189 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | HideMy.name | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs | No logs, Streaming, TravelCovers more |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Business |
| Pricing model | Free, BudgetCovers more | Free |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Proton AG |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Switzerland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2014 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Privacy tools
| Fact | HideMy.name | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $11 | $4.99Lower |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan limits | 24 hours, no registration, access code by email only | Unlimited logins, notes, credit cards and devices; 10 hide-my-email aliases; passkeys and password health alerts; no 2FA authenticator, secure sharing, file attachments or dark web monitoring |
| Logging policy | Non-persistent connection log (random username and assigned IP) for troubleshooting only, cleared every few hours; browsing activity not recorded; email address is the only required data | No permanent IP logs by default; temporary IP logs kept to combat abuse and fraud; authentication logging off by default; Proton states it has no technical means to access encrypted passwords or notes |
| Open source | Not confirmed | Yes |
Password managers
| Fact | HideMy.name | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Family plan | Not confirmed | Pass Family: up to 6 users, includes 6 Pass Plus accounts and an admin panel |
| Passkeys | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Security audit | Not confirmed | Independently audited by third-party experts (Cure53 audit published July 2023), open source under GPLv3, public bug bounty |
| Encryption | Not confirmed | End-to-end encryption; 256-bit AES-GCM encrypted vaults; OpenPGP with ECC (Curve25519) for vault keys |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Not confirmed | Yes |
Secure email
| Fact | HideMy.name | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-end encryption | Not confirmed | All fields end-to-end encrypted: passwords, usernames, web addresses, credit cards, note contents and metadata; 256-bit AES-GCM vaults; only the user can decrypt, Proton cannot |
| Custom domains | Not confirmed | Yes |
Encrypted storage
| Fact | HideMy.name | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Price per TB per year | Not confirmed | $95.88 |
| Compliance certifications | Not confirmed | ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | HideMy.name | Proton | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $11above the median | Not confirmed | $9 |
| Long-term plan price | $4below the median | Not confirmed | $4.50 |
| Devices | 5below the median | 10at the median | 10 |
| Server countries | 42below the median | 140highest quarter | 62 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 monthsat the median | 24 monthsabove the median | 12 months |
Median across 139 listed providers.
Pros and cons
HideMy.name
Pros
- Trial access with limits of 24 hours, no registration, access code by email only lets you check fit before paying
- Covers platforms of Windows, Android and iOS with allowance of 5 for home and travel use
- Includes privacy tools of kill switch, split tunnelling and multi hop alongside protocols of OpenVPN and WireGuard
Cons
- Server reach of 42 sits below the typical peer level of 45, which may matter for varied routing
- Device allowance of 5 sits below the peer typical level of 6.5, unlike ESET Brasil with 3 to 25
- Long term option lasts 12 with price of $4, giving a shorter commitment window than extended rivals offer
Proton
Pros
- A single account covers a password manager, a VPN and end-to-end encrypted storage, with a free plan to start.
- Passkeys, custom domains and a Family plan with an admin panel suit single-user and shared use.
- Vaults use AES-GCM encryption with OpenPGP and ECC keys, and only the account holder can decrypt.
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre with no phone line.
- Free plan limits leave out the authenticator app, password sharing, attachments and dark web monitoring.
- Extra storage costs $95.88 per TB per year beyond 5 GB free.
Who each suits
HideMy.name
Who it suits
- You value phone plus email help through email, phone and help centre while Ivacy offers a different support mix
- You want trial limits of 24 hours, no registration, access code by email only to assess fit while FastestVPN leans toward paid entry from the start
Who should look elsewhere
- You need far larger simultaneous use than 5, so ESET Brasil with 3 to 25 may fit better
Proton
Who it suits
- Readers who want a password manager, a VPN and private files under a single subscription rather than separate products.
- Households and small teams that need shared accounts, since the Family plan bundles several Pass Plus accounts and an admin panel.
- Buyers who care about open source under a copyleft licence, outside security audits and a public bug bounty.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Hide My Email at $0.99 if email aliasing is the whole job, since Proton adds a VPN, storage and a password manager.
- Apple Inc. at $0.99 when aliasing is the priority; Proton's $4.99 entry brings a VPN, storage and password manager in the same account.
- EasyOptOuts at $19.99 for a single higher priced subscription, against Proton's $4.99 entry and a free plan.
Current offers
HideMy.name
Current offer
Free trial
Test VPN access for 24 hours: 24 hours free
No registration required; access code sent by email; paid subscription required to continue after the trial
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Proton
Current offer
Discount code
40% off Pass Plus: 40% off
Shown on the Proton Pass pricing page alongside a 30-day money-back guarantee; applies to the Pass Plus paid plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
HideMy.name
What will you pay on the monthly plan versus the long term plan+
The monthly plan price is $11 while the long term plan price is $4 for the plan length of 12. You keep entry and renewal thinking separate, since the longer span lowers the average outlay across the term.
Where can you install it and how many devices are covered+
You can run service on platforms of Windows, Android and iOS and share use across devices of 5. That mix covers desktop, mobile and router use, so you can protect home and travel setups under the same allowance.
Proton
How much is Proton Pass at the entry price?+
Proton Pass starts at $4.99, and there is a free plan beside it. The paid tiers widen the set of features, so the entry price only pays off if you want more hide my email aliases, passkeys and password health alerts.
What does the free plan leave out?+
The free plan covers as many logins, notes, cards and devices as you like, but it leaves out the authenticator app, sharing with other people, file attachments and dark web monitoring. Those sit on paid Pass plans, where entry starts at $4.99.
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