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ProtonVPN vs ProtoPie

ProtonVPN logo

ProtonVPN

Software

High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Software

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ProtonVPN free plan limited to one device at a time; ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • They diverge on capability: ProtonVPN covers No-logs policy, ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProtonVPN and ProtoPie actually diverge.

Attributes where ProtonVPN and ProtoPie differ
AttributeProtonVPNProtoPie
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
Founded20142013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ProtonVPN

  • No-logs policy
  • Secure Core
  • Kill Switch
  • DNS leak protection
  • Tor over VPN
  • Split tunneling
  • NetShield ad-blocker
  • VPN Accelerator

Only in ProtoPie

  • Interactive prototyping
  • Data binding
  • Advanced interactions
  • Animation
  • Collaboration
  • Cloud sharing
  • Device testing
  • Code export

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ProtonVPN

  • Privacy-focused browsing without subscription costnot ProtoPie
  • Multi-device protection with Plus plan supporting 10 devicesnot ProtoPie
  • Integrated access to Proton email and cloud services via Unlimited plannot ProtoPie

ProtoPie

  • Building high fidelity interactive prototypes without codenot ProtonVPN
  • Prototyping multi device and hardware interactionsnot ProtonVPN
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for testingnot ProtonVPN

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ProtonVPN

  • Free plan limited to one device at a time
  • Free plan restricted to 10 countries with random selection
  • Pricing amounts not clearly published; shown as variable

ProtoPie

  • The free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • Free prototypes carry a watermark and shareable links require the Basic plan
  • Saving prototypes locally requires the Pro plan
  • Team libraries and handoff recordings require the Pro plan
  • Basic caps storage at 500MB and prototypes at 20
  • Single sign on, private servers, custom fonts and custom hardware integrations are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise requires a minimum of 3 seats and is priced by quote
  • Connect Core is a paid add on at $20 per user per month

Pricing, plan by plan

ProtonVPN

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the ProtonVPN review.

ProtoPie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited prototypes
    • Cloud storage
    • Basic sharing
  • Professional$25/month
    • Unlimited prototypes
    • Advanced interactions
    • Collaboration
  • Enterprise$75/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Team features
    • Advanced security

Which should you pick?

Choose ProtonVPN if

  • You need no-logs policy.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want secure core.
ProtonVPN review

Choose ProtoPie if

  • You need interactive prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want data binding.
ProtoPie review

Questions people ask

Is ProtonVPN or ProtoPie better?
Neither clearly leads. ProtonVPN starts at Free and ProtoPie at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ProtonVPN or ProtoPie?
ProtonVPN starts at Free and ProtoPie at Free.
Does ProtonVPN or ProtoPie run on more platforms?
ProtonVPN runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use ProtonVPN for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ProtonVPN best used for?
ProtonVPN is most often used for privacy-focused browsing without subscription cost, multi-device protection with plus plan supporting 10 devices, integrated access to proton email and cloud services via unlimited plan. Of those, privacy-focused browsing without subscription cost and multi-device protection with plus plan supporting 10 devices are not what ProtoPie is typically brought in for.
What can ProtonVPN do that ProtoPie cannot?
ProtonVPN covers No-logs policy, Secure Core, Kill Switch, DNS leak protection. ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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