How to Build Your Own Proton VPN
Replace Proton VPN with a custom build. The best VPN for speed and security
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 40 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 40 features
Security(9 features)
Automatically and instantly reconnects to VPN if connection drops
Ensures browsing history is never leaked to your ISP with all DNS lookups done by Proton
All servers use full disk encryption to protect against man-in-the-middle attacks and data compromise
Regular independent audits by security professionals with fully published results for transparency
Ensures your IP address is never exposed if the VPN connection is interrupted
+4 more in this category
Performance(7 features)
Network of high-speed VPN servers offering connections up to 10 Gbps
Support for file-sharing protocols like BitTorrent with fast download speeds and unlimited bandwidth
Improve P2P performance and access local resources through your VPN connection
Intelligently probes networks to discover the best VPN protocol configuration for optimal performance or censorship bypass
Route some apps or IP addresses through the VPN tunnel while excluding others (Windows and Android)
+2 more in this category
Access(6 features)
Extensive global server network allowing connection to the fastest or most useful location
Chrome and Firefox extensions providing convenient VPN access requiring no special permissions
Open source apps available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, iPadOS, Android TV, Chromebook, Chrome, and Firefox
Use Proton VPN on up to 10 devices or browsers simultaneously with a single subscription
Simple one-tap button to automatically connect to the best server for your location
+1 more in this category
Integration(4 features)
Access to Proton Calendar for private schedule management as part of Proton Unlimited
Access to Proton Drive encrypted cloud storage as part of plans
Access to free or premium Proton Mail encrypted email service as part of plans
Access to Proton Pass encrypted password manager as part of plans
Privacy(4 features)
Hides your real IP address, preventing websites and advertisers from tracking you online
Strict no-logs policy with no session usage logs or metadata collection that can compromise privacy
Based in Switzerland with some of the world's strongest privacy laws, outside EU and US jurisdiction
Allows users to connect to the Tor anonymity network and visit .onion sites from a regular browser
Censorship Bypass(3 features)
Routes connection through third-party networks such as AWS when access to Proton servers is blocked
Bypass government censorship and other content restrictions by connecting to servers in uncensored countries
Custom obfuscation VPN protocol based on WireGuard tunneled over TLS to defeat advanced censorship
Encryption(3 features)
Military-grade encryption standard protecting all network traffic at the strongest settings
Modern encryption standard used alongside AES-256 for flexible security options
Generates new encryption keys for each session, keeping browsing history secure even if future keys are compromised
Protocols(2 features)
Strong and cryptographically secure VPN protocol for maximum compatibility and security
Cutting-edge VPN protocol that is both fast and secure using state-of-the-art cryptographic primitives
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