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Recommended VPNs

Proton VPN - 59/62

IVPN - 56/62

Windscribe - 55/62

AirVPN - 54/62

Mullvad - 53/62

NordVPN - 46/62

Note: Only the top VPNs are included in this list.

Criteria and Comparison Tables

Technology:

  • Protocols: Look for support of strong protocols like WireGuard & OpenVPN.
  • Killswitch: Should have highly configurable options (enable/disable on specific networks, on boot, etc.)
  • Multihop Support: Important to keep data private in case a single node is compromised.
  • Open-Source Clients: If the VPN provider has its own software, it should be open-source for better transparency.
  • IPv6 Support: The VPN should support and provide access to IPv6 addresses.
  • Remote Port Forwarding: This aids in creating connections for P2P file sharing or hosting services.
  • Own DNS Servers: VPNs that operate their own DNS servers can offer an additional layer of privacy and security, reducing reliance on third-party DNS providers and ensuring that DNS queries remain within their controlled infrastructure.

| Feature | Weight (1-5) | ProtonVPN | AirVPN | Windscribe | IVPN | Mullvad | NordVPN | |

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| | Protocols | 5 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Killswitch | 3 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Multihop Support | 2 | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Open-Source Clients | 2 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | | IPv6 Support | 1 | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Remote Port Forwarding | 3 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | | Own DNS Servers | 4 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Total Score | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 |

 

Security:

  • Encryption: Utilization of strong encryption such as OpenVPN with SHA-256 authentication, RSA-2048 or superior handshake, and AES-256-GCM or AES-256-CBC data encryption.
  • Forward Secrecy: Ensures that even if encryption keys are compromised, past sessions remain secure.
  • Security Audits: Regular, published security audits from reputable third-party firms.
  • Vulnerability Management: Bug-bounty programs and/or coordinated vulnerability-disclosure processes.

| Feature | Weight (1-5) | ProtonVPN | NordVPN | Windscribe | Mullvad | IVPN | AirVPN | |

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| | Encryption | 5 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Forward Secrecy | 4 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Security Audits | 3 | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | | Vulnerability Management | 3 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | | Total Score | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |

 

Privacy:

  • Payment Methods: Acceptance of anonymous methods like cryptocurrency or cash.
  • Minimal Personal Data: Providers don;t require any identifying personal data.

| Feature | Weight (1-5) | ProtonVPN | Mullvad | IVPN | Windscribe | NordVPN | AirVPN | |

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| | Payment Methods | 5 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Minimal Personal Data | 5 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Total Score | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |

 

Policies & Terms:

  • Logging Policy: It's vital to know if the VPN logs your activities and, if so, what kind and for how long. Ideally, choose a no-log VPN.
  • Fair Use Policy: Some VPNs might restrict certain activities or have bandwidth limits.
  • Refund Policy: Understand the conditions under which you can get a refund if you're not satisfied with the service within 30 days.

| Feature | Weight (1-5) | ProtonVPN | IVPN | Windscribe | Mullvad | AirVPN | NordVPN | |

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| | Logging Policy | 5 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Fair Use Policy | 3 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | | Refund Policy | 1 | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | | Total Score | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 |

 

Trust:

  • Transparent Leadership: The company's leadership and ownership should be public-facing.
  • Transparency Reports: Regular and comprehensive transparency reports detailing requests for user data, etc.

| Feature | Weight (1-5) | ProtonVPN | IVPN | Windscribe | Mullvad | AirVPN | NordVPN | |

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| | Transparent Leadership | 3 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | | Transparency Reports | 2 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | | Total Score | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |

 

Marketing:

  • Self-Hosted Analytics: Avoids third-party trackers like Google Analytics on websites.
  • Responsible Language: Avoids use of alarming or misleading language in its interfaces and marketing materials.
  • Clear Communication: Accurate explanation of scenarios where Tor or other security measures might be more appropriate than their VPN.

| Feature | Weight (1-5) | Windscribe | Mullvad | IVPN | AirVPN | ProtonVPN | NordVPN | |

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| | Self-Hosted Analytics | 2 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | | Responsible Language | 1 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | | Total Score | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |

 

Note: No single VPN will be the best fit for everyone. It's essential to prioritize your needs and balance them against any trade-offs to find the VPN that works best for you.

If you have any ideas on how to improve this, let me know!

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