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Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Proton Drive

NordVPN Threat Protection scores 8.8 and Proton Drive 8.8 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
NordVPN Threat Protection

NordVPN Threat Protection

Higher score in this comparison

8.8/10
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Proton Drive

Proton Drive

8.8/10
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What sets them apart

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Proton Drive
CompareNordVPN Threat ProtectionNordVPN Threat ProtectionReviewVisitVisitProton DriveProton DriveReviewVisitVisit
Price from€14.99$4.99
Free planNoYesHas it
PlatformsWindows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Android TV, Apple TVWindows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web app, Command line interface, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Brave
Logging policyNo logs: VPN servers keep no logs, with independent no-log auditsNo 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
Free plan limitsNot confirmedUnlimited 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
ProtocolsOpenVPN, NordLynx, NordWhisperNot confirmed
JurisdictionNot confirmedCH
Open sourceNot confirmedYes
Privacy tool typeAd blockerNot confirmed

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Key differences

  • Free plan: only Proton Drive.
  • Platforms: only NordVPN Threat Protection offers Android TV, Apple TV.
  • Platforms: only Proton Drive offers Web app, Command line interface, Safari.
  • Support channels: only NordVPN Threat Protection offers Chat.
  • Support channels: only Proton Drive offers Community.
  • Founded is lower at NordVPN Threat Protection: 2012 vs 2014.

Our verdict on each

NordVPN Threat Protection

NordVPN Threat Protection bundles a VPN, ad blocking and a password manager under one paid subscription, with 10 devices on the same account. It suits readers who want one toolset rather than separate products, and less so anyone hoping to try a tier at no cost.

Read the full NordVPN Threat Protection review

Proton Drive

Proton Drive suits people who want encrypted storage with a bundled password manager and open source code. It ranks 18 of 31 on yearly cost per TB, so value sits in the bundle rather than in raw storage price.

Read the full Proton Drive review

Score breakdown

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Proton Drive
AreaNordVPN Threat ProtectionProton Drive
Cost8.1Entry price of €14.99 ranks 115 of 131 brands, against a €6.84 median.8.9HigherEntry at $4.99, storage at $95.88 a year, free tier at 5.
Offer9.2Higher8.7Encryption Proton says it cannot break, open source and ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II, set against thin free storage at 5.
Privacy9.1Higher8.7

Positions in our rankings

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Proton Drive
RankingNordVPN Threat ProtectionProton Drive
Privacy tools2 of 28113 of 281

Sources behind this comparison

NordVPN Threat Protection

  • nordvpn.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026

Proton Drive

  • proton.me: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • privacyjournal.net: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

Every fact side by side

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Proton Drive
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionProton Drive
Pricing modelNot confirmedFree, Budget
Legal entityNord SecurityProton AG
HeadquartersLithuaniaSwitzerland
Founded2012Lower2014
Support channelsHelp centre, ChatHelp centre, Community

VPN

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Proton Drive
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionProton Drive
Monthly price€14.99Not confirmed
Long-term plan price€3.49Not confirmed
Devices10Not confirmed
Server countries150Not confirmed
No-logs auditIndependent no-logs verification, first in 2018 and verified four more times since; auditor not named on the pageNot confirmed
FeaturesNo logs, Streaming, TravelNot confirmed
Renewal price€139.08 to €269.88Not confirmed
Money-back period30 daysNot confirmed
FeaturesKill switch, Split tunnelling, Multi hop, ObfuscationNot confirmed
OwnerNord SecurityNot confirmed
Longest plan (months)27 monthsNot confirmed

Antivirus

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Proton Drive
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionProton Drive
First-year price€65.88 to €103.08Not confirmed
Free versionNoNot confirmed
ExtrasVPN, Password managerNot confirmed

Pros and cons

NordVPN Threat Protection

Pros

  • Long-term plans drop to €3.49 a month against €14.99 on monthly billing.
  • VPN servers keep no logs, a policy backed by independent no-log audits.
  • A single subscription covers vpn and password manager, so the VPN and password manager arrive as a set.

Cons

  • The free plan and the free version are both marked no, so every tier needs payment.
  • Phone and email are not among its support channels (help centre and chat).
  • Renewal runs €139.08 to €269.88 against a first year of €65.88 to €103.08.

Proton Drive

Pros

  • Encryption Proton says it has no technical means to access
  • Open source, audited under ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II
  • Bundled password manager alongside the drive

Cons

  • Free tier holds only 5 of storage
  • Support runs on help centre and community only
  • The free password plan caps hide-my-email aliases and leaves out secure sharing, file attachments and dark web monitoring

Who each suits

NordVPN Threat Protection

Who it suits

  • Readers who want traffic encryption and ad blocking on one account rather than separate products.
  • Households that will connect more than one gadget, since a single account covers 10 devices.
  • People who travel or watch streaming services abroad, as no logs, streaming and travel covers no-logs, streaming and travel.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Apple Hide My Email, at $0.99, if masking an email address is the only job.
  • EasyOptOuts, at $19.99, for readers after data removal rather than VPN protection.
  • Apple Inc., at $0.99, if the goal is iCloud account features rather than a VPN and ad blocker.

Proton Drive

Who it suits

  • People who want encrypted files and passwords under the same account
  • Readers who put open source code and outside audits ahead of the cheapest storage rate

Who should look elsewhere

  • Storage buyers chasing the largest free allowance, where MEGA offers 20 and Degoo 20
  • Apple iCloud users already inside their ecosystem, where storage runs $119.88 a year

Current offers

NordVPN Threat Protection

Current offer

  • First period offer

    2-year Basic plan with 3 extra months: EUR 3.49 per month for the first 27 months

    Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 139.08/year; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • First period offer

    2-year Complete plan with 3 extra months: EUR 4.49 per month for the first 27 months

    Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 219.48/year; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • First period offer

    2-year Ultra plan with 3 extra months: EUR 6.59 per month for the first 27 months

    Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 269.88/year; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • First period offer

    1-year plan discount: Basic EUR 5.49, Complete EUR 6.49, Ultra EUR 8.59 per month for the first 12 months

    Introductory price valid for the first period only; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • Free trial

    30-day money-back guarantee: Full refund if not 100 percent satisfied within 30 days

    All plans; refund must be requested within 30 days of initial purchase via 24/7 customer support

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Questions about each

NordVPN Threat Protection

How much does NordVPN Threat Protection cost?+

The monthly plan runs at €14.99, and the longest term brings that down to €3.49 a month over 27 months. The first year is billed at €65.88 to €103.08, with a 30 day money back period attached.

What does it cost at renewal?+

The headline long-term rate covers the first term, then the renewal price runs €139.08 to €269.88 for a comparable term. Set against a first year of €65.88 to €103.08, that step is large, so anyone staying several years should weigh both figures before committing.

Proton Drive

How much does Proton Drive cost?+

Plans start at $4.99. Priced by storage, that works out to $95.88 a year, close to the €82.87 typical across this group. Paid tiers are the way most people reach more space, while the free tier covers 5.

Is there a free plan, and how much space?+

There is a free plan, and it includes 5 of storage, which matches the 5 median for this group. Alongside it sits a free password manager that covers as many logins, notes, payment cards and connected devices as needed, with a cap on hide-my-email aliases.

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