The Proton VPN app now works natively on Windows ARM devices

Proton’s latest VPN app will be among the first to run natively on Windows ARM PCs, the company announced. The new program was developed in partnership with Microsoft by the same team that created the Proton Mail encrypted service and promises “best in class security and privacy” for Windows ARM devices, according to Proton.

The ARM operating system offers the same functionality as the x86 version and natively supports Proton VPN’s core security and privacy features. Typically, native support means it should also load and run faster than x86 apps running on Windows 11’s emulator, but improved security is the main selling point.

As for its claim to being among the first Windows ARM VPN apps, rival Surfshark launched such an app in August and NordVPN recently said it plans to release an ARM app “this fall.”

Proton also revealed its next road for the winter of 2024, promising new applications for iOS and iPadOS. That will include frequently requested features like sorting servers by upload, choosing a server based on its city, hiding free servers and more. Proton also promised IPv6 support for other applications, port forwarding for macOS and Linux and guest modes for iOS and iPadOS.

The Proton app topped our list of the best VPN services of 2024, thanks to its overall security, usability and privacy features. It also offers a no-logs policy, an open source framework and a formal vulnerability disclosure program. There is a free version (with limited access to servers in three countries) or a paid version starting at 4.99 euros ($5.44) per month. Proton recently released an Apple TV app that allows customers with a paid plan to stream their media content from anywhere on the Apple box.