Mullvad 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
- Mullvad grades higher (A vs B).
- Mullvad gives a discount for paying in XMR.
- Mullvad has been operating longer (since 2008).
| AMullvad | 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 |
| Discount for paying in XMR | 10% off when paying with crypto, including XMR | — |
| Tor (.onion) address | Yes | Yes |
| Operating since | 2008 | 2020 |
| Based in | Sweden | Switzerland |
| Uptime, last 30 days | 100% | 100% |
| User reviews | 4.6/5 from 11 | — |
| Facts last checked | 1 Nov 2026 | 1 Nov 2026 |
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| Bottom line | Mullvad 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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