Not Recommended VPN Services
- I don’t want to comment on ExpressVPN and NordVPN. If you are using it, companies like these are so populer because of you. See Also
- WindScribe VPN: Servers were not encrypted as they should have been allowing MITM attacks by authorities. Source
- DoubleVPN: Servers, logs, and account info seized by law enforcement. Source
- PureVPN: Forced to disclose information of one user to the FBI. Source
- EarthVPN: User was arrested based on logs provider to the Dutch Polic because of a bomb hoax. Source
- HideMyAss VPN: User was de-anonymized, and logs were provided to the FBI in a labeled “LulzSec fiasco”. Source
- HolaVPN: Hola is harmful to the internet as a whole, and to its users in particular. You might know it as a free VPN or “unblocker”, but in reality it operates like a poorly secured botnet - with serious consequences. Source
- Private Internet Access (PIA): Private Internet Access is a longstanding veteran in the VPN industry — but a lot has changed in the past few years. It was purchased by Kape with a history of infecting devices with malware, and the latest tests below reveal some shortcomings. Source
- CyberGhost VPN: Most of these “review” websites ignore the fact that CyberGhost, Private Internet Access, and ZenMate are all owned by the same company, called Kape. Kape is an interesting business with a history of infecting devices with malware hidden in software bundles. Source
- ZenMate: It will suffice to read the above paragraph.
- Hotspot Shield VPN: Service that went through a rough patch a few years ago, being accused of unfair business practices and suffering a bug that leaked user data. Source
Recommended VPN Services
- Mullvad: 60 Euro Yearly: Based in Sweden. Operating since 2009. Accepts Bitcoin, BCH and Cash. Native desktop and mobile clients are available for Android and iOS and are easy to use. Money back guarantee for 30 days.Amount of servers in Oct 2021: 763 VPN servers, in 38 different countries. Source
- ProtonVPN: Limited free version available, otherwise 48 EUR Yearly: Based in Switzerland. Operating since 2016. Accepts Bitcoin, but you need an existing account or contact their support team in advance. Easy to use native desktop and mobile clients are available for Android and iOS. Amount of servers in Oct 2021: 1200+ VPN servers available in 55 different countries. Source
- IVPN: 60 USD Yearly: Based in Gibraltar. Operating since 2009. Accepts Bitcoin, Monero and Cash. Native desktop and mobile clients are available for Android and iOS and are easy to use. Money back guarantee for 30 days.Amount of servers in Oct 2021: 139 VPN servers available in 32 different countries. Source
Friendly reminder
Using a VPN will not keep your browsing habits anonymous, nor will it add additional security to non-secure (HTTP) traffic. If you are looking for anonymity, you should use the Tor Browser instead of a VPN. Don’t replace good security practices with a VPN service. If you’re looking for additional privacy from your ISP, on a public Wi-Fi network, or while torrenting files, a VPN may be the solution for you.
Also you can build your own VPN service with VPS (for only monthly $5) See Also
If you don’t know anything about Tor: Myths & FAQ
For more and all sources: https://www.privacyguides.org/