Proton’s latest VPN app will be one of the first to work natively on Windows ARM PCs, the company announced. According to Proton, the new app was built in collaboration with Microsoft by the same team that developed the encrypted Proton Mail service and promises “best in class security and privacy” on Windows ARM devices.
The ARM app offers the same functionality as the x86 version and natively supports ProtonVPN’s core security and privacy features. Generally, native support means it should load and run slightly faster than an x86 app running on Windows 11’s emulator, but better security is the main selling point.
As for its claim to be one of the first native Windows ARM VPN apps, rival Surfshark launched such an app in August and NordVPN recently said it plans to release an ARM-native app “this autumn.”
Proton also revealed its upcoming winter 2024 roadmap, promising new apps for iOS and iPadOS. These will include commonly requested features like sorting servers by load, selecting servers by city, hiding free servers, and more. Proton also promised IPv6 support in more apps, port forwarding on macOS and Linux, and guest mode for iOS and iPadOS.
Proton’s app tops our list of the best VPN services for 2024, thanks to its overall security, usability, and privacy features. It also offers a no-logs policy, an open-source framework, and an official vulnerability disclosure program.
It has a free version (with limited access to servers in three countries) or a paid version starting at 4.99 euros ($5.44) per month. Proton recently released an Apple TV app that allows customers with a paid plan to stream their media content from any location on Apple’s set-top box.