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Self-hosted alternatives to Proton VPN

The Proton VPN listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 50 other VPNs in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Proton VPN has a free plan. Paid plans start at $83.88 per year at renewal (VPN Plus), after a first year for $53.88. All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Proton VPN

  1. Lantern

    Nonprofit, open-source VPN built to get past censorship

    • Lantern starts at $3.63 per month on the 2-year Pro plan, billed every 2 years. Proton VPN starts at $83.88 per year at renewal (VPN Plus), after a first year for $53.88.
    • Only Proton VPN lists a browser extension.
    • Lantern is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Lantern pricing and details

  2. Outline VPN

    Open-source software for running your own VPN server

    • Outline VPN is free. Proton VPN starts at $83.88 per year at renewal (VPN Plus), after a first year for $53.88.
    • Only Proton VPN lists a browser extension.
    • Outline VPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Proton VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Outline VPN pricing and details

  3. OpenVPN

    Open-source VPN protocol plus business VPN products built on it

    • OpenVPN starts at $7 per connection or seat / month, billed annually. Proton VPN starts at $83.88 per year at renewal (VPN Plus), after a first year for $53.88.
    • Only Proton VPN lists a browser extension.
    • OpenVPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Proton VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    OpenVPN pricing and details

  4. SoftEther VPN

    Free multi-protocol VPN server and client from a Japanese university

    • SoftEther VPN is free. Proton VPN starts at $83.88 per year at renewal (VPN Plus), after a first year for $53.88.
    • Only Proton VPN lists a browser extension.
    • SoftEther VPN is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Proton VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    SoftEther VPN pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Proton VPN?

Yes. Lantern, Outline VPN, OpenVPN and SoftEther VPN can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Proton VPN be self-hosted?

The Proton VPN listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 17, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Proton VPN: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.