Here are my updated notes on reliable VPN providers:
- Private Internet Access (USA) — 10Gbps servers, 35000 Servers in 83 Countries, a versatile and configurable service, probably has the most servers, offers port-forwarding, good support for torrenting, owned by Kape Technologies — $40 per year
- ProtonVPN (Switzerland) — 10Gbps servers in 67 countries — has a robust free VPN — includes encrypted email and cloud storage — independently owned by Proton Technologies AG — $48 per year
- SurfShark (British Virgin Islands) — good if you don’t mind pop-ups and marketing, quite speedy and allows unlimited devices — owned by Nord Security (Tesonet) — no port forwarding — $47.88 per year
- NordVPN (Panama) — widely-advertised and reviewed — good network and speeds — owned by Nord Security (Tesonet) — $67 per year
- AtlasVPN (USA) — owned by Kape Technologies — $39.42 per year (price can change after the first year)
- Mullvad (Sweden) — independent Swedish provider with a focus on security and privacy — well-liked by Reddit
- CyberGhost (Romania) — 10Gbps servers, solid network, 9308 servers in 91 countries, offers dedicated IPs — good for gamers — 45-day money-back guarantee — $82 per year
More Details On VPN Providers
Private Internet Access (USA)
- Website: Private Internet Access
- Business Location: USA
- Owner: Kape
- Server Location: 35000 Servers in 83 Countries
- Cost: USD 11.95 per month, USD 39.95 per year, USD 79 for two years
- Number of simultaneous connections allowed: 10
- Apps available for Linux, Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android
- Payment Types: Bitcoin, Paypal and Credit Cards, major brand gift cards, Ripple, CashU, iOS In-App purchase (through our iOS app only) and Paygarden
- Trial Account: No (only 7-day money-back guarantee instead)
- Platforms Supported: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Chrome Extension, DD-WRT Router, Tomato Router, PfSense Router
- Terms of Service
ProtonVPN (Switzerland)
- Business Location: Switzerland
- Owner: Proton Technologies AG
- Server Locations: 67 worldwide
- Number of simultaneous connections allowed: 10
- Price: 45 USD annually
- Payment Types: Bitcoin, Paypal, Google Pay, and Credit Cards
- Trial Account: No (has 30-day money-back guarantee)
- Apps available: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux
SurfShark (British Virgin Islands)
- Website: SurfShark
- Headquarters: Netherlands
- Owner: Amagicom AB (owned by founders Fredrik Strömberg and Daniel Berntsson)
- Server Locations: 3200 servers in 100 countries
- Cost: $47.88 USD annually, $59 annually thereafter
- Number of simultaneous connections allowed: unlimited
- Apps available for Linux, Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android
- Payment Types: credit cards, cryptocurrencies, Paypal, Google Pay, Amazon Pay
- Trial Account: No (only a 30-day money-back guarantee)
NordVPN (Panama)
- Website: NordVPN
- Headquarters: Panama
- Owner: Nord Security (Tesonet)
- Server Location: 5483 servers in 60 countries
- Cost: USD 59 annually
- Number of simultaneous connections allowed: 6
- Apps available for Linux, Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android
- Payment Types: credit cards, cryptocurrencies, Paypal, Google Pay, Amazon Pay
- Trial Account: No (only a 30-day money-back guarantee)
Mullvad (Sweden)
- Website: Mullvad
- Headquarters: Sweden
- Owned by: Amagicom AB (owned by founders Fredrik Strömberg and Daniel Berntsson)
- Server Location: 892 servers in 40 countries
- Cost: €5 per month, €60 annually
- Number of simultaneous connections allowed: 5
- Apps available for Linux, Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android
- Payment Types: cash, cryptocurrencies, bank wire, credit cards, PayPal, Swish, Giropay, Eps transfer, Bancontact, iDEAL, and Przelewy24
- Trial Account: No (only a 30-day money-back guarantee)
Cyberghost (Romania)
- Website: CyberGhost
- Business Location: Romania
- Owner: Nord Security (Tesonet)
- Number of simultaneous connections allowed: 7
- Cost: 47.88 USD annually
- Payment Types: Bitcoin, Credit Cards, Paypal, and Cash
- Trial Account: 45-day money-back guarantee
- Apps available: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Amazon Fire TV & Fire Stick, Android TV
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It’s interesting to consider the state of scan providers in 2023, as the landscape of online privacy and security continues to evolve. With concerns around government surveillance, corporate tracking, and data breaches, many people are turning to scans as a way to protect their online activities and personal information.
Hi there! Can provide the list of “fully working” paid vpn in Russia? A lot vpns mentioned as live but in reality no. Thank you in advance.
Nice post!! Can I play online game smoothy if you use these VPN providers?
If you get a good quality VPN, you can generally play online games with it running.
I love Mullvad. It’s really priced well, works with torrents and is very solid connection wise. It also supports WireGuard which I always use.
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