Both register in Switzerland and operate under independent ownership — the jurisdictional and ownership basis is the same starting point. The difference is verification depth: ProtonVPN publishes a full audit program, open-source clients, and Secure Core architecture; PrivadoVPN publishes none of those.

What you get that PrivadoVPN doesn't offer

Independently audited no-logs policy with published outcomes — PrivadoVPN has no published third-party audit. Open-source clients on all platforms. Secure Core double-hop architecture through hardened Swiss or Icelandic infrastructure. Streaming is a maintained product commitment. Security feature scope is more developed. Proton AG operates a broader product suite with a longer published track record. Ten simultaneous connections — equivalent.

What you give up

PrivadoVPN includes a free tier with 10GB monthly — ProtonVPN's free tier offers unlimited bandwidth on one connection, so the comparison depends on usage pattern. PrivadoVPN's simpler product scope means less configuration complexity for users who don't need the full Proton feature set.

What you get that ProtonVPN doesn't offer

Swiss jurisdiction — same as ProtonVPN on this dimension. Independent ownership with no parent group — same as ProtonVPN. Free tier with 10GB monthly and no time limit. Simpler product scope without the additional configuration surface that ProtonVPN's feature depth introduces.

What you give up

No published independent audit — the no-logs claim is not third-party verified. Open-source clients are not available. Secure Core architecture and the full Proton AG infrastructure investment are not present. Streaming access and security feature scope reflect a smaller operational scale. ProtonVPN's track record spans a longer period with more published verification.