AirVPN vs Proton VPN
Side by side from the facts on each listing, checked by XMRList. Latest check 1 Nov 2026. Grades come from a public rubric; sponsorship is never an input.
Key differences
- AirVPN grades higher (A vs B).
- AirVPN has been operating longer (since 2010).
| AAirVPN | BProton VPN | |
|---|---|---|
| XMRList grade | A · Strong | B · Good, one trade-off |
| Status | Verified | Admitted |
| Type | EU | Europe (outside the EU) |
| KYC | None | None |
| Accepts XMR directly | Yes | Yes |
| Payment processor | Direct to wallet | — |
| Tor (.onion) address | Yes | Yes |
| Operating since | 2010 | 2020 |
| Based in | Italy | Switzerland |
| Uptime, last 30 days | 100% | 100% |
| User reviews | 3.5/5 from 4 | — |
| Facts last checked | 1 Nov 2026 | 1 Nov 2026 |
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| Bottom line | AirVPN earns an A: Monero confirmed on its own site, no KYC published and verified by XMRList editors. | Proton VPN rates B: Monero confirmed on its own site and no KYC published, with one trade-off: an A needs editor verification or a hands-on test. |
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