What are the Best Anonymous VPN Services? [VPN REVIEWS 2017]

[Naster]

There are so many VPN Services these days so that it becomes difficult to choose which VPN provider to go with.

Guys, what is your experience with the different VPN Service providers?

1- What is the best VPN service for you? and why?

2- What about Usability?

3- What about Security?

4- What about Anonymity? (example Zero-log policy)

5- Any proven Zero-log policy available? (if Yes, please add an external link as reference)

6- Why do you "trust" this provider?

7- Which one is offering:
    A) the best VPN for torrenting
    B) the best vpn for android
    B) the best vpn for iOS
    C) the best vpn router?
   
8- The best vpn for China?

9- When Using VPN, which Protocol(s) are you using and Why? (for example IPSec, L2TP, etc...)

10- Finally, what do you think about their (current) pricing?

Please be consistent and structured in your reply. You don't have to reply to all questions, and feel free to add more information if you have.

[Naster]

Guys, what are the Best Anonymous VPN Services for you?

[Noe!]

Guys, what are the Best Anonymous VPN Services for you?

Sometimes if I want to use VPN, I use Zenmate for Desktop and my Android phone, very comfortable to use and simple..

[illinest]

Private Internet Access is my go-to VPN. They are reputable and the service is excellent, with a wide variety of servers to choose from around the globe. They do not keep logs, and this was tested in an FBI case last year: https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-providers-no-logging-claims-tested-in-fbi-case-160312/

Service runs $6.95/month, but is $3.33/month if you sign up for 12 months of service. I've been using them for years, and I highly recommend them.

[Naster]

Private Internet Access is my go-to VPN. They are reputable and the service is excellent, with a wide variety of servers to choose from around the globe. They do not keep logs, and this was tested in an FBI case last year: https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-providers-no-logging-claims-tested-in-fbi-case-160312/

Interesting article. I'm reading it.
What about AirVPN, ExpressVPN, NordVPN, PureVPN they have also very good reputation.

[Naster]

Private Internet Access is my go-to VPN. They are reputable and the service is excellent, with a wide variety of servers to choose from around the globe. They do not keep logs, and this was tested in an FBI case last year: https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-providers-no-logging-claims-tested-in-fbi-case-160312/

Well, PIA is a TorrentFreak sponsor and PIA they keep somehow some logs, but these logs can't be traced back to the user If he used some anonymous payment methods like BTC. Meaning, if this guy had used payment method that could potentially link back to him, then they would have had, may be some evidence.
I think, all these providers outside USA do the same?
Also even those in USA like IPVanish, they might rely on other providers in other countries, how to be sure that these providers (colocation space etc..) don't keep logs as they might be in juridiction where it's a MUST. I mean, let's forget where the VPN provider is "sitting", and think about the countries where they rent these servers.
Also don't forget the fact that PIA is a US-based company..

IPVanish says for example that they own and have physical control over their entire operational infrastructure, including the servers, unlike Unlike many other VPN services.

But there is one point I don't understand. We are saying "Be careful with US-based VPN Providers". At the same time, it's said:

the US, one of the few countries that do not have a mandatory data retention policy.

Taken from this page:

https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-anonymous-review-160220/

Can someone explain me this please? It's really confusing.

[AnotherBTCNoob]

I use Ivacy. Excellent service.

[Naster]

As a VPN Accounts Reseller, I tested a lot of VPN providers and I found out that 90% of them rely in many countries to the same Server Providers. The question now would be, can they really guarantee your anonymity if they don't control the infrastructures?
In opposite to IPVanish which has its own infrastructure worldwide.
What is still better?

[marky89]

Also don't forget the fact that PIA is a US-based company..

IPVanish says for example that they own and have physical control over their entire operational infrastructure, including the servers, unlike Unlike many other VPN services.

But there is one point I don't understand. We are saying "Be careful with US-based VPN Providers". At the same time, it's said:

the US, one of the few countries that do not have a mandatory data retention policy.

Taken from this page:

https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-anonymous-review-160220/

Can someone explain me this please? It's really confusing.

The US is actually a good place to run a no-log VPN service. Legally, many other countries mandate VPN providers to log some information about their users. This is not the case in the US. One can more likely trust a US company that says they don't log, because legally they can get away with it. This was proven by the case last year, where PIA was unable to provide any information about a suspected hoaxer except for his/her general location of Southern California (many millions of people).

Just like you need to trust companies that say they don't log, you need to trust companies at their word that they actually control their infrastructure. At least in the case of PIA, we know they were not logging IP addresses as of last year and they are not legally mandated to.

[Naster]

Also don't forget the fact that PIA is a US-based company..

IPVanish says for example that they own and have physical control over their entire operational infrastructure, including the servers, unlike Unlike many other VPN services.

But there is one point I don't understand. We are saying "Be careful with US-based VPN Providers". At the same time, it's said:

the US, one of the few countries that do not have a mandatory data retention policy.

Taken from this page:

https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-anonymous-review-160220/

Can someone explain me this please? It's really confusing.

The US is actually a good place to run a no-log VPN service. Legally, many other countries mandate VPN providers to log some information about their users. This is not the case in the US. One can more likely trust a US company that says they don't log, because legally they can get away with it. This was proven by the case last year, where PIA was unable to provide any information about a suspected hoaxer except for his/her general location of Southern California (many millions of people).

Just like you need to trust companies that say they don't log, you need to trust companies at their word that they actually control their infrastructure. At least in the case of PIA, we know they were not logging IP addresses as of last year and they are not legally mandated to.

so saying that, you will rather trust IPVanish - US based company than ExpressVPN - British Virgin Islands (BVI) company that is basically a british orverseas territory (even if they don't say that clearly - its under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom)?

Also note that mandatory data retention in the States is no longer in place, however, internet metadata is still retained for one year by many large US corporations such as Amazon through NSA surveillance programs succeeding operations like Prism and Muscular.

[13abyknight]

I have been 143 VPN from a few years now and never had any troubles with them. The monthly subscription comes cheap and has advanced features like port forwarding and of course does not store any logs. Have also tried RA4W VPN and it is pretty good too with various server locations for as cheap as $3/month.
None the less, there are countless number of VPNs out there today and almost all of them provide quality service at a very nominal cost.

[hasmukh_rawal]

Guys, what are the Best Anonymous VPN Services for you?

Well i would like to share my experience and feedback on Nord vpn , since i have use it for past few years.I came to know about nord VPN from one of my friend who was using personally for his website. Nord vpn is easy to setup and and simple to use. Its has Wide variety of servers available, including ultra-fast and ultra-secure servers with Up to six simultaneous connections, it should be increase now i hope so. Here in this vpn P2P is allowed with Multiple data centers and It also Supports all major operating systems, and this is the main reason which i was seeking for my Linux based system. The only cons i would like to add here is that  it doesn't block ad trackers.

[reflector]

Guys, what are the Best Anonymous VPN Services for you?

Sometimes if I want to use VPN, I use Zenmate for Desktop and my Android phone, very comfortable to use and simple..

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These are VPN plugin available for Opera or Chrome. This can provide a limited services without an enterprise authentication.  I would suggest you get Cisco VPN client connect. This can be trusted VPN for the companies and corporate projects. For using your own laptop or pc means you can use Zenmate, Betternet, Dotvpn and etc...

[Naster]

The only cons i would like to add here is that  it doesn't block ad trackers.

NordVPN has now a function to block ad trackers. PureVPN as well. IPVanish does not have it, but i think that's not the most important, as you can do it by using some browser plugins.

[marky89]

so saying that, you will rather trust IPVanish - US based company than ExpressVPN - British Virgin Islands (BVI) company that is basically a british orverseas territory (even if they don't say that clearly - its under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom)?

Regarding the British Virgin Islands, I'd have to look into their data retention laws. Given that various shady companies (like Bitfinex) are incorporated there, I bet their laws are fine and don't require logging. But research is in order, and I'm personally comfortable with PIA for now.

Also note that mandatory data retention in the States is no longer in place, however, internet metadata is still retained for one year by many large US corporations such as Amazon through NSA surveillance programs succeeding operations like Prism and Muscular.

Good point. Most VPNs have servers on AWS or Choopa, and this is why metadata is still recoverable in some cases. Maybe this is why, in the case referenced above, investigators knew that the alleged hoaxer resided in Southern California. Difficult for them to build a case off that, though.

[Pursuer]

there is a sub on reddit which I think was called /r/VPN which had a lot of good information. you should visit there. there is this site: https://thatoneprivacysite.net/ which I have also found it there which has an awesome spreadsheet (which used to be on google docs before but now moved to a standalone website) which compares a lot of VPN providers based on different criteria and ranks them. it also has other useful information in it. check out the "Detailed VPN Comparison" section. you can even download the .csv or .xlsx file on your computer.

[Naster]

there is a sub on reddit which I think was called /r/VPN which had a lot of good information. you should visit there. there is this site: https://thatoneprivacysite.net/ which I have also found it there which has an awesome spreadsheet (which used to be on google docs before but now moved to a standalone website) which compares a lot of VPN providers based on different criteria and ranks them. it also has other useful information in it. check out the "Detailed VPN Comparison" section. you can even download the .csv or .xlsx file on your computer.

Good stuff!

[DirtyMartini]

I'm using IPvanish on my laptop. Not sure bout the technical ins and outs but it came recommended to me so its the only one I've ever used - don't even have anything to compare it to. I currently pay about $26(AUD) every 3 months and pretty happy with that.

Interface/usability is great, it doesn't slow my computer down and it works perfectly for what I use it for (torrents, overseas tv etc), no complaints here but if anyone has a better suggestion for an alternative (perhaps a cheaper one?) I'm all ears..

[Naster]

I'm using IPvanish on my laptop. Not sure bout the technical ins and outs but it came recommended to me so its the only one I've ever used - don't even have anything to compare it to. I currently pay about $26(AUD) every 3 months and pretty happy with that.

Interface/usability is great, it doesn't slow my computer down and it works perfectly for what I use it for (torrents, overseas tv etc), no complaints here but if anyone has a better suggestion for an alternative (perhaps a cheaper one?) I'm all ears..

You asked about cheap one? 6$/Year, Check my signature 

But IPVanish.... It's US Based company, belongs to the Five Eyes (but they are activist), so some might say, you can trust them but i guess the majority will say "Don't".
Till now, they have been no negative report about IPVanish, and I tested them also: they are really really fast (I mean their network).

[Naster]

The only cons i would like to add here is that  it doesn't block ad trackers.

NordVPN has now a function to block ad trackers. PureVPN as well. IPVanish does not have it, but i think that's not the most important, as you can do it by using some browser plugins.

Yeah, PureVPN easily does that. That's why they are the top mountain.

They are the top mountain?? Where?