Question Best VPN? Looking for recommendations.

[TechiGamer]

Hello,

I have been shopping around for a VPN provider, but after reading some articles and forum discussions, I realized there are some different realities and sometimes sketchy operations that are hidden and not immediately known. I was about to go with NordVPN for example, but some forum posts seriously steered me away.

So, that is why I am asking, what is the best anonymous, fast, reliable VPN service?

 

[R_1]

I have used PIA (Private internet Access), NordVPN, and I am currently using Surfshark.

of the three I have not noticed much of a difference in speed or connections, with PIA streaming on netflix was hit or miss, Surfshark is working a treat for streaming I have had no issues on that front like the other two.

surfshark allows more concurrent connections

 

[1PW]

Hello @TechiGamer

Concerning only speed, the relatively new WireGuard® technology is making its way into increasingly more provider's offerings as an alternative to, or a replacement for, the OpenVPN protocol. While maintaining security, the new WireGuard protocol is certainly faster. WireGuard's encryption uses the speedy ChaCha20, a derivative of Salsa20 and is more than adequate for consumer use.

As far as remaining anonymous, as long as the VPN client is able to pass all DNS leak tests, you should be okay unless your concerns are in other areas.

Reliability is subjected to the shortcomings of all of the "links in the chain". Member @R_1 shows the wisdom to have tried different providers and move on if unsatisfied. Excellent!

A remarkable spreadsheet of VPN service comparisons may be had from https://thatoneprivacysite.net/ with the caveat that it has not been updated since the middle of last year. Since more than 200+ providers exist, the "Privacy Guy" brings out additional categories of consideration.

HTH

 

[TechiGamer]

Awesome, thank you. I want to be able to access geo-blocked content which is why I have been wanting to subscribe to a VPN.

It would be great to here some more opinions.

 

[dat789]

That is quite an exhaustive list of VPN details there! Thank you for sharing that! I wish I had seen this before making a decision on a provider last month. I went with ExpressVPN -- pricey for a router solution.

 

[Ewing]

I currently use NordVPN. It's fast and easy to use. Is really safe nordvpn with torrent??

 

[Encryption+]

I use Surfbouncer which has always worked well for me. They also have Wireguard which as mentioned above is significantly faster and better at getting past geo-restrictions in places like China.

 

[1PW]

Is [it] really safe [using] nordvpn with torrent??

Hello @Ewing

Please consider reading: Peer-to-Peer (P2P) traffic with NordVPN

Your question then becomes: When optimized, is NordVPN's P2P encryption safe? I would tend to believe it is.

HTH

 

[1PW]

I want to be able to access geo-blocked content

Hello @TechiGamer

Perhaps it would be best to ask specifically what are other locals successfully using in the geographic location in question.

HTH

 

[dlanbrooke]

I currently use WideVPN , and wireguard vpn fast speed than other protocols like openvpn and ikev2 .

 

[monsterousdragon]

I currently use NordVPN. Have tried IPVanish earlier. Prefer Nord more.

 

[Indrani83]

A virtual private network (VPN) gives you online privacy and anonymity by creating a personal network from a public internet connection. VPNs mask your internet protocol (IP) address so your online actions are virtually untraceable. most vital , VPN services establish secure and encrypted connections to supply greater privacy than even a secured Wi-Fi hotspot.
1.NordVPN
2.ExpressVPN
3.PureVPN
4.LunaVPN