VPN Providers

Requirements / Order

We have only included services that meet the following requirements:

  • Client is open source
  • Does not use trackers
  • Does not create logs
  • Current security audit is available (not more than three years old)
  • Cash payment possible

We tried to weigh the pros and cons of each service appropriately. The services are shown in descending order; if multiple services share first place, the order is random.

Mullvad VPN

Mullvad VPN

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Strong ethics and transparency

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Integrated ad/content blocker

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RAM-only servers

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Does not work with streaming services

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No port forwarding possible

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IVPN

IVPN

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Strong ethics

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Apps for almost all devices

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Integrated ad/content blocker

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Does not work with streaming services

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No port forwarding possible

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Rented servers

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Proton VPN

Proton VPN

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Free use possible

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Apps for almost all devices

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Integrated ad/content blocker

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Mostly rented servers

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Can have a slow data-processing rate at times

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Slow process when paying in cash

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Safing Privacy Network

Safing Privacy Network

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Innovative mix of Tor and VPN

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Individual IP address and route per destination

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Strong, manageable firewall

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Only for Windows, Linux, and Android (Beta)

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Difficult to use

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Limited number of servers

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