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Zen vs ProtonVPN
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Zen
8.0Ad-blocker and privacy guard
ProtonVPN
7.5VPN client focusing on security
| Metric | Zen | ProtonVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 17 | 1.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 70 | 5.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 543 | 19.3K |
| Version | 0.21.1 | 6.5.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.9K | 3.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 121 | 445 |
| Open Issues | 63 | 78 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Kotlin |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | May 19, 2025 | Apr 25, 2018 |
Reviews
Zen
Zen is a cross-platform ad-blocker and privacy guard designed to enhance online security and efficiency. It offers a simple, free solution for users looking to protect their privacy and browsing experience across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Blocks ads and protects user privacy across multiple platforms.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Efficient and free
- + Open-source with active maintenance
Cons
- - History of security vulnerabilities
- - Limited community discussion on Reddit
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