Streaming comparison

Proton VPN vs ExpressVPN: our current pick is ExpressVPN.

ExpressVPN is the stronger streaming pick right now if you want a better mix of speed, location choice, and day-to-day reliability. Proton VPN may still be the better fit if you prefer its price, apps, or device policy. In our current scoring, ExpressVPN is at 9/10 versus 8/10 for streaming.

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Quick verdict

Choose ExpressVPN if you want the stronger mix of features for streaming right now. Choose Proton VPN if its pricing, device allowance, or overall approach fits you better.

Why ExpressVPN stands out

• Official pages now position it at 105 countries and up to 14 devices
• Lightway is fast, stable, and easy for non-technical users
• Multiple independent audits support its privacy claims

Why Proton VPN may still suit you

• 15,000+ servers in 120+ countries on current official pages
• Swiss base, open-source apps, and public audits add useful transparency
• Stealth protocol helps when VPN traffic gets blocked

What to compare first

• whether it has the locations your services need
• how consistently it works from one server to the next
• whether speeds stay steady for HD and 4K
• how many devices you want signed in at once

Metric	Proton VPN	ExpressVPN
Jurisdiction	Switzerland	British Virgin Islands
Servers	15,000+	—
Countries	120+	105
Devices	10	14
Refund	30 days	30 days
Monthly plan	$9.99	$12.95
Protocol	WireGuard + Stealth	Lightway
Stealth / anti-blocking	Stealth protocol	Automatic protocol obfuscation on restrictive networks
WireGuard
Score for Streaming	8/10	9/10