Head-to-head · Security & Audit
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated July 18, 2026
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| Rating | (2) | (0) |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | multi chain | solana only |
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| Features | 6 features | 5 features |
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Pros & cons
Analysis
ProtonVPN ProtonVPN is a Swiss-based VPN built by the team behind ProtonMail. Offers a genuine free tier (no data caps, no ads) plus paid plans that include the full Proton privacy suite (VPN + Mail + Pass + Dr... Sec3 Sec3, formerly Soteria, builds security infrastructure purpose-built for Solana, focused on the Rust-based programs that power the chain. Its anchor product, X-Ray, is an automated static analysis sca...
ProtonVPN is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 2 reviews, compared to 0.0/5 for Sec3 (0 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
ProtonVPN uses a freemium model, while Sec3 is freemium. Both offer free tiers with paid upgrades, so try each before committing to a paid plan.
ProtonVPN offers 6 features including Free tier with no data caps, Swiss jurisdiction — strong privacy laws, Includes ProtonMail + ProtonPass + ProtonDrive, and 3 more. Sec3 counters with 5 features including X-Ray automated static analysis scanner for Solana programs, Detection of 50+ vulnerability types in Rust-based code, GitHub CI/CD workflow integration, and 2 more. The right choice depends on which specific features matter for your use case — check the individual review pages for full breakdowns.
We monitor both tools around the clock for uptime, SSL validity, and response times. ProtonVPN currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Sec3 is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
ProtonVPN's key strengths include free tier actually works — no data limits, swiss privacy jurisdiction is the gold standard, full privacy suite (vpn + email + passwords). Sec3 stands out for purpose-built for solana's rust-based programs, detects 50+ vulnerability types automatically, ci/cd integration enables continuous, automated scanning.
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| Categories | Security & Audit | Security & Audit |
| Description | Swiss-based VPN from the Proton privacy suite — free tier available, includes ProtonMail and ProtonPass | Automated Solana smart contract security scanner and audit platform |
Both ProtonVPN and Sec3 operate in the security & audit space, so this is a direct head-to-head. ProtonVPN has the community's vote, but your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs. We recommend trying both — ProtonVPN is free to start and Sec3 is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.