Tech - Preferred VPN

[Dorambo]

So, my current VPN is up, and I'm looking for a change. I currently use ProtonVPN, but I'm just tired of it.

What are y'all's thoughts on ExpressVPN? My IT Director swears by it. Surfshark maybe? I used to use Nord but word on the street says they log, eventhouhh I bet every VPN out there does some type of logging regardless of marketing.

I'm looking for that sweet midground. Not looking for TOR sites, or mass downloading, just mainly basic stuff.

 

[arander]

So, my current VPN is up, and I'm looking for a change. I currently use ProtonVPN, but I'm just tired of it.

What are y'all's thoughts on ExpressVPN? My IT Director swears by it. Surfshark maybe? I used to use Nord but word on the street says they log, eventhouhh I bet every VPN out there does some type of logging regardless of marketing.

I'm looking for that sweet midground. Not looking for TOR sites, or mass downloading, just mainly basic stuff.

Express VPN an Surfshark are both good alternatives. I use ExpressVPN now but used Surfshark before.

 

[Dorambo]

Express VPN an Surfshark are both good alternatives. I use ExpressVPN now but used Surfshark before.

So, Surfshark has 24 months for about 60 bucks, compared to EXVPN going for 100 bucks/1 year. I think Surfshark wins.

 

[taz6two]

So, my current VPN is up, and I'm looking for a change. I currently use ProtonVPN, but I'm just tired of it.

What are y'all's thoughts on ExpressVPN? My IT Director swears by it. Surfshark maybe? I used to use Nord but word on the street says they log, eventhouhh I bet every VPN out there does some type of logging regardless of marketing.

I'm looking for that sweet midground. Not looking for TOR sites, or mass downloading, just mainly basic stuff.

Curious as to why you have grown tired of ProtonVPN? I love the Mail service, I have even gifted a year to some family and friends.

-Taz

P.S. I also use https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/ for VPN

 

[Dorambo]

Idk. I guess I'm bored of it? I use protonmail, but just the free stuff. I have several mail accounts, haha.

 

[Dorambo]

Curious as to why you have grown tired of ProtonVPN? I love the Mail service, I have even gifted a year to some family and friends.

-Taz

P.S. I also use https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/ for VPN

Interesting service provider. I've never heard of them. I see it's up to 10 devices.

 

[Psy]

Out of curiosity, are you using a VPN to help shield info from DPG? I have seen multiple posts here stating it does not help for that but I was curious. I do not currently run one, but maybe I should!

 

[naamloseeen]

If logging is what you're worried about, ExpressVPN is a good option. They keep connection logs but don't keep traffic or activity logs, which is usually what you'd be worried about. The connection logs can't be used to identify individuals (which is not the case for all VPNs). This was proven when Turkish authorities seized one of their servers to investigate an assassination and failed to get useful information.

You can read about it here.

EDIT: And, for what it's worth, the other two mentioned in this thread (Surfshark and NordVPN) have similar no-log policies. But I'm not aware of any times either of them has been tested in the real world.

 

[Rusang]

I have used private internet access for years. Very easy to use.

 

[Knightly]

NordVPN is audited annually by PWC. If they stop publishing audit results that’s when I’d worry about logging.

Mullvad is another option, out of Sweden.

 

[eqtrader74]

Is setting up your own on AWS still decent? Streisand (or something like that)

 

[q8reflex]

It's better if you search for a VPN company with Residential IP's.

 

[Dorambo]

Out of curiosity, are you using a VPN to help shield info from DPG? I have seen multiple posts here stating it does not help for that but I was curious. I do not currently run one, but maybe I should!

No. Not at all. Not worried about that. They'll find who is injecting a third party program if they intend to. I don't think a VPN would even matter with DBG.

I use it for simple security. Wife. Kids. Etc.

 

[Dorambo]

It's better if you search for a VPN company with Residential IP's.

I'll check that out!

 

[Redbot]

I use and enjoy Mullvad. I don't promote it because they don't offer any kickbacks , there's no affiliate program or anything. But their wireguard support + port forwarding are great. https://mullvad.net/en/help/port-forwarding-and-mullvad/

 

[vantix]

PrivadoVPN is included with EasyNews.. If you're trying to kill more than one bird with one stone. That would give you a VPN provider and a Usenet account. Looks like they are still running their promo for $4 a month if you pay annually.

https://signup.easynews.com/special-unlimited-deal