Cloudflare vs Proton VPN: what each really costs

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Cloudflare

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

Proton VPN

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

10 peopleCloudflareProton VPN
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionNo plan for this billing option
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Per user / year
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planYesNo free plan listed
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

Cloudflare vs Proton VPN pricing questions

How much do Cloudflare and Proton VPN cost?
Cloudflare paid plans start at $7 /user/month (Pay-as-you-go). Proton VPN paid plans start at $6.99/user/month (VPN Essentials).
Is Cloudflare or Proton VPN cheaper for 5 users?
Cloudflare is cheaper for 5 users: $240 per year on Pro, against $419.40 per year for Proton VPN on VPN Essentials. That is $179.40 less per year, before tax.
Is Cloudflare or Proton VPN cheaper for 10 users?
Cloudflare is cheaper for 10 users: $240 per year on Pro, against $838.80 per year for Proton VPN on VPN Essentials. That is $598.80 less per year, before tax.
Is Cloudflare or Proton VPN cheaper for 25 users?
Cloudflare is cheaper for 25 users: $240 per year on Pro, against $2,097 per year for Proton VPN on VPN Essentials. That is $1,857 less per year, before tax.
Do Cloudflare and Proton VPN have a free plan?
Cloudflare lists a free plan; Proton VPN does not list one on its official pricing.