Gaming comparison

Proton VPN vs Private Internet Access: our current pick is Private Internet Access.

Private Internet Access has the better balance for gaming right now if you care about stable nearby connections and low-friction setup. Proton VPN can still make sense if its routing, price, or device coverage is a better fit for your setup. In our current scoring, Private Internet Access is at 8/10 versus 7/10 for gaming.

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Quick verdict

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

Why Private Internet Access stands out

• Unlimited devices make it easy to cover a whole household
• 90+ countries and mature apps across major platforms
• Public Deloitte audit history helps support its no-logs 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

• nearby server locations and routing options
• connection stability during longer sessions
• how easy it is to switch servers quickly
• device allowance if you play across PC, console, and mobile

Metric	Proton VPN	Private Internet Access
Jurisdiction	Switzerland	United States
Servers	15,000+	—
Countries	120+	90+
Devices	10	Unlimited
Refund	30 days	30 days
Monthly plan	$9.99	$11.95
Protocol	WireGuard + Stealth	WireGuard
Stealth / anti-blocking	Stealth protocol	Multi-hop options and privacy tooling
WireGuard
Score for Gaming	7/10	8/10