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Updated October 17, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Proton Pass

NordVPN Threat Protection scores 8.8 and Proton Pass 9.0 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
NordVPN Threat Protection

NordVPN Threat Protection

8.8/10
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Proton Pass

Proton Pass

Higher score in this comparison

9.0/10
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Where NordVPN Threat Protection and Proton Pass differ

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Proton Pass
CompareNordVPN Threat ProtectionNordVPN Threat ProtectionReviewVisitVisitProton PassProton PassReviewVisitVisit
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, Chrome extension, Safari extension, Firefox extension, Edge extension, Brave extension, Command line interface
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 on all devices; no vault or item sharing
ProtocolsOpenVPN, NordLynx, NordWhisperNot confirmed
JurisdictionNot confirmedCH
Open sourceNot confirmedYes
Privacy tool typeAd blockerNot confirmed

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Key differences

  • Proton Pass scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
  • Free plan: only Proton Pass.
  • Platforms: only NordVPN Threat Protection offers Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • Platforms: only Proton Pass offers Web app, Chrome extension, Safari extension.
  • Support channels: only NordVPN Threat Protection offers Chat.
  • Support channels: only Proton Pass 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 Pass

Proton Pass’s listed free-plan features include unlimited logins, notes and credit cards, unlimited devices, 10 hide-my-email aliases, and passkey support. The provider also lists apps for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux, and says all fields, including usernames and web addresses, are encrypted. These are provider descriptions, not an independent security assessment.

Read the full Proton Pass review

Score breakdown

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Proton Pass
AreaNordVPN Threat ProtectionProton Pass
Cost8.1Entry price of €14.99 ranks 115 of 131 brands, against a €6.84 median.9.0Higher
Offer9.2Higher9.1
Privacy9.1Higher9.0

Where each is licensed and available

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Proton Pass
CountryNordVPN Threat ProtectionProton Pass
HeadquartersLithuaniaSwitzerland

Positions in our rankings

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Proton Pass
RankingNordVPN Threat ProtectionProton Pass
Privacy tools2 of 28112 of 281

Where these facts come from

NordVPN Threat Protection

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

Proton Pass

  • 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 Pass
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionProton Pass
Pricing modelNot confirmedFree
Legal entityNord SecurityProton AG
HeadquartersLithuaniaSwitzerland
Founded2012Lower2014
Support channelsHelp centre, ChatHelp centre, Community

VPN

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Proton Pass
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionProton Pass
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, ObfuscationTOTP
OwnerNord SecurityNot confirmed
Longest plan (months)27 monthsNot confirmed

Antivirus

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

Secure email

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Proton Pass
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionProton Pass
End-to-end encryptionNot confirmedAll 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 domainsNot confirmedYes

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 Pass

Pros

  • The listed free-plan features include unlimited logins, notes and credit cards, plus unlimited devices.
  • The provider lists 10 hide-my-email aliases and passkey support.
  • Apps are listed for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux.

Cons

  • Vault contents cannot be unlocked by the company, so a lost route to the account leaves no fallback
  • Built around a single account holder, so unlocking the vault depends on that person's own care

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 Pass

Who it suits

  • People who want a password manager with listed apps across desktop and mobile platforms and passkey support.

Who should look elsewhere

  • People who want a password manager that the provider can unlock for them
  • Anyone wanting a tool limited to one type of device

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

Proton Pass

Current offer

  • Discount code

    40% off Pass Plus: 40% off

    Offer link points to the yearly-billing Pass Plus signup; discount applied at signup

    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 Pass

Which platforms are listed for Proton Pass apps?+

The provider lists Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux.

Can outside experts check how the software works?+

The code behind the software is publicly available, so people outside the company can review it. This openness is part of its approach to transparency. Anyone who wants to understand how vault contents are protected can look at the encryption design, since only the account holder can read stored items.

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