Vivaldi is partnering with Proton VPN to help people break free from Big Tech

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Today Proton VPN and Vivaldi browser announce a groundbreaking new product partnership, directly integrating Proton VPN in the Vivaldi browser. Users can now enjoy a superior online experience, combining Proton’s best-in-class VPN privacy protections with Vivaldi’s power, advanced customization, and uncompromising stance on user control. Starting today, Proton VPN and Vivaldi are setting a new standard for a free, private, and customizable web that challenges the dominance of US Big Tech giants.

Browsers are one of the primary data collection tools of today’s internet. The majority of browsers on the market feed Big Tech’s surveillance business model by collecting highly personal information on users‘ habits, preferences, and activities online. Unfortunately, as it stands users are left with very little choice but to expose themselves to this data collection. Bringing together Proton VPN and Vivaldi into a single offering gives users a vital escape and a viable alternative to the dominant players in the online browser market.

With this partnership, Proton VPN and Vivaldi provide users with a secure, powerful, and tailored online experience that challenges the status-quo, providing a viable European alternative that helps people retake control of their digital lives. Both companies have long advocated for strong security practices and have been a leading voice in fighting for privacy rights the world over. Today, Proton and Vivaldi are setting a new standard for a free, private, and customizable web.

David Peterson, General Manager of Proton VPN, said: “Consumers around the world are fed up with Big Tech’s data collection, the problem is they haven’t until recently had an alternative. Europe is perfectly placed to offer that alternative and this is what companies like Proton and Vivaldi are building. Together, Proton VPN and Vivaldi are setting a new standard that challenges the dominance of Tech giants, providing a viable European alternative that helps people retake control of their digital lives.”

Proton VPN’s integration with Vivaldi’s user-friendly customization option ensures an easy activation and seamless protection, keeping users safe online with just a few clicks. Proton VPN is now directly integrated into Vivaldi’s browser, allowing users to access Proton VPN quickly and easily via their Vivaldi account. Upon successful first login, users can use Proton VPN’s free VPN which has no bandwidth limits, with the option to upgrade to a paid version.

Vivaldi is a powerful and fully customizable browser with unique features that puts users in control. Unlike Big Tech browsers that monetize users data, Vivaldi respects users’ privacy with a built-in tracker/ad blocker, private and feature-rich browser. Vivaldi’s built-in customization features perfectly complement Proton VPN’s strong privacy and security.

Built by the same team behind Proton Mail, the world’s largest encrypted email service, Proton VPN gives users control over their browsing data and internet footprint. With more than 11,500 servers across 117 countries. Proton VPN is optimized for both performance and privacy. Proton VPN is open-source, using high-speed servers, enforcing a strict no-logs policy with battle-tested anti-censorship features built-in.

Tatsuki Tomita, COO and Co-founder at Vivaldi said: “While innovation drives technology forward, we believe ethics must guide its path. Proton and Vivaldi demonstrate that powerful products don’t require compromising user privacy. Our partnership represents a principled alternative to big tech, one where your data remains yours, not a commodity to be sold. We believe private and secure browsing isn’t a luxury but a fundamental right for everyone. Together, we’re creating solutions that prioritize users above all else, uphold higher ethical standards, and empower people to break free from tech giants who don’t share these values.“

With this partnership, Proton VPN and Vivaldi provide users with:

• Privacy without compromise: A truly private online experience with no surveillance combining Proton VPN battle-tested security features and strict no-logs policy with Vivaldi’s built-in tracker/ad blocker and private browser.
• Full control over their digital freedom: No data collection, user-first security. Empowering users to browse their way without limitations.
• Seamless and secure browsing: A fast and secure digital experience to gain unrestricted access to global content, block annoying ads, and safeguard users privacy.
• A better alternative: A trustworthy and viable European alternative to Big Tech services that puts people before profits.

With this partnership, Proton VPN and Vivaldi hope to help people all over the world retake control of their digital lives with a private, feature-rich and fully customizable browser combined with a fast and secure VPN.