Comparison
CipherShift vs ProtonVPN
Two privacy-first VPNs. Different philosophies. Here's how they compare.
Infrastructure
Server Type
Dedicated (yours only)
Shared (multi-user)
CipherShift
IP Address
Dedicated IP included
Shared IP only
CipherShift
Server Locations
37 countries
65+ countries
ProtonVPN
Secure Core
Single-hop
Multi-hop through secure countries
ProtonVPN
Privacy & Security
No-Logs Policy
Yes, zero knowledge
Yes, Swiss jurisdiction
Tie
Key Rotation
Every 1 hour (CipherShift)
Standard
CipherShift
Warrant Canary
Yes, monthly signed
Transparency reports
Tie
Open Source
Planned
Yes, all apps
ProtonVPN
Features
Anti-Censorship
Ghost Mode (VLESS+REALITY)
Stealth protocol
CipherShift
Streaming Support
Works (dedicated IP)
Works (Plus plan)
CipherShift
Simultaneous Devices
Unlimited
10 devices (Plus)
CipherShift
Free Tier
No
Yes (limited)
ProtonVPN
Ecosystem
Email Integration
No
ProtonMail bundle
ProtonVPN
Drive Integration
No
Proton Drive bundle
ProtonVPN
Standalone VPN Focus
Yes, dedicated focus
Part of larger ecosystem
CipherShift
Pricing
Monthly Price
$9/mo (Basic), $14/mo (Pro)
€9.99/mo (Plus)
CipherShift
Annual Price
$8.25/mo (Basic), $12.42/mo (Pro)
€4.99/mo (Plus)
ProtonVPN
Dedicated IP
Included
Not available
CipherShift
The Verdict
ProtonVPN offers a complete privacy ecosystem with email, drive, calendar. CipherShift offers dedicated infrastructure that solves the core problems of shared VPNs: IP reputation, streaming blocks, and banking issues.
Choose CipherShift if you want:
- Dedicated server (not shared infrastructure)
- Dedicated IP for streaming & banking
- Superior censorship bypass (Ghost Mode)
- Unlimited devices vs 10
- Focus on VPN excellence, not ecosystem lock-in
Choose ProtonVPN if you want:
- Swiss privacy jurisdiction
- Free tier available
- Open source clients
- Proton ecosystem (Mail, Drive, Calendar)
- Secure Core multi-hop routing
- Lower annual pricing
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