NordLayer vs Proton VPN for Business
Estimate what moving from NordLayer to Proton VPN for Business costs over 12 to 36 months, including the one-time switch. Then remap your exported CSV headers.
Why teams look at this switch: NordLayer per-user plans with a 5-user minimum compared with Proton VPN for Business seats from 2 users
Cost calculator
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Default rates are a starting point for a typical setup and may not match what NordLayer or Proton VPN for Business charges you. Replace them with your own quote.
Reference price ladder
Reference prices, checked 9 Nov 2026. List prices in USD; converted prices are explained in the assumptions. Prices exclude VAT and other taxes, change over time and differ by region and contract. Confirm on the vendor's page before you decide.
| Plan | Monthly billing | Annual billing, per month |
|---|---|---|
| NordLayer Lite | $10 | $8 |
Price per seat per month. Minimum 5 seats.
| Plan | Monthly billing | Annual billing, per month |
|---|---|---|
| Proton VPN Essentials | $8.99 | $6.99 |
Price per seat per month. Minimum 2 seats.
Assumptions
- NordLayer (nordlayer.com/pricing, charged in USD, VAT extra, read 9 Nov 2026): Lite $10 per user per month billed monthly, $8 billed yearly; Core $14 / $11; Premium $18 / $14; every plan has a 5-user minimum, so a team of 2 to 4 pays for 5. Core and Premium also require a server with a dedicated IP at +$50 per month ($40 yearly), so a Core team pays $14 per user plus $50; the tool models Lite only (use your own unit rates for Core or Premium). Enterprise (from $6, 200 users minimum) is not modelled.
- Proton VPN for Business (proton.me/business/vpn/pricing, shown in USD; the EUR page shows the same numerals, taxes may apply, read 9 Nov 2026): VPN Essentials $8.99 per user per month billed monthly, $6.99 billed yearly, minimum 2 users. VPN Professional ($11.99 / $9.99, adds SSO, private gateways and dedicated IPs at +$49.99 per IP per month, $39.99 yearly) and VPN and Pass Professional ($12.99 / $10.99, minimum 3) are not modelled; the Workspace Standard launch offer is promotional and not used. Both tools compare the entry plans (shared gateways, malware and phishing blocking, central user management); neither side includes dedicated IPs. When amounts are shown in EUR, the Proton side uses Proton's own EUR prices (€8.99 / €6.99), not a conversion; NordLayer charges in USD, so its side is converted.
CSV header mapper
Rename exported NordLayer column headers to suggested Proton VPN for Business column names, for reporting or manual data preparation. Not an official Proton VPN for Business import format. It runs in your browser. Headers are renamed and the values in kept columns stay unchanged; columns that look like passwords or other secrets are removed.
Renamed headers do not make a file import-ready. Check whether and how Proton VPN for Business accepts such data before importing, and create any custom fields there first.
| NordLayer column | Proton VPN for Business column | Field type |
|---|---|---|
| Suggested | ||
| Full name | name | Suggested |
| Team | group | Suggested |
| Status | status | Suggested |
When moving to Proton VPN for Business makes sense
- The comparison above shows a saving at your own volume, after the switching cost.
- Your team can finish the CSV import and onboarding within the switching budget you entered.
- You have checked that Proton VPN for Business's plan covers the integrations and compliance rules you need.
When staying on NordLayer is the better call
- The one-time migration, re-integration or retraining cost is larger than 12 to 24 months of savings.
- You are inside a multi-year NordLayer contract with early-termination fees.
- Your workflow relies on add-ons or features Proton VPN for Business does not support yet.
How the result changes with volume
Twelve-month totals at half, the same and double the volume you entered above, with the other settings you chose (plan, billing, multiplier, switching and extra costs).
| Volume (Team Members Needing VPN Access) | NordLayer | Proton VPN for Business | 12-month difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% volume (2) | $50/mo | $17.98/mo | +$84 |
| Your volume (3) | $50/mo | $26.97/mo | -$24 |
| 200% volume (6) | $60/mo | $53.94/mo | -$227 |
≈ = above the last published price tier, so the amount is extrapolated.
Questions
How is the total cost of NordLayer and Proton VPN for Business compared?
Each side's monthly cost is multiplied by the months in the horizon, and the one-time switching cost is added to Proton VPN for Business. At the default volume (Team Members Needing VPN Access: 3), the model gives about $50 per month for NordLayer and $26.97 per month for Proton VPN for Business.
How do NordLayer CSV headers map to Proton VPN for Business?
The mapper renames NordLayer columns (Email, Full name, Team, Status) to Proton VPN for Business columns (email, name, group, status) in your browser. Custom fields must exist in Proton VPN for Business before you import.
When should a company stay on NordLayer?
Stay if the one-time switching, integration or contract-exit cost is larger than the savings over the horizon you care about. The calculator shows that case as a negative result.