Comparison
VPN vs Proxy: which is better?
A proxy and a VPN can both change your IP, but they are not the same. The key difference is encryption: a proxy usually does not encrypt your traffic; a VPN does protect your whole connection.
What a proxy does
A proxy forwards the traffic of a specific app (often the browser) and changes your IP for that app. But it usually does not encrypt the data or protect the rest of the system.
What a VPN does
A VPN encrypts and protects all your device's traffic, not just one app. It hides your IP, secures your data on public networks and is far more private and complete than a proxy.
Which to choose?
For real privacy and security, a VPN. CapaVPN gives you WireGuard encryption across the whole device for 2,99 €/month.
Why choose CapaVPN
- Single price of 2,99 €/month, no commitment.
- WireGuard: modern encryption and one of the fastest protocols.
- No browsing logs; we only ask for username, email and password.
- Servers in several countries and server switching whenever you want.
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone, with support in Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
It may seem so because it doesn't encrypt, but at the cost of your security. With WireGuard, the VPN is fast and also protects you.
Not recommended: without encryption, your traffic is exposed. A VPN is the safe option.