VPN Review Methodology

What we consider

• Privacy: logging claims, account data, privacy policy clarity, and jurisdiction context.
• Security: encryption, leak protection, kill switch support, and app security features.
• Usability: app quality, setup experience, supported platforms, and beginner friendliness.
• Performance: speed expectations, connection reliability, and practical tradeoffs.
• Access: server locations, streaming support, travel use cases, and network restrictions.
• Value: price, refund terms, plan limits, renewal caveats, and offer transparency.

Testing approach

VPN checks should include visible IP address, ISP or organisation, approximate location, DNS leak behaviour, WebRTC leak behaviour, and whether the user experience is understandable for non-technical users.

Affiliate relationships

We may earn a commission from some VPN providers. Affiliate relationships can influence which products are commercially available to promote, but review pages should still explain limitations, tradeoffs, and who a product may not suit.

Pricing and availability

VPN pricing, promotions, features, supported platforms, and refund terms can change. Always check the provider's official website before buying.

Not a guarantee of anonymity

A VPN can help mask your visible IP address and protect traffic on many networks, but it does not make you anonymous by itself. Browser tracking, account logins, cookies, device fingerprints, payment records, and unsafe behaviour can still identify you.