- Proton VPN increases its free VPN server list to 10
- A fresh internal VPN architecture promises increased speeds and new features
- A new command line interface for Linux users
Andy Yen, CEO of Proton, has just announced a number of exciting features as part of his company’s 2025 Autumn/Winter roadmap.
From smarter email inboxes to faster Drive apps, there’s something for everyone, but as a daily user of Proton VPN, I’m most interested in the latest server updates and the all-new internal VPN architecture.
What are the new Proton VPN features?
Proton VPN will be faster, lighter and more tailored to your needs while staying true to our core values of privacy, transparency and freedom online
Antonio Cesarano, Proton VPN Product Manager
Most headlines are likely to focus on the expanded list of servers available to free Proton VPN users, and for good reason. The addition of servers in Mexico, Canada, Switzerland, Norway and Singapore will really make a difference to people around the globe.
Not only does this mean there are more options for unblocking restricted content, the new servers will also improve speeds for anyone living nearby.
That’s pretty impressive considering we found it Proton VPN is already one of the fastest free VPNs available.
As usual though, you won’t be able to decide which server you connect to if you’re on the free plan. Therefore, as a daily user of the Proton Plus version, I am more excited about the new internal VPN architecture announced by the company.
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Proton is reportedly moving towards a brand new, fully flexible internal VPN architecture that will lead to better speeds, improved anti-censorship features and more advanced features.
Proton says its upcoming work will “deliver a new generation of VPN capabilities,” according to the company’s fall/winter roadmap press release. (You can read Andy Yen’s blog post here)
And it’s not just iOS, Windows or Android users who benefit. Linux users also have something to shout about.
In response to lots of user requests, Proton VPN has also announced that a new command line interface (CLI) will finally drop for Linux.
The dedicated community of Linux users will soon have access to a CLI built for speed, automation and control without ever leaving the keyboard.
When will the new features be available?
It’s not entirely clear when all the announced features will be available yet, and some will probably take longer than others, but I see that the 10 free servers are already available on a free Proton VPN subscription.
Either way, the updated VPN architecture should have a lasting effect, and I’m looking forward to seeing how much it changes the app’s performance in our next review.
However, I wouldn’t wait long because Proton is running its Black Friday sale on its Proton VPN Plus plan at the moment. That’s a massive 75% off and for a limited time under $2.50 a month, which is a dollar a month less than the standard price.
So if I were you, I’d get it now trusting that Proton will continuously improve the app over the coming months.
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