Proton VPN: advertised price and renewal price
As of 2026-10-11, Proton VPN's VPN Plus plan advertises $3.49/mo but renews at $6.99/mo, a +100% increase after the first term. After 2 years you are paying $83.88 a year, not the $41.88 the advertised price suggests. We verify these prices daily against Proton VPN's own pricing page.
$83.76 for the 24-month term.
Monthly equivalent; confirm the renewal term with the provider.
Assumes the recorded renewal rate applies after the initial term, with no future price changes.
Monthly figures may be equivalents of longer billing terms. Estimates exclude taxes and optional extras. Check the provider’s final offer ↗
Pricing-behavior score: B. This describes recorded renewal pricing, not overall product quality. How the score works.
Renewal price history, VPN Plus
Unchanged. We have recorded $6.99/mo on every one of our 63 checks since 2026-08-04. No increase, no decrease, no promotional fluctuation, the figure has held for the entire period we have been watching it.
All plans, intro vs renewal (verified 2026-10-11)
| plan | intro | renews at | increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPN Plus | $3.49 | $6.99 | +100% |
| Proton Unlimited | $7.99 | $9.99 | +25% |
Prices as shown to a visitor in Pakistan, in the currency Proton VPN displayed. Some companies vary price by country, both the absolute price and the increase can differ. How we check
True 3-year cost, VPN Plus
Common questions about Proton VPN pricing
How much does Proton VPN cost after 2 years?
$41.88 for the second year, $41.88 in year one at the introductory rate, then $41.88 a year once it renews. Over three years the VPN Plus plan costs $167.64 in total, 1.3× the $125.64 the advertised price implies.
What is Proton VPN's renewal price?
VPN Plus: $6.99/mo; Proton Unlimited: $9.99/mo. These are the rates Proton VPN charges once the introductory term ends, verified against its own pricing page on 2026-10-11.
How much is Proton VPN per year?
$83.88 a year at the renewal rate for VPN Plus, or $41.88 for the first year if you are buying at the advertised introductory price.
Why did Proton VPN charge me more at renewal?
Your introductory term ended. Proton VPN's advertised price applies to the first term only; plans then renew at the regular rate shown in the verified table on this page.
Has Proton VPN changed its price recently?
Not since we began tracking on 2026-08-04. We check Proton VPN's public pricing page once every day and would record any change here.