What Proton publishes today
Everything on this page comes from Proton's own pricing and support pages, checked on 30 October 2026 in US dollars. Proton also lets you choose CHF or EUR. [1] Proton's discounts are plan-length discounts: you pay less per month for committing to 24 months. On the day we checked, the offer was built into the checkout link, so no code was needed. [1]
| Plan and term | First term | Per month in first term | Renewal | Proton's label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPN Plus, monthly | $9.99 | $9.99 | Not stated on the card | None |
| VPN Plus, 24 months | $83.76 | $3.49 | $83.88 every 12 months | 65% off, save $156 |
| Proton Unlimited, monthly | $12.99 | $12.99 | Not stated on the card | None |
| Proton Unlimited, 24 months | $191.76 | $7.99 | $119.88 every 12 months | 38% off, save $120 |
| Free | $0 | $0 | Not applicable | 1 device at a time |
Worked costs over two, three and four years
Proton's savings figures match a comparison with paying monthly for 24 months: 24 times $9.99 is $239.76, and $239.76 minus $83.76 is the $156 shown. For Unlimited, 24 times $12.99 is $311.76, minus $191.76 is $120. [1]
Over three years, VPN Plus on the two-year plan costs $83.76 plus one renewal of $83.88, or $167.64, an average of about $4.66 a month. Over four years it is $83.76 plus $167.76, or $251.52, about $5.24 a month. Unlimited over three years is $191.76 plus $119.88, or $311.64. These assume the renewal prices shown on 30 October 2026 do not change. [1]
If you only need a VPN for one trip, the monthly price is cheaper in cash terms: one month at $9.99 versus $83.76 up front. Proton's 30-day money-back guarantee applies to both paid plans listed. [1]
Bundles and the Free plan
Proton Unlimited bundles Proton VPN with Proton's other services. Proton's plans support page lists Plus, Unlimited, Duo and Family as each allowing up to 10 VPN devices at the same time. [2] For a traveler who only wants the VPN, VPN Plus is the lower-cost route.
The Free plan costs nothing, allows one device at a time, and Proton notes you can connect unlimited devices through a router. It has servers in 10 countries and keeps unlimited data and a kill switch, but leaves out Secure Core, P2P, NetShield, split tunneling and streaming support. [2] If Free covers your needs, it is the largest discount available.
Payment method affects refunds
Proton accepts cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bitcoin, cash and bank transfer. It does not refund subscriptions paid with cash or bank transfer. [5] Its terms allow cancelling within 30 days of the initial purchase for a full refund, once per user, for subscriptions bought directly from Proton. [4] Pay by card or PayPal if you want the refund option while you test.
If you change plan part way, Proton credits unused time when you switch between paid plans, and issues no credit if you cancel to Free. [3] Cancellation steps are on Proton's cancellation page. [6]
Student offer and what we did not find
Proton's pricing page links to a student discount page. On 30 October 2026 it listed 12-month plans at 70% off VPN Plus, 62% off Proton Unlimited and 50% off Mail Plus for people in full-time education (university, college, sixth form or high school) or an apprenticeship, verified through the third-party service Student Beans. The page showed no dollar figures, says each deal has a 30-day money-back guarantee, and says the plan renews at the regular price after the first year unless you cancel. [7]
Apart from the student offer and the plan-length prices, we found no separate public coupon code and no exclusive code on Proton's own pages on 30 October 2026. We do not list codes from third-party coupon sites. Rely on the plan cards on the pricing page. [1]
- Open protonvpn.com/pricing on the day you buy and note the first-term total and renewal line.
- Choose the currency before checkout; Proton credits can only be used in the same currency. [3]
- Set a calendar reminder a week before the renewal date.
- Keep the 30-day window in mind and pay with a refundable method.
Questions before you decide
Is there a Proton VPN discount code?
Proton's pricing page applies its introductory price through the checkout link itself, so there is nothing to type. On 30 October 2026 we found no separate public code on Proton's own site; the other published offer is a student discount of 70% off 12 months of VPN Plus, verified through Student Beans. Prices and offers change, so check the pricing page the day you buy.
How much does VPN Plus cost after the first two years?
Proton's pricing page shows the two-year VPN Plus plan billed $83.76 for the first 24 months and then renewing at $83.88 every 12 months, which is about $6.99 a month after the first term.
Is the Proton Unlimited bundle a better deal?
Only if you will use the other Proton services. On 30 October 2026 Proton Unlimited was $191.76 for the first 24 months, then $119.88 a year, compared with $83.76 and $83.88 for VPN Plus. Both list a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Can I get money back if I switch plans part way through?
Proton's credit proration article says switching from one paid plan to another turns the unused time into credit using the plan cost divided by days in the plan, multiplied by days remaining. Cancelling to Free ends the plan at the end of the billing period with no credit issued.
Does Proton VPN have a student discount?
Yes. Proton's student page lists 70% off a 12-month VPN Plus plan and 62% off 12 months of Proton Unlimited for people in full-time education or an apprenticeship, verified through Student Beans. After the first year the plan renews at the regular price unless you cancel.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- Proton VPN pricing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Proton VPN Support: Proton VPN plans Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Proton VPN Support: Credit proration Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Proton Terms and Conditions Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Proton VPN Support: Payment options Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Proton VPN Support: How to cancel your Proton VPN subscription Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Proton: Student discount Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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