DuckDuckGo vs Proton
Based on our analysis, Proton is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | DuckDuckGo | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | B+ · 84/100 | A · 88/100 |
| What they collect | Positive (91) | Positive (90) |
| Who they share it with | Positive (80) | Positive (82) |
| What you can do | Positive (85) | Positive (84) |
| What they promise | Positive (78) | Positive (86) |
In plain English — DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo genuinely doesn't build a profile of your searches or browsing — the policy is short because the collection is genuinely minimal — but it's a US company, ad clicks are routed through Microsoft's network, and optional features like Email Protection require you to hand over personal data under a separate policy.
View full analysis →In plain English — Proton
Proton collects as little as technically possible, can't read your encrypted content even if asked, is governed by strict Swiss law, and gives you real control — the rare case where the privacy policy matches the privacy pitch.
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