Proton vs WordPress

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Two Tech stack tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

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The verdict Side by side Plans and pricing Who each is for Other options

The verdict

On the data we hold, WordPress comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says

Only WordPress has a free plan to start on.
WordPress starts lower, at $4/mo against $7/mo.
In our Tech stack ranking, WordPress places 13 and Proton 70 of 72.

Side by side

Proton and WordPress compared
At a glance	PRProton	WordPress
Starts at	$7/mo	$4/mo
Free plan	No	Yes
API	Not known yet	Yes
MCP server	Not known yet	Yes
Links	Visit	Visit

Plans and pricing

Proton

Mail EssentialsTeams needing core secure email and calendar functionality$7.99/mo
Workspace StandardGroups requiring full privacy suite with large storage$14.99/mo
Workspace PremiumOrganizations needing AI tools and extensive resources$24.99/mo

WordPress

FreeFree site on a wordpress.com subdomain with WordPress.com ads shown to visitors.Free
PersonalCustom domain, no ads, 6 GB storage. $4 per month on yearly billing.$9/mo
PremiumAccept payments, 13 GB storage. $8 per month on yearly billing.$18/mo
BusinessPlugins, themes and priority support. $25 per month on yearly billing.$40/mo
CommerceOnline store tools. $45 per month on yearly billing.$70/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

Choose Proton if…

We haven't written up who Proton suits yet.

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Choose WordPress if…

Founders and small teams who want a content-led website, blog or online store with a huge theme and plugin ecosystem, and prefer hosted WordPress to managing a server themselves.

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