Can someone explain the difference between proxy and VPN in simple terms? or What's the actual differ

Proxies are like wearing a mask at a party—people see you differently, but you’re still you underneath. VPNs are like turning invisible.

For privacy, VPN wins every time. But if you’re just tryna access a blocked site, a proxy’s quicker.

Personal fave VPN? Windscribe. Cheap and reliable.