Meta vs Proton
Based on our analysis, Proton is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Meta | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | F · 22/100 | A · 88/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (12) | Positive (90) |
| Who they share it with | Concern (18) | Positive (82) |
| What you can do | Concern (30) | Positive (84) |
| What they promise | Mixed (38) | Positive (86) |
In plain English — Meta
Meta collects almost everything about you across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Threads, shares it with advertisers, and keeps it indefinitely — including your AI chat conversations which now fuel ad targeting.
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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