Proton
A better internet starts with privacy and freedom
Proton is a Swiss-based privacy platform offering end-to-end encrypted email, cloud storage, password management, VPN, calendar, and video conferencing under a single account. Founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN, Proton is built on open-source, independently audited software and backed by Swiss privacy laws. It serves over 100 million users and more than 100,000 businesses worldwide.
Proton provides a suite of encrypted services — mail, drive, VPN, calendar, pass, and video — all accessible via one account, with end-to-end and zero-access encryption ensuring even Proton cannot read user data.
Individuals and businesses seeking private, encrypted alternatives to mainstream tech services
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- freemium
- Company
- Proton AG
- Launched
- 2014
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