Proton AG

Proton is a Swiss privacy company founded in 2014 by scientists who met at CERN. It began with Proton Mail, an end-to-end encrypted email service, and now offers VPN, cloud storage, calendar, and password management. Its products are built around zero-access encryption. Proton is governed by a non-profit foundation.

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hide.me is a VPN service run since 2011 by eVenture Ltd., registered in Labuan, Malaysia. It was an early adopter of IKEv2 and WireGuard and offers a free tier alongside paid plans. The Malaysian jurisdiction is the point worth weighing: the company is transparent about its team and audits, but Malaysia has weaker data protection than the European bases most privacy-first rivals choose.
AgileBits is the Canadian company behind 1Password, a password manager founded in 2005. It stores passwords, passkeys, and secure notes in an end-to-end encrypted vault. 1Password is available on every major desktop and mobile platform, plus browser extensions. It is subscription-based for individuals, families, and teams.
Proton is a Swiss privacy company founded in 2014 by scientists who met at CERN. It began with Proton Mail, an end-to-end encrypted email service, and now offers VPN, cloud storage, calendar, and password management. Its products are built around zero-access encryption. Proton is governed by a non-profit foundation.
Proton is a Swiss privacy company founded in 2014 by scientists who met at CERN. It began with Proton Mail, an end-to-end encrypted email service, and now offers VPN, cloud storage, calendar, and password management. Its products are built around zero-access encryption. Proton is governed by a non-profit foundation.