VPN vs Proxy. What are the differences?

A Proxy acts as an intermediary for communications passing through your computer network. It therefore transmits outgoing data, usually to the Internet, and at the same time delivers incoming data to the target client.

Proxy is mainly used to:

• ensure anonymity when browsing the Internet;
• store a local copy of required web objects so that they can be delivered again without further access to destination servers;
• create a kind of web protection barrier, acting as a filter for incoming and outgoing connections, as well as monitoring, controlling and modifying internal traffic.

A VPN, acronym for Virtual Private Network, is a method that allows you to establish an encrypted and secure communication channel between two nodes that are on the Internet. But what is a VPN good for? First, a VPN is the best solution for creating secure connections between computers and local networks.

A VPN is also extremely useful to ensure greater security when you need to use a public network, such as, an airport or a hotel. By establishing a VPN connection in these situations, you can connect to the most sensitive services, such as home banking or e-commerce, without risking your personal information being intercepted by malicious people.

Differences between a Proxy and a VPN