Arq Premium
$69.96/yr
42% less than Proton Unlimited
Arq Premium vs Proton Unlimited
Price, free plan and alternatives, side by side
The comparison in short
- Arq Premiumno free plan
- Proton Unlimitedhas a free plan
Arq Premium, Proton Unlimited
Worth subscribing
On price, Arq Premium wins. To start without paying, Proton Unlimited has a free plan.
Side-by-side comparison
| APPLICATION | Arq PremiumSecurity | Proton UnlimitedSecurity |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly billing | $5.83/mo$5.83Arq Premium | $12.99/mo$12.99Unlimited |
| Per year | $69.96/yr | $120/yrannual plan · −23% |
| Billing model | Flat subscription | Flat subscription |
| Free tier | no free tier; trial available, but the official pricing page did not expose a numeric duration | 1 user; 1 email address; 1 GB initial storage (up to 5 GB after account actions); limited VPN and password-manager access |
| Additional costs | Arq 7 requires separately paid storage; Arq Premium charges $0.00599/GB/month above 1 TB, and both published prices are scheduled to increase on 2026-09-01 | Taxes can be added; storage, addresses and users above the included personal limits require a different Proton plan, and discounted acquisition offers can renew at the then-current standard rate |
| Can you rebuild it? | Worth subscribingnot a true replacement; consolation build in one to two days | Worth subscribingnot a true replacement; consolation build in one to two days |
| Free alternatives | — | — |
| Checked on | 10/20/2026 | 10/20/2026 |
| Buy on the official site | Buy View app page | Buy View app page |
The free plan compares up to 2 apps. Pro compares up to 4. See plans →
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