Unlike other browsers with built-in VPNs, such as Microsoft Edge and Brave, which have limitations, the Vivaldi-Proton offering has no bandwidth limits.

Purchasing a full Proton VPN subscription allows users to access additional features in the browser and enables protection for all applications on their computer.

CEO Jon Von Tetzchner highlighted the growing demand for independent tech solutions amidst geopolitical tensions, advocating for European alternatives in the tech landscape.

This partnership aims to challenge the dominance of US tech giants in the privacy sector, with Tetzchner being a longstanding critic of surveillance capitalism.

Vivaldi's move follows a trend in web browsers incorporating VPN features, similar to Microsoft Edge's Edge Secure Network VPN.

In contrast to Google Chrome, which tracks and sells user data, Vivaldi ensures that user data remains stored locally in an encrypted format that Vivaldi cannot access.

Both companies prioritize user privacy, rejecting the exploitation of personal data as a commodity.

Vivaldi has integrated Proton VPN into its desktop browser to enhance user privacy, a feature that currently requires a Vivaldi account for access.

A key limitation of this integration is that it only protects traffic within the Vivaldi browser and does not cover network traffic from other applications.

This collaboration aims to provide a European alternative to the data collection practices of US Big Tech, with Vivaldi based in Norway and Proton in Switzerland.

Vivaldi offers privacy-focused browsing for free, allowing users to choose between enriching tech giants with their data or opting for better privacy without cost.

The free version of Proton VPN integrated with Vivaldi is limited to one device and three server locations: Japan, the Netherlands, and the US.