WhatsApp vs Proton
Based on our analysis, Proton is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Proton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D · 35/100 | A · 88/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (30) | Positive (90) |
| Who they share it with | Concern (22) | Positive (82) |
| What you can do | Concern (38) | Positive (84) |
| What they promise | Mixed (42) | Positive (86) |
In plain English — WhatsApp
WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption genuinely protects your message content, but everything around it — who you talk to, when, how often, your contacts, your device — flows to Meta and is used to build ad profiles across Facebook and Instagram. You can't opt out of the Meta data sharing and still use the app.
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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