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<h2>Mullvad <span class="badge badge-info">EUR €60/Year</span></h2>
<p><strong>Mullvad</strong> is a fast and inexpensive VPN with a serious focus on transparency and security. They have been in operation since <strong>2009</strong>. Mullvad is based in <span class="flag-icon flag-icon-se"></span> Sweden and does not have a free trial. Visit <a href="https://mullvad.net/">mullvad.net</a> to create an account.</p>
<h5><span class="badge badge-success">406+ Servers</span></h5>
<p>Mullvad has 409 servers in 39 countries at the time of writing this page. Typically the more servers a provider offers, the better: With hundreds of servers in operation, you are far more likely to find a fast connection and a server geographically closest to you.</p>
<h5><span class="badge badge-success">35 Countries</span></h5>
<p>Mullvad has <a href="https://mullvad.net/en/servers/">servers in 35 countries</a> at the time of writing this page. Picking a VPN provider with a server nearest to you will reduce latency of the network traffic you send. This is because of a shorter route (less hops) to the destination.</p>
<p>We also think it's better for the security of the VPN provider's private keys if they use <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dedicated_hosting_service">dedicated servers</a>, instead of cheaper shared solutions (with other customers) such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_server">virtual private servers</a>.</p>
<h5><span class="badge badge-success">Independently Audited</span></h5>
<p>Mullvad's VPN clients have been audited by Cure53 and Assured AB in a pentest report <a href="https://cure53.de/pentest-report_mullvad_v2.pdf">published at cure53.de</a>. The security researchers concluded:</p>
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<h2>ProtonVPN <span class="badge badge-info">Free</span> <span class="badge badge-info">USD $96/year</span></h2>
<p><strong>ProtonVPN</strong> is a strong contender in the VPN space, and they have been in operation since <strong>2016</strong>. ProtonVPN is based in <span class="flag-icon flag-icon-ch"></span> Switzerland and offers a limited free pricing tier, as well as premium options. Visit <a href="https://protonvpn.com/">protonvpn.com</a> to create an account.</p>
<h5><span class="badge badge-success">610+ Servers</span></h5>
<p>ProtonVPN has 610 servers in 44 countries at the time of writing this page. Typically the more servers a provider offers, the better: With hundreds of servers in operation, you are far more likely to find a fast connection and a server geographically closest to you.</p>
<h5><span class="badge badge-success">44 Countries</span></h5>
<p>ProtonVPN has <a href="https://protonvpn.com/vpn-servers">servers in 44 countries</a> at the time of writing this page. Picking a VPN provider with a server nearest to you will reduce latency of the network traffic you send. This is because of a shorter route (less hops) to the destination.</p>
<p>We also think it's better for the security of the VPN provider's private keys if they use <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dedicated_hosting_service">dedicated servers</a>, instead of cheaper shared solutions (with other customers) such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_server">virtual private servers</a>.</p>
<h5><span class="badge badge-success">Independently Audited</span></h5>
<p>As of January 2020 ProtonVPN has undergone an independent audit by SEC Consult. SEC Consult found some medium and low risk vulnerabilities in ProtonVPN's Windows, Android, and iOS applications, all of which were "properly fixed" by ProtonVPN before the reports were published. None of the issues identified would have provided an attacker remote access to a user's device or traffic. You can view individual reports for each platform at <a href="https://protonvpn.com/blog/open-source/">protonvpn.com</a>.
<h5><span class="badge badge-success">Open Source Clients</span></h5>
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<p>The ProtonVPN clients have a built-in killswitch to block internet connections outside of the VPN. They also are able to automatically start on boot. ProtonVPN also offers "Tor" servers allowing you to easily connect to onion sites, but we still strongly recommend using <a href="https://www.torproject.org/">the official Tor Browser</a> for this purpose.</p>
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<strong>Note: Using a VPN provider will not make you anonymous, but it will give you better privacy in certain situations. A VPN is not a tool for illegal activities. Don't rely on a "no log" policy.</strong>
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<h1 id="vpn" class="anchor"><a href="#worth-mentioning"><i class="fas fa-link anchor-icon"></i></a> Other Provider Worth Mentioning</h1>
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<span class="badge badge-info">Standard USD $60/Year</span>
<span class="badge badge-secondary">Pro USD $100/Year</span>
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<p><strong>IVPN</strong> is another strong premium VPN provider, and they have been in operation since <strong>2009</strong>. IVPN is based in <span class="flag-icon flag-icon-gi"></span> Gibraltar and offers a 3 day free trial. Unfortunately, due to its lack of an independent security audit, it does not meet the complete criteria for recommendation, see our notes below.</p>
<h5><span class="badge badge-danger">No Security Audit</span></h5>
<p>IVPN has undergone a <a href="https://cure53.de/audit-report_ivpn.pdf">no-logging audit from Cure53</a> which concluded in agreement with IVPN's no-logging claim. However, IVPN has not undergone a more comprehensive security audit by an independent third party, and therefore cannot be strongly recommended at this time.</p><p>We have still chosen to list it on this page with the assumption that an audit will be published soon. <a href="https://nitter.net/ivpnnet/status/1181954975687163905">IVPN has hired Cure53</a> to undertake a comprehensive audit covering the IVPN website, public and internal server infrastucture. They expect the audit to begin in November 2019 and be completed by the 6 auditors in January 2020.</p>
<h5><span class="badge badge-success">77+ Servers</span></h5>
<p>IVPN has 77 servers in 31 countries at the time of writing this page. Typically the more servers a provider offers, the better. IVPN has a decent (but not exceptional) server count that will most likely provide adequate coverage to most users.</p>
<p><strong>IVPN</strong> is another premium VPN provider, and they have been in operation since <strong>2009</strong>. IVPN is based in <span class="flag-icon flag-icon-gi"></span> Gibraltar and offers a 3 day free trial.</p>
<h5><span class="badge badge-success">32 Countries</span></h5>
<p>IVPN has <a href="https://www.ivpn.net/server-locations">servers in 32 countries</a> at the time of writing this page. Picking a VPN provider with a server nearest to you will reduce latency of the network traffic you send. This is because of a shorter route (less hops) to the destination.</p>
<p>We also think it's better for the security of the VPN provider's private keys if they use <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dedicated_hosting_service">dedicated servers</a>, instead of cheaper shared solutions (with other customers) such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_server">virtual private servers</a>.</p>
<h5><span class="badge badge-success">Independently Audited</span></h5>
<p>IVPN has undergone a <a href="https://cure53.de/audit-report_ivpn.pdf">no-logging audit from Cure53</a> which concluded in agreement with IVPN's no-logging claim. IVPN has also completed a <a href="https://cure53.de/summary-report_ivpn_2019.pdf">comprehensive pentest report Cure53</a> in January 2020. IVPN has also said they plan to have <a href="https://www.ivpn.net/blog/independent-security-audit-concluded">annual reports</a> in the future.</p>
<h5><span class="badge badge-warning">Closed Source Clients</span></h5>
<p>The source code for the Windows, MacOS, iOS and Android apps is not available. Open source software would allow the community to verify the intended purpose.</p>
<h5><span class="badge badge-success">Accepts Bitcoin</span></h5>
<p>In addition to accepting credit/debit cards and PayPal, IVPN accepts <strong>Bitcoin</strong> and <strong>cash/local currency</strong> (on annual plans) as anonymous forms of payment.</p>
<h5><span class="badge badge-success">Remote Port Forwarding</span></h5>
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<h5><span class="badge badge-success">Mobile Clients</span></h5>
<p>In addition to providing standard OpenVPN configuration files, IVPN has mobile clients for iOS or Android allowing for easy connections to their servers.</p>
<h5><span class="badge badge-info">Extra Functionality</span></h5>
<p>The IVPN clients have a built-in killswitch to block internet connections outside of the VPN. They also are able to automatically start on boot. IVPN also provides "AntiTracker" functionality, which blocks advertising networks and trackers from the network level.</p>
<p>The IVPN clients have a built-in killswitch to block internet connections outside of the VPN. They also are able to automatically start on boot. IVPN also provides "<a href="https://www.ivpn.net/antitracker">AntiTracker</a>" functionality, which blocks advertising networks and trackers from the network level.</p>
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<div class="alert alert-warning" role="alert">
<strong>Note: Using a VPN provider will not make you anonymous, but it will give you better privacy in certain situations. A VPN is not a tool for illegal activities. Don't rely on a "no log" policy.</strong>
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