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## Top 3 Private VPN Providers
## Top 4 Private VPN Providers
<details class="danger" markdown>
<summary>VPNs do not provide anonymity</summary>
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[Read Full Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](vpn.md#ivpn)
- ![Windscribe logo](assets/img/vpn/mini/windscribe.svg){ .lg .middle .twemoji } **Windscribe**
---
- [x] **69+ Countries**
- [x] WireGuard Support
- [x] Monero Payments
- [x] Port Forwarding Support for paid plans
- [ ] No IPv6
[Read Full Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](vpn.md#windscribe)
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## Top 3 Private Email Providers

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| [Proton](#proton-vpn) | 112+ | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Partial Support | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | Cash
| [IVPN](#ivpn) | 37+ | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Outgoing Only | Monero, Cash
| [Mullvad](#mullvad) | 45+ | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | Monero, Cash
| [Windscribe](#windscribe) | 69+ | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Paid plans only | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | Monero
### Proton VPN
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Mullvad is very transparent about which nodes they [own or rent](https://mullvad.net/en/servers). They use [ShadowSocks](https://shadowsocks.org) in their ShadowSocks + OpenVPN configuration, making them more resistant against firewalls with [Deep Packet Inspection](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_packet_inspection) trying to block VPNs. Supposedly, [China has to use a different method to block ShadowSocks servers](https://github.com/net4people/bbs/issues/22).
### Windscribe
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
![Windscribe logo](assets/img/vpn/windscribe.svg#only-light){ align=right }
![Windscribe logo](assets/img/vpn/windscribe-dark.svg#only-dark){ align=right }
**Windscribe** is a Canadian-based VPN provider established in 2016. Windscribe offers a limited free tier, a more featured premium option, and a "Build-a-Plan" option that allows you to customize your subscription based on your choice of server locations and [add-ons](https://windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/what-is-the-difference-between-the-build-a-plan-and-regular-pro-plan).
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://windscribe.com){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://windscribe.com/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://windscribe.com/knowledge-base){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/windscribe){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>
- [:simple-googleplay: Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.windscribe.vpn)
- [:simple-appstore: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1129435228)
- [:simple-windows11: Windows](https://windscribe.com/download/?platform=desktop&os=windows)
- [:simple-apple: macOS](https://windscribe.com/download/?platform=desktop&os=macos)
- [:simple-linux: Linux](https://windscribe.com/download/?platform=desktop&os=linux)
</details>
</div>
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } 69 Countries
Windscribe has [servers in 69 countries](https://windscribe.com/features/large-network) or 11 if you use their [free plan](https://windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-to-use-windscribe).(1) Picking a VPN provider with a server nearest to you will reduce latency of the network traffic you send. This is because of a shorter route (less hops) to the destination.
{ .annotate }
1. Last checked: 2024-09-02
We also think it's better for the security of the VPN provider's private keys if they use [dedicated servers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dedicated_hosting_service), instead of cheaper shared solutions (with other customers) such as [virtual private servers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_server).
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Independently Audited
Windscribe's desktop and mobile clients have been audited by TODO and published at TODO. The audit concluded:
> ?
Windscribe's current infrastructure has not been independently audited, however a pre-production audit of their upcoming infrastructure stack [has](https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/pull/1312#issuecomment-1452262340) been completed. Their new infrastructure stack is scheduled to deploy in 2023 alongside published audits, and we will update the information here when those are made available.
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Open-Source Clients
As of June 2024, [Windscribe's applications are now open source](https://github.com/Windscribe).
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Accepts Monero
In addition to accepting credit/debit cards, PayPal and **local currencies**, Windscribe accepts **Monero**, Bitcoin, and a variety of other cryptocurrencies as payment.
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } WireGuard Support
Windscribe [supports WireGuard](https://blog.windscribe.com/introducing-wireguard-76a1670700a6). [WireGuard](https://wireguard.com) is a newer protocol that uses state-of-the-art [cryptography](https://wireguard.com/protocol). Additionally, WireGuard aims to be simpler and more performant.
Windscribe offers a WireGuard [configuration file generator](https://windscribe.com/features/config-generators) for paid plans only.
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } IPv6 Support
Windscribe's VPN servers [do not support](https://windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/does-windscribe-block-or-support-ipv6-traffic) IPv6 connections. Windscribe's official applications will automatically block all IPv6 traffic, so you don't have to worry about your IPv6 address being leaked, but you will not be able to connect to any IPv6-only sites, and you will not be able to connect to Windscribe from an IPv6-only network.
#### :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-info } Remote Port Forwarding
Ephemeral remote [port forwarding](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_forwarding) is possible with a [Pro plan](https://windscribe.com/features/port-forwarding). For a permanent port forward, you need to purchase a [static IP](https://windscribe.com/staticips).
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Censorship Circumvention
Windscribe offers their [WStunnel](https://windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/what-is-the-wstunnel-protocol) and [Stealth](https://windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/What-Is-Stealth-Protocol) protocols, which help in situations where VPN protocols like OpenVPN or Wireguard are blocked.
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Mobile Clients
In addition to providing standard OpenVPN configuration files, Windscribe has mobile clients for [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1129435228) and [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.windscribe.vpn) which allow for easy connections to their servers.
#### :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Additional Functionality
Windscribe offers [R.O.B.E.R.T.](https://windscribe.com/features/robert), a customizable server-side domain and IP blocking tool. They also offer static IP addresses, team accounts, and support for two-factor authentication.
## Criteria
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