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Proton VPN

Privacy VPN named as the other big alternative in the Mullvad thread.

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First seen:2026-06-29

Last seen:2026-06-29

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Source:protonvpn.com

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What it is

Privacy VPN named as the other big alternative in the Mullvad thread.

Why developers recommend it

People compare Mullvad directly against Proton VPN while deciding where to move their money.

Hacker News evidence

2026-06-29

A commenter says they are happy with Proton, another says ProtonVPN is the comparison point, and others ask for a good VPN that is neither Mullvad nor Proton.

The CEO of Mullvad is the main financer of the Swedish Örebro party

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