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ProtonVPN vs TeamViewer

ProtonVPN logo

ProtonVPN

Security & Cybersecurity

High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TeamViewer logo

TeamViewer

Communication & Collaboration

Remote access and support software from Germany, used for connecting to computers anywhere

From
On request
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; TeamViewer pricing page gates all figures behind plan selection with no listed price for its Teams and Tensor Enterprise tiers, which are described as a fully customized license requiring sales contact

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProtonVPN and TeamViewer actually diverge.

Attributes where ProtonVPN and TeamViewer differ
AttributeProtonVPNTeamViewer
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategorySecurity & CybersecurityCommunication & Collaboration
Founded2014Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 TeamViewer

Nothing recorded that ProtonVPN does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

ProtonVPN

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

TeamViewer

No use cases recorded yet. See the TeamViewer review.

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

TeamViewer

  • Pricing page gates all figures behind plan selection with no listed price for its Teams and Tensor Enterprise tiers, which are described as a fully customized license requiring sales contact
  • Add-on modules (Asset Management, Endpoint Protection, Device Monitoring, Assist AR Lite, Mobile Device Management) are sold separately from the core license, only offered with a 30-day free trial before charges apply

Pricing, plan by plan

ProtonVPN

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the ProtonVPN review.

TeamViewer

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TeamViewer review.

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 TeamViewer if

Nothing in the data separates TeamViewer from ProtonVPN on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

TeamViewer review

Questions people ask

Is ProtonVPN or TeamViewer better?
Neither clearly leads. ProtonVPN starts at Free and TeamViewer at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ProtonVPN or TeamViewer?
ProtonVPN has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ProtonVPN and On request for TeamViewer.
Does ProtonVPN or TeamViewer run on more platforms?
ProtonVPN runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. TeamViewer runs on Web.
Can I use ProtonVPN for free?
Yes. ProtonVPN has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TeamViewer 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 TeamViewer is typically brought in for.
What can ProtonVPN do that TeamViewer cannot?
ProtonVPN covers No-logs policy, Secure Core, Kill Switch, DNS leak protection.
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