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
Strong ethics and transparency
Integrated ad/content blocker
RAM-only servers
Does not work with streaming services
No port forwarding possible
IVPN
Strong ethics
Apps for almost all devices
Integrated ad/content blocker
Does not work with streaming services
No port forwarding possible
Rented servers
Proton VPN
Free use possible
Apps for almost all devices
Integrated ad/content blocker
Mostly rented servers
Can have a slow data-processing rate at times
Slow process when paying in cash
Safing Privacy Network
Innovative mix of Tor and VPN
Individual IP address and route per destination
Strong, manageable firewall
Only for Windows, Linux, and Android (Beta)
Difficult to use
Limited number of servers