Proton VPN for Business
Business VPN software
Zero trust networking software
Network security software
Zero trust architecture software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$13.98 per month
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- Public sector and nonprofit organizations
- Information technology and software
- Healthcare and life sciences
What is Proton VPN for Business
Proton VPN for Business is a managed VPN service designed to provide encrypted internet access for employees and to help organizations control how users connect to external networks. It targets small to mid-sized teams that need centralized administration, user provisioning, and policy controls without running their own VPN infrastructure. The service uses client applications across common desktop and mobile platforms and is operated by Proton as a hosted offering. It is typically used for securing remote work connections and reducing exposure on untrusted networks such as public Wi‑Fi.
Centralized team administration
The business offering provides an admin-managed environment for creating and managing user access rather than relying on individual consumer accounts. This supports common operational needs such as onboarding/offboarding and maintaining consistent access settings across a team. Central administration reduces the overhead of configuring each endpoint independently. It also helps standardize how remote users connect when outside the corporate network.
Hosted service operations
Because Proton operates the VPN infrastructure as a service, organizations do not need to deploy and maintain VPN servers, gateways, or virtual routers. This can simplify rollout for distributed teams and reduce ongoing patching and capacity planning responsibilities. It also avoids the need to expose inbound VPN concentrators to the internet. The model fits organizations that prefer an outsourced network security control for remote connectivity.
Cross-platform client support
Proton VPN provides endpoint clients for major operating systems, enabling consistent use across mixed device fleets. This supports remote and mobile work scenarios where users connect from laptops and phones. A consistent client experience can reduce help-desk burden compared with manual VPN configuration. It also enables faster adoption for teams without dedicated network engineering resources.
Limited private-app segmentation
A traditional VPN primarily secures traffic to the internet or through a tunnel, but it does not inherently provide application-level segmentation and identity-aware access to specific internal resources. Organizations pursuing a full zero trust network access model may need additional controls to restrict access per application and per user context. This can require complementary tooling or architectural changes beyond a VPN. As a result, it may not replace purpose-built private access solutions for internal app access.
Less control than self-hosted
As a hosted VPN, customers typically have less control over network topology, routing design, and deep customization than they would with self-managed VPN servers or virtual routing platforms. Advanced requirements such as custom routing domains, bespoke gateway placement, or tight integration with existing edge infrastructure may be constrained. This can matter for regulated environments with strict network design requirements. It may also limit certain troubleshooting and observability workflows compared with owning the full stack.
Dependency on vendor network
Service availability and performance depend on Proton’s server footprint and the user’s proximity to available locations. Organizations with strict data residency or locality requirements may need to validate whether available server locations meet policy needs. If a team requires guaranteed egress locations for specific workflows, they may need additional planning and testing. This dependency can be a consideration compared with deploying dedicated infrastructure in chosen regions.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| VPN Essentials | $6.99 per user/month | Minimum 2 users. Includes central control panel, WireGuard, up to 10 devices per user, 15,000+ servers in 120+ countries, Stealth protocol, kill switch, NetShield ad-blocker, DNS leak prevention, always-on VPN, auto-connect. (Per Proton support page.) |
| VPN Professional | $9.99 per user/month | Minimum 2 users. Everything in Essentials + SSO & SCIM, enforce 2FA, Gateway monitor. Requires leasing at least 1 dedicated server (add-on) which the support page lists as +$39.99 per server/month (minimum 1 required). |
| VPN and Pass Professional | Price not clearly displayed on official pricing pages | Minimum 3 users. Described as "Everything in VPN Professional, plus all Pass Professional features." Official Proton business pricing pages show this plan but the per-user price is not consistently/clearly shown on the vendor pages retrieved; therefore price is marked as not clearly displayed. Leasing of dedicated server (add-on) also applies. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Customizable solution, dedicated account manager, includes all Proton services; contact sales. |
Seller details
Proton AG
Geneva, Switzerland
2014
Private
https://proton.me
https://x.com/ProtonPrivacy
https://www.linkedin.com/company/protonprivacy/
