- Proton VPN increases its free VPN server list to 10
- A fresh, in-house VPN architecture promises increased speeds, new features
- A new command-line interface for Linux users
Andy Yen, CEO of Proton, has just announced a raft 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, in-house VPN architecture.
What are the new Proton VPN features?
Proton VPN is becoming 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 Lead
Most headlines will likely 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 genuinely make a difference to people all around the globe.
Not only does it mean there's more opportunities to unblock restricted content, the new servers will also improve speeds for anyone living nearby.
That's pretty impressive considering that we found Proton VPN is already one of the quickest 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. That's why, as a daily user of the Proton Plus version, I'm more excited about the new in-house VPN architecture that the company has announced.
As 2025 winds down, we’re continuing to build tools that let you take control of your digital life without compromising privacy.Our latest roadmap reflects your feedback and our mission: to empower you, not exploit you.Here’s a peek at what’s coming next 👇1/4October 28, 2025
Proton is reportedly moving towards an all new, fully flexible in-house VPN architecture that will lead to better speeds, enhanced anti-censorship capabilities and more advanced features.
Proton says its upcoming work will "deliver a new generation of VPN possibilities," according to the company's autumn/winter roadmap press release. (You can read Andy Yen's blog post here)
And it's not just iOS, Windows or Android users that will benefit. Linux users have something to shout about, too.
In response to loads 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 having to leave the keyboard.
When will the new features be available?
It's not completely clear when all the announced features will be available just yet and some will probably take longer than others but I can see the 10 free servers are already available on a free Proton VPN subscription.
Either way, the updated VPN architecture should have a lasting impact, and I'm looking forward to seeing how much it changes the performance of the app in our next review.
I wouldn't wait around for long, though, because Proton is running its Black Friday sale on its Proton VPN Plus subscription at the moment. It's a massive 75% off and, for a select period of time, under $2.50 a month, which is a dollar per month less than the standard price.
So, if I were you, I'd get it now in confidence that Proton will be continuously improving the app over the coming months.
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