Cybersecurity · head to head
ProtonVPN vs SentinelOne

ProtonVPN
Cybersecurity
High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

SentinelOne
Cybersecurity
Autonomous endpoint protection and response
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only ProtonVPN has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: ProtonVPN free plan limited to one device at a time; SentinelOne enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
- They diverge on capability: ProtonVPN covers No-logs policy, SentinelOne covers AI-powered detection.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ProtonVPN and SentinelOne actually diverge.
| Attribute | ProtonVPN | SentinelOne |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
Identical on both: platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
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 SentinelOne
- AI-powered detection
- Autonomous response
- Behavioral threat intelligence
- Root cause analysis
- Threat hunting automation
- Ransomware protection
- Container security
- Mobile endpoint protection
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 SentinelOne
- Multi-device protection with Plus plan supporting 10 devicesnot SentinelOne
- Integrated access to Proton email and cloud services via Unlimited plannot SentinelOne
SentinelOne
- Endpoint detection and responsenot ProtonVPN
- AI-powered threat huntingnot ProtonVPN
- Cloud workload securitynot 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
SentinelOne
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
- Prices shown for 5-100 workstations may differ for larger deployments
- Purchases must be made through authorized third-party partners
Pricing, plan by plan
ProtonVPN
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the ProtonVPN review.
SentinelOne
On request- Singularity Complete$179.99/year
- Per endpoint pricing
- AI-driven endpoint and cloud workload protection
- Real-time threat detection and response
- Singularity Commercial$229.99/year
- Per endpoint pricing
- All Complete features plus Identity Detection and Response
- 90-day data retention
- Singularity Enterprise$null/custom
- Per endpoint pricing
- All Commercial features plus Agentic AI SOC Analyst
- Full Visibility and Forensics
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.
Choose SentinelOne if
- You need ai-powered detection.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- You also want autonomous response.
Questions people ask
- Is ProtonVPN or SentinelOne better?
- Neither clearly leads. ProtonVPN starts at Free and SentinelOne at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ProtonVPN or SentinelOne?
- ProtonVPN has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ProtonVPN and On request for SentinelOne.
- Does ProtonVPN or SentinelOne run on more platforms?
- ProtonVPN runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. SentinelOne runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- Can I use ProtonVPN for free?
- Yes. ProtonVPN has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SentinelOne starts at On request.
- 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 SentinelOne is typically brought in for.
- What can ProtonVPN do that SentinelOne cannot?
- ProtonVPN covers No-logs policy, Secure Core, Kill Switch, DNS leak protection. SentinelOne covers AI-powered detection, Autonomous response, Behavioral threat intelligence, Root cause analysis. Both handle Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SentinelOne: What is SentinelOne Singularity Complete pricing?
Singularity Complete costs $179.99 per endpoint per year and includes AI-driven endpoint and cloud workload protection, real-time threat detection and response, 14-day data retention, and AI Security Assistant. Pricing shown for 5-100 workstations.
SourceSentinelOne: What features distinguish SentinelOne Commercial from Complete?
Singularity Commercial costs $229.99 per endpoint per year (versus $179.99 for Complete) and adds Identity Detection and Response, 90-day data retention (compared to 14-day), and Managed Threat Hunting services.
SourceSentinelOne: How does partner pricing affect SentinelOne costs?
All SentinelOne purchases are made through authorized third-party partners, and partner pricing may differ from published rates. Customers should verify pricing with their authorized reseller.
SourceSentinelOne: What does SentinelOne Enterprise include?
Singularity Enterprise (custom pricing, contact sales) adds Agentic AI SOC Analyst and Full Visibility and Forensics capabilities to all Commercial features, plus expert-led onboarding and training.
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