Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Ivacy vs Proton
Ivacy vs Proton: the differences
| Compare | Ivacy ReviewVisitVisit |  Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Server countries | from 100 | 140 |
| Money-back period | 31 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Protocols | TCP, UDP, L2TP, IKEV | WireGuard, OpenVPN |
| Features | Kill switch, Split tunnellingCovers more | Kill switch |
| Streaming services | Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, ESPN, HBO | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Kodi, Raspberry Pi, Amazon Firestick, Huawei, Xbox, PlayStation, Roku, Routers, Smart TV, BlackBerry | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web app, Command line interface, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Brave |
| Longest plan (months) | 60 monthsHigher | 24 months |
| Monthly price | $12.95 | Not confirmed |
| Long-term plan price | $1.69 | Not confirmed |
| Jurisdiction | Not confirmed | CH |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Proton Foundation |
Same on both: Devices (10).
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Key differences
- Ivacy scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.3.
- Protocols: only Ivacy offers TCP, UDP, L2TP.
- Protocols: only Proton offers WireGuard, OpenVPN.
- Features: only Ivacy offers Split tunnelling.
- Streaming services: only Ivacy offers Amazon Prime, ESPN, HBO.
- Streaming services: only Proton offers Amazon Prime Video, Disney+.
- Platforms: only Ivacy offers Mac, Kodi, Raspberry Pi.
- Platforms: only Proton offers MacOS, Web app, Command line interface.
- Longest plan (months) is higher at Ivacy: 60 months vs 24 months.
- Support channels: only Proton offers Community.
Our verdict on each
Ivacy
Ivacy is built for businesses and households that want many devices covered by a single subscription. Its 60 month plan costs $1.69 a month, far below the $12.95 charged for a single month, and still unlocks streaming, a kill switch and split tunnelling.
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 | Ivacy | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherLongest plan works out at $1.69 a month against a $12.95 single month rate. | 9.2Entry 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 | 9.510 devices, from 100 server countries and streaming for Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu on a single subscription. | 9.5 |
| Privacy | 9.8Higher | 9.1 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Ivacy | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Singapore | Switzerland |
If neither fits
Mullvad has longest plan (months) at 120 months, against 60 months for Ivacy and 24 months for Proton.
Mullvad reviewWhat we checked
Ivacy
- ivacy.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Proton
- proton.me: 17 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Ivacy | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs, Streaming | No logs, Streaming, TravelCovers more |
| Audience | Business | Business |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Free |
| Legal entity | PMG Pte. Ltd. | Proton AG |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Switzerland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2014 |
| Support channels | Chat, Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Password managers
| Fact | Ivacy | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $4.99 |
| Free plan | Not confirmed | Yes |
| 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 |
| Open source | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Not confirmed | Yes |
Secure email
| Fact | Ivacy | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan limits | Not confirmed | 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 |
| 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 | Ivacy | 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 | Ivacy | Proton | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $12.95highest quarter | Not confirmed | $9 |
| Long-term plan price | $1.69lowest quarter | Not confirmed | $4.50 |
| Devices | 10at the median | 10at the median | 10 |
| Server countries | from 100highest quarter | 140highest quarter | 62 |
| Money-back period | 31 dayshighest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | 60 monthshighest quarter | 24 monthsabove the median | 12 months |
Median across 139 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Ivacy
Pros
- The 60 month plan drops to $1.69 a month, the cheapest way in
- 10 devices, more than the site median of 7
- Streaming support covers Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu
Cons
- The single month plan costs $12.95, above the site median of €7.89
- Support runs on chat, email and help centre only
- Protocols are limited to TCP, UDP and L2TP, with no modern WireGuard option listed
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
Ivacy
Who it suits
- Businesses covering a whole team on 10 devices
- People who stream Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu content through the same subscription
- Households mixing Windows, Mac and Linux from phones to smart TVs
Who should look elsewhere
- Sinew Software Systems, if you want a local password manager rather than a VPN
- Apple Inc., if your budget is a single small monthly payment
- ESET Brasil, if you need antivirus protection across many devices rather than a VPN
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
Ivacy
Current offer
Discount code
5 Year plan 87% OFF: $1.69/month, USD 101.55 for the first 60 months
Most Trending plan; 31 day money back guarantee
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
2 Year + 3 extra months 83% OFF: $2.14/month, USD 53.75 for the first 24 months
Includes 3 extra months; 31 day money back guarantee
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
Country by country
| Country | Ivacy | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
8 of 28 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Ivacy
What does Ivacy cost for a single month?+
The single month plan is priced at $12.95. That is the entry point, and it sits well above the site median of €7.89. Staying month to month therefore costs far more than committing to the long plan, so the annual commitment is where the saving sits.
What happens to the price on a long commitment?+
The 60 month plan works out at $1.69 a month, the cheapest way into Ivacy. The site median for long-term plans is €3.97, and the site midpoint for a single month is €7.89, so the gap is wide and the money back window makes the commitment reversible.
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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