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ProtonVPN vs Sublime Text

ProtonVPN logo

ProtonVPN

Software

High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sublime Text logo

Sublime Text

Software

A sophisticated text editor for code, markup and prose

From
$99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Sublime Text a personal licence is $99 as a one off purchase but includes only 3 years of updates, after which a paid upgrade is required to keep receiving them
  • They diverge on capability: ProtonVPN covers No-logs policy, Sublime Text covers Lightning fast performance.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProtonVPN and Sublime Text actually diverge.

Attributes where ProtonVPN and Sublime Text differ
AttributeProtonVPNSublime Text
Starting priceFree$99/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidWindows, Macos, Linux
Founded20142007

Identical on both: 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 Sublime Text

  • Lightning fast performance
  • Multiple selections
  • Command palette
  • Instant project switch
  • Plugin ecosystem
  • Customizable UI
  • Advanced search and replace
  • Split editing

What people use each for

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

ProtonVPN

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

Sublime Text

  • Editing code and text files in a fast native desktop editornot ProtonVPN
  • Working across large files and projects with multi cursor editingnot 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

Sublime Text

  • A personal licence is $99 as a one off purchase but includes only 3 years of updates, after which a paid upgrade is required to keep receiving them
  • Business use is a separate annual subscription rather than a perpetual licence, starting at $65 per seat per year
  • The distinction means the same editor is perpetual for an individual and subscription for a company

Pricing, plan by plan

ProtonVPN

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the ProtonVPN review.

Sublime Text

$99/one-time
  • Personal License$99/one-time
    • 3 years of updates
    • All current features
    • Cross-platform license

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 Sublime Text if

  • You need lightning fast performance.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
  • You also want multiple selections.
Sublime Text review

Questions people ask

Is ProtonVPN or Sublime Text better?
Neither clearly leads. ProtonVPN starts at Free and Sublime Text at $99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ProtonVPN or Sublime Text?
ProtonVPN has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ProtonVPN and $99/one-time for Sublime Text.
Does ProtonVPN or Sublime Text run on more platforms?
ProtonVPN runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Sublime Text runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
Can I use ProtonVPN for free?
Yes. ProtonVPN has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sublime Text starts at $99/one-time.
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 Sublime Text is typically brought in for.
What can ProtonVPN do that Sublime Text cannot?
ProtonVPN covers No-logs policy, Secure Core, Kill Switch, DNS leak protection. Sublime Text covers Lightning fast performance, Multiple selections, Command palette, Instant project switch.
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