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- {{include.description}}
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- {% assign text = label_data[1] %}
- {% assign tooltip = label_data[2] | default: false %}
- {% assign help_icon = '' %}
- {{text}} {{ help_icon
- }}
- {% else %}
- >{{text}}
- {% endif %}
-
- {% endfor %}
+ {% assign labels = include.labels | split:"|" %}
+ {% for label in labels %}
+ {% assign label_data = label | split:":" %}
+ {% assign color = label_data[0] %}
+ {% assign text = label_data[1] %}
+ {% assign tooltip = label_data[2] | default: false %}
+ {% assign help_icon = '' %}
+ {{text}} {{ help_icon }}
+ {% else %}
+ > {{text}}
+ {% endif %}
+
+ {% endfor %}
{% endif %}
VPN Provider | -Website | -Since | -Yearly Price | -Free Trial | -# Servers | -WireGuard | -Jurisdiction | -
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- 2009 | -$ 100 | -Yes | -38 | -Yes | -Gibraltar | -
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- 2009 | -60 € | -No | -281 | -Yes | -Sweden | -
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- 2012 | -$ 83.88 | -Yes | -5200+ | -No | -Panama | -
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- 2016 | -Free | -Yes | -396 | -No | -Switzerland | -
We're not affiliated with any of the above-listed VPN providers. This way we can give you honest recommendations.
- -ProtonVPN is a strong contender in the VPN space, and they have been in operation since 2016. ProtonVPN is based in Switzerland and offers a limited free pricing tier, as well as premium options. Unfortunately due to its lack of an independent security audit it does not meet the complete criteria for recommendation, see our notes below.
+ProtonVPN has not undergone a security audit by an independent third party, and therefore cannot be strongly recommended at this time. We have still chosen to list it on this page with the assumption that an audit will be published soon:
+++We are currently undergoing a complete security audit of our VPN applications by a reputable Swiss security company. The results of the audit will be summarized in a public report for cases like this.
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We will reevaluate this listing at the end of 2019 or when the aforementioned report has been published, whichever is sooner. +
ProtonVPN has 442 servers in 33 countries at the time of writing this page. Typically the more servers a provider offers, the better: With hundreds of servers in operation, you are far more likely to find a fast connection and a server geographically closest to you.
+ProtonVPN does technically accept Bitcoin payments, however you either need to have an existing account, or contact their support team in advance to register with Bitcoin.
+In addition to providing standard OpenVPN configuration files, ProtonVPN has mobile clients for iOS or Android allowing for easy connections to their servers.
+The ProtonVPN clients have a built-in killswitch to block internet connections outside of the VPN. They also are able to automatically start on boot. ProtonVPN also offers "Tor" servers allowing you to easily connect to onion sites, but we still strongly recommend using the official Tor Browser for this purpose.
IVPN is another strong premium VPN provider, and they have been in operation since 2009. IVPN is based in Gibraltar and offers a 3 day free trial. Unfortunately due to its lack of an independent security audit it does not meet the complete criteria for recommendation, see our notes below.
+IVPN has undergone a no-logging audit from Cure53 which concluded in agreement with IVPN's no-logging claim. However, IVPN has not undergone a more comprehensive security audit by an independent third party, and therefore cannot be strongly recommended at this time. We have still chosen to list it on this page with the assumption that an audit will be published soon: The IVPN team reportedly plans to begin the process in September.
+We will reevaluate this listing at the end of 2019 or when the aforementioned report has been published, whichever is sooner. +
IVPN has 70 servers in 29 countries at the time of writing this page. Typically the more servers a provider offers, the better. IVPN has a decent (but not exceptional) server count that will most likely provide adequate coverage to most users.
+In addition to accepting credit/debit cards and PayPal, IVPN accepts Bitcoin and cash/local currency (on annual plans) as anonymous forms of payment.
+In addition to providing standard OpenVPN configuration files, IVPN has mobile clients for iOS or Android allowing for easy connections to their servers.
+The IVPN clients have a built-in killswitch to block internet connections outside of the VPN. They also are able to automatically start on boot. IVPN also provides "AntiTracker" functionality, which blocks advertising networks and trackers from the network level.
+Please note we are not affiliated with any of the providers we recommend. This allows us to provide completely objective recommendations. We have developed a clear set of requirements for any VPN provider wishing to be recommended, including strong encryption, independent security audits, modern technology, and more. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing a VPN provider, and conduct your own research to ensure the VPN provider you choose is as trustworthy as possible.
+ +Operating outside the five/nine/fourteen-eyes countries is not a guarantee of privacy necessarily, and there are other factors to consider. However, we believe that avoiding these countries is important if you wish to avoid mass government dragnet surveillance, especially from the United States. Read our page on global mass surveillance and avoiding the US and UK to learn more about why we feel this is important.
+Minimum to Qualify:
+Best Case:
+We require all our recommended VPN providers to provide OpenVPN configuration files to be used in any client. If a VPN provides their own custom client, we require a kill-switch to block network data leaks when disconnected.
+Minimum to Qualify:
+Best Case:
+We prefer our recommended providers to collect as little data as possible. Not collecting personal information on registration, and accepting anonymous forms of payment are required.
+Minimum to Qualify:
+Best Case:
+A VPN is pointless if it can't even provide adequate security. We require all our recommended providers to abide by current security standards for their OpenVPN connections. Ideally, they would use more future-proof encryption schemes by default. We also require an independent third-party to audit the provider's security. Ideally in a very comprehensive manner and on a repeated (yearly) basis.
+Minimum to Qualify:
+Best Case:
+You wouldn't trust your finances to someone with a fake identity, so why trust them with your internet data? We require our recommended providers to be public about their ownership or leadership. We also would like to see frequent transparency reports, especially in regard to how government requests are handled.
+Minimum to Qualify:
+Best Case:
+While not strictly requirements, there are some factors we looked into when determining which providers to recommend. These include adblocking/tracker-blocking functionality, warrant canaries, multihop connections, excellent customer support, the number of allowed simultaneous connections, etc.
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