Poll Which VPN service would you recommend? Why?

[Brownie2019]

VPN Gratis:
Windscribe VPN: All-rounder with anonymous login
Proton VPN: Free Swiss VPN with no data limit
Privado VPN: Large country selection with the free plan
Opera VPN: One-click VPN directly in the browser
AdGuard VPN: Ad-blocking VPN with free access
Hide.me: Unlimited traffic with restrictions in detail

 

[Countryboy_MN]

I use Surfshark VPN and really like it.

 

[Acadia]

ProtonVPN

 

[RoboMan]

The VPN I loved the most due to privacy and security was AirVPN (operated by activists in defense of net neutrality, privacy and against censorship).

 

[Jonny Quest]

And I would probably be more concerned with a Kape VPN, as far as finding unbiased online reviews who aren't associated with them, other than the real world use and feedback by the forum members here. Just my opinion, FWIW

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edit: added "online" as in website reviews.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

These situations usually happen when someone has to get the last word in. Post your points and then let it be please people, arguing will get the thread locked.

 

[Parkinsond]

Actually, the sole fact in life is death; anything else is relative; what is evidence-proved to be a fact today, can be evidence-disclaimed tomorrow.

Offer you point of view and its justifications; only argue if you can feel some members cannot get your point and are in need of elaboration.

And the most important thing, if you cannot make friends, at least try not to make enemies.

 

[franz]

Whether PIA is more bad or less secure compared to other VPNs I can't say, but I've previously had PIA for 11 years on 3 computers that were up and running every day operated by me, my wife and daughter. We've never had a problem with PIA, but switched to Proton VPN to see how it compares to PIA, and I got Proton just as cheap for a 2 year subscription. Both do the job, the speed is almost equal.

 

[n8chavez]

@simmerskool, I like AirVPN. It's very good. Unfortunately, the people that run it don't like me and the questions I raised in the forum. Eddie, the AirVPN client, is BY FAR my favorite client. It has some features I've not seen elsewhere; like the ability to name a persistent adapter and the ability to force all adapters to use a configures DNS server. Both AirVPN and Proton are solid. But, if you can wait until black friday, AirVPN always offers good discounts

 

[simmerskool]

@simmerskool, I like AirVPN. It's very good. Unfortunately, the people that run it don't like me and the questions I raised in the forum. Eddie, the AirVPN client, is BY FAR my favorite client. It has some features I've not seen elsewhere; like the ability to name a persistent adapter and the ability to force all adapters to use a configures DNS server. Both AirVPN and Proton are solid. But, if you can wait until black friday, AirVPN always offers good discounts

good info, thanks. 3 mo airvpn 15€ -- I'll check it out and see what've been missing.

 

[n8chavez]

FYI, it's kinda nerdy. But its configurability is unmatched.

 

[simmerskool]

Well since you quoted my post, calling me back in here that's kind of a duh isn't it

I already stated which ones I normally recommend it's how all this started although you wouldn't know you just jumped in with the gang up mentality because it literally is about all I see you contribute to this place.

and you joined 01 July 2025 (3 days ago) and know everything about MT & its users... IIRC one of your early posts seemed positive about PIA (perhaps Nord too) I used them both but too long ago to have a current recommendation one way or the other.

 

[RoboMan]

why past tense? (did I miss / forget something??)

I stopped using it when I moved to my current country and realized they don't offer a server here or near me.

 

[simmerskool]

FYI, it's kinda nerdy. But its configurability is unmatched.

yeah got it, kinda nerdy should work for me, factoid -- it is working for me, although probably don't have all the settings optimally tweaked, yet. Tad slow compared to some, ie, 78 mbps down. It will take a little while for me to figure out if i like it, and how if so, how much. Did not care for all the personal data they wanted to create an account, whereas Mullvad, eg, is somewhere between pseudoanonymous and fully anonymous, so for a privacy oriented .org that's unexpected, imo -- but take that back perhaps not so if I had paid with Monero. It connected right up despite all the offers of "if you need help..." you see on its website and email they sent me...

 

[simmerskool]

I stopped using it when I moved to my current country and realized they don't offer a server here or near me.

I'm trying airvpn tonight. so far so good, tad slow at 78 mbps down.

 

[RoboMan]

I'm trying airvpn tonight. so far so good, tad slow at 78 mbps down.

I experienced no slowdowns, restrictions, or caps at all. Pretty neat. No-log policy too.

 

[n8chavez]

yeah got it, kinda nerdy should work for me, factoid -- it is working for me, although probably don't have all the settings optimally tweaked, yet. Tad slow compared to some, ie, 78 mbps down. It will take a little while for me to figure out if i like it, and how if so, how much. Did not care for all the personal data they wanted to create an account, whereas Mullvad, eg, is somewhere between pseudoanonymous and fully anonymous, so for a privacy oriented .org that's unexpected, imo -- but take that back perhaps not so if I had paid with Monero. It connected right up despite all the offers of "if you need help..."

PM me if needed.

 

[BSONE]

I have a question:
Are there any VPN providers that use a residential IP range similar to what your internet provider has?

 

[n8chavez]

I do not believe so, no. That would be impossible for ISPs to regulate. I believe the best you can do is get a VPN with a dedicated IP. Read this. There are others, I'm sure. But this will get you started.

 

[BSONE]

I do not believe so, no.

I don't us a VPN connection very often, but sometimes I want to search for something personal and private, and I find that Windscribe (Paid $10 per year Putin Deal) and Mega VPN (free with my cloud account) have CAPTCA challenges. Very annoyong.