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Pangolin vs ProtonVPN

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Pangolin

8.0
Security & Privacy

Identity-aware VPN and proxy for remote access

ProtonVPN

7.5
Security & Privacy

VPN client focusing on security

Metric Pangolin ProtonVPN
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 8.0 7.5
30-day Installs 70 1.9K
90-day Installs 168 5.6K
365-day Installs 168 19.3K
Version 0.8.1 6.5.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 19.4K 3.4K
GitHub Forks 598 445
Open Issues 85 78
License NOASSERTION GPL-3.0
Language TypeScript Kotlin
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Feb 19, 2026 Apr 25, 2018

Reviews

Pangolin

Pangolin is an identity-aware VPN and proxy that offers flexible remote access solutions, making it ideal for developers and teams needing secure and scalable connections.

Pangolin provides a VPN and proxy service for secure remote access to resources.

Pros

  • + Open-source and actively maintained with strong community support.
  • + Flexible and scalable remote access solution.
  • + Regular updates and feature improvements.

Cons

  • - Some users report memory leaks and connection issues.
  • - Namesake hardware may cause confusion.

ProtonVPN

ProtonVPN is a security-focused VPN client offering open-source transparency, WireGuard support, and partnerships with major browsers. Ideal for users prioritizing privacy and security.

Provides a VPN service with a focus on security and privacy.

Pros

  • + Open-source with transparent audits
  • + WireGuard protocol support
  • + Partnerships with Mozilla and Firefox
  • + Strong focus on security and privacy
  • + Active development and updates

Cons

  • - MacOS app details sourced from Android repo
  • - Outstanding DNS leak issue