ProtonVPN
Universal version latest seen at v6.5.1 · Reported by 113 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (20+):
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
ProtonVPN is a consumer-facing VPN client from Proton that encrypts user traffic and routes it through Proton's servers to mask location and protect privacy. It supports both free and premium tiers, offers server selection, DNS leak protection, automatic reconnection, and integrates with macOS networking APIs for seamless background operation and battery efficiency. The app is written primarily in Swift using Apple platform conventions and is open-source under the GPL license. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
AI Recommendation
1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of ProtonVPN is already in the wild and confirmed running on real Macs. To upgrade from the Intel version to the native build, visit protonvpn.com/download/macos and download the latest installer — the download page automatically serves the appropriate native build for Apple Silicon Macs. After installing, your existing account credentials, server profiles, and privacy settings will carry over without any manual migration needed. You will see noticeably better performance, lower CPU usage, and improved battery life on Apple Silicon compared to running the Intel build under Rosetta.
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