Review by our expert
Kate Veale
Cybersecurity Researcher
Mullvad is a budget-friendly VPN that operates 360+ servers in 30+ countries. It also operates bridge servers that help users bypass censorship and firewalls. This means you can connect to Mullvad from places like China.
It’s easy to use and security-minded. This VPN keeps a strict no-logs policy and protects your data with military-level encryption. You can try it free for three hours before
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mkultra329
Used them for years and have been nothing but impressed
I'm glad to see this review validates much of what I purchased this VPN for ages ago. The speed is generally less than non-vpn, which I expect, but it is never so slow that I wish I had a different VPN. Also, if it is noticeably slower I can simply switch to another location/country with one click and it is immediately resolved. My primary reasons for choosing them was the multiple concurrent connections allowed, multiple Operating systems supported, complete anonymity (no e-mail or anything else required and option of bitcoin payment event though I've never used that and stick with paypal), and the no log policy.
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Dosen Fleisch
Technically superior to a lot of other services, but then out of left field, comes a surprise you weren't expecting.
I liked this service, but I won't beg. I opted for a years service and tried to pay them. The transaction was refused. "Too many transactions and it was too soon to renew" the error message read."
Review by our expert
Alex (Shurf) Frenkel
Ex-Hacker and Technical Researcher
OperaVPN once had different versions; a web-browser VPN and a mobile app.
The Opera mobile app, which was available for Android and iOS, is no longer active (read more about it below), but there are a few good free alternatives, such as TunnelBear and Windscribe.
Opera's free web-browser with a built-in VPN, however, is still up and running. Unfortunately, that isn't much of a consolation.
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Anonymously
Would recommend for a quick, easy to use VPN
I've found Opera to be a bit more demanding on my computer than other web browsers, but the built in VPN is worth it. It turns on and off with one click, and can be configured to automatically turn off when using certain sites (ex. google) to provide local content.
Latest negative user review
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Dosen Fleisch
Technically superior to a lot of other services, but then out of left field, comes a surprise you weren't expecting.
I liked this service, but I won't beg. I opted for a years service and tried to pay them. The transaction was refused. "Too many transactions and it was too soon to renew" the error message read."
Review by our expert
Katie Kasunic
Technology Researcher
Private Internet Access (PIA) is one of the most popular VPNs on the market. True to its name, this provider is best known for its strict no-logs policy and commitment to user privacy.
Is PIA truly as trustworthy as they claim when it comes to protecting user privacy and anonymity? How does it perform in other categories like streaming, torrenting, and safety?
We tested PIA ourselves to find
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Seamous O'Reason
I Trust PIA
PIA has been protecting me for years now and been very easy to use. Payment via gift card is straightforward and an excellent option -- though a more expensive option since you won't get as many days as you would via other sources for the same amount of money. However, PIA has proven itself to be trustworthy with its no logs policy. That in itself makes me a loyal and continuing subscriber.
Latest negative user review
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Dosen Fleisch
Technically superior to a lot of other services, but then out of left field, comes a surprise you weren't expecting.
I liked this service, but I won't beg. I opted for a years service and tried to pay them. The transaction was refused. "Too many transactions and it was too soon to renew" the error message read."
Review by our expert
Kate Veale
Cybersecurity Researcher
Mullvad is a budget-friendly VPN that operates 360+ servers in 30+ countries. It also operates bridge servers that help users bypass censorship and firewalls. This means you can connect to Mullvad from places like China.
It’s easy to use and security-minded. This VPN keeps a strict no-logs policy and protects your data with military-level encryption. You can try it free for three hours before
Read all
Alex (Shurf) Frenkel
Ex-Hacker and Technical Researcher
OperaVPN once had different versions; a web-browser VPN and a mobile app.
The Opera mobile app, which was available for Android and iOS, is no longer active (read more about it below), but there are a few good free alternatives, such as TunnelBear and Windscribe.
Opera's free web-browser with a built-in VPN, however, is still up and running. Unfortunately, that isn't much of a consolation.
Read all
Katie Kasunic
Technology Researcher
Private Internet Access (PIA) is one of the most popular VPNs on the market. True to its name, this provider is best known for its strict no-logs policy and commitment to user privacy.
Is PIA truly as trustworthy as they claim when it comes to protecting user privacy and anonymity? How does it perform in other categories like streaming, torrenting, and safety?
We tested PIA ourselves to find
Read all
Latest positive user review
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mkultra329
Used them for years and have been nothing but impressed
I'm glad to see this review validates much of what I purchased this VPN for ages ago. The speed is generally less than non-vpn, which I expect, but it is never so slow that I wish I had a different VPN. Also, if it is noticeably slower I can simply switch to another location/country with one click and it is immediately resolved. My primary reasons for choosing them was the multiple concurrent connections allowed, multiple Operating systems supported, complete anonymity (no e-mail or anything else required and option of bitcoin payment event though I've never used that and stick with paypal), and the no log policy.
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Anonymously
Would recommend for a quick, easy to use VPN
I've found Opera to be a bit more demanding on my computer than other web browsers, but the built in VPN is worth it. It turns on and off with one click, and can be configured to automatically turn off when using certain sites (ex. google) to provide local content.
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Seamous O'Reason
I Trust PIA
PIA has been protecting me for years now and been very easy to use. Payment via gift card is straightforward and an excellent option -- though a more expensive option since you won't get as many days as you would via other sources for the same amount of money. However, PIA has proven itself to be trustworthy with its no logs policy. That in itself makes me a loyal and continuing subscriber.
mkultra329