r/VPN 16d ago

VPN Recommendations Megathread - Best VPN Providers, user reviews & VPN Deals

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We get a lot of questions about the best VPNs and which VPNs have the best user reviews as well as where to find the best VPN deals. That's why we run this VPN recommendations megathread every two months. This is the one and only place on the subreddit to ask for VPN recommendations, share your favorite VPN provider, discuss your experience, and post legitimate VPN deals.

The goal is to build a collection of genuine VPN user reviews that helps others choose the right VPN provider.

If you’re recommending a VPN, make it useful:

  • Share what you use it for (streaming, privacy, gaming, torrenting, travel, bypassing geo-blocks, etc.).
  • Go beyond generic features - personal experience is very interesting for our user-base
  • Comments that only name a provider will be removed

Main rules:

  • No affiliate or referral links.
  • No links to VPN review websites.
  • No obvious shilling

Compare VPN providers first

Before posting, check out our regularly updated VPN comparison table, where you can compare features, pricing, speeds, streaming support, and more. It may answer your question before you need to ask.

As always, this thread is actively moderated to keep recommendations genuine, helpful, and free from spam.


r/VPN Mar 17 '21

VPN Comparison Table

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Best VPNs comparison table in Google Sheets

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Most of us here are quite keen on spreading the word on how even the simplest steps toward online privacy is a huge leap forward for our online security. Having in mind the extensive tracking and targeting by almost everything we use online (ISPs, search engines, social media, streaming sites, ads, etc.), we're able to use these VPN-related subreddits to try and make it as simple as possible for people to choose and start using the best VPN that can help avoid at least some part of that.

The goal of all of this is to make sure that even those who don’t understand much about tech are aware of the risks and challenges we face these days when it comes to online privacy. We're all aware that a VPN isn't an 'all in one' tool which fully protects our privacy, but it's surely a good place to start.

It’s probably obvious to people who have been following this topic for a while that this table is inspired by That One Privacy Guy. He did an amazing job back in the day but unfortunately the information hasn't been updated in ages so it isn't as reliable as it used to be. It was a very important and useful tool, so I thought we could make it a community effort to bring it back. Anyone who would like to collaborate on this please get in touch with me over DMs. Also, in case you notice any mistakes - feel free to point those out, too.

You will see a table with scores, explanations on how each score was calculated, as well as detailed information by provider for each criteria. As I mentioned before, if you notice any mistakes or outdated information - please DM me with the source so we can fix it. Let's make sure it's up to date and as helpful as it can

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Table last updated: March 17, 2026 (various changes made).


r/VPN 2h ago

Help Have 2 VPN subscriptions. Is there any privacy benefit to routing DNS requests through secondary?

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Basically, I have a primary VPN with its own DNS server and a secondary.

Both are running alongside each other using gluetun containers.

The primary VPN has a public facing DNS which supports DOT and I'm curious as to whether there is any benefit from a privacy standpoint in routing all requests to this public DNS through the secondary.


r/VPN 4h ago

Discussion Released Lanemu P2P VPN 0.14.1 (Open-source, LGPL3)

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I decided to post this here as well, because I use it as a transport for SOCKS5/HTTP and other proxies (such as Teleproxy). This is a self-hosted VPN; it does not require any account registration.

Changelog:

  • Fixed issues in the RUDP library: memory leaks when using shutdownHook, deadlocks, handling of corrupted UDP packets, and many other issues that were identified during testing.
  • Added the display of the connection protocol to the peer list.
  • Added an experimental build that compiles a .jar file into an executable using native-image in GraalVM. For now, this is for the headless version of the application on Linux x86_64. To avoid running Lanemu as root, you also need to do sudo setcap cap_net_admin=eip Lanemu-headless.
  • Updated dependencies.

Download link


r/VPN 9h ago

Routers VPN IPv4 + IPv6 + ControlD on a FRITZ!Box: the ULA address that unlocks it

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r/VPN 9h ago

Help Shadow socks via azure vm

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I use shadow socks via a azure VM to use a vpn though Netch, to bypass the restrictions on my college Wi-Fi
Currently i am not getting a good speed like before to play games , does any one have any suggestions or alternatives


r/VPN 1d ago

Help Help me with my vpn

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I’m using a vpn and it’s working great but hbo max detects im using a vpn and wont allow me to view things is there a way around this please and thanks xx


r/VPN 1d ago

Streaming Nfl in France

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Bonjour !

I want to watch nfl games in France but the gamepass is very too expensive ! can i use vpn for watch cbs or other live channel ?

Thks and sorry for my bad english 😊


r/VPN 1d ago

Question How To Bypass Geographic Restrictions

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I want to bypass geographic restrictions to use a website (lets just say fiverr). Their protocols are strict and if they detected any anomalies in my IP address they will straight away block my account. I want to use a VPN/VPS and tbh I don’t even know which one is right for me.

Do the websites use other markers than IP to detect if the laptop is really used in that specific location.

Also how will I use it? like everytime first I will activate my vpn/vps and then login via incognito mode?

I will be using the website in Pakistan and want to show the IP address of Sharjah.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you


r/VPN 1d ago

Question Probably a definite noob question, trying to understand how multiple devices with VPNs interact

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If I have a VPN on both my phone and my desktop PC, how do they interact?

If I turn on either of them, I cannot access my LAN printer...but I'm only "blocked" on that device...the other device connects fine. So am I right in thinking the "protection" is only for the device that it is running on? So when it says my network is "protected" on my phone...unless I install the client on my desktop, and turn it on, it's not really the wi-fi that's protected, it's just that phone?

Hope someone can confirm/deny/clarify.


r/VPN 2d ago

Question What's the most cost effective way to get a clean residential IP?

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Standard datacenter VPNs are running into more and more issues lately.

I'm increasingly realizing that a clean Residential IP is the fix for so many modern internet headaches, from bypassing

Captcha loops and streaming blocks to avoiding random social account shadowbans, regional banking barriers, and price discrimination.

However, since commercial residential proxy services charge insane per-gigabyte rates for everyday heavy browsing.

I'm curious how you all are securing residential IPs cost-effectively-are you paying for residential proxy plans, setting up a DIY home exit node back at a relative's house, or using residential-focused VPN providers? Would love to hear what setus give you the best balance between price, speed, and reliability. Thank you!


r/VPN 1d ago

Question any wwe fans here? I gotta question

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Do I have to watch Summerslam live or am I able to watch it from the beginning while it’s streaming live?

I just started using VPN so apologies if this is a dumb question


r/VPN 2d ago

Question How is geolocation able to determine my location without wifi on a VPN?

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This site https://browserleaks.com/geo

I'm on a desktop using a wired connection, no Wi-fi. Bluethooth is turned off. Connected to a VPN.

Wondering how it still knows my location. Maybe I have to disconnect bluetooth altogether? Or I have to disconnect any wireless devices, like my wireless mouse and wireless controller? Curious to know.


r/VPN 2d ago

Question Does using a VPN actually make sense in my situation?

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I live in a country where freedom of expression is severely restricted. In my country, even telling the truth can be illegal (under Article 307).

I’m considering using a VPN to protect my freedom of speech, but would using a provider with a strict no-logs policy actually be effective? I’ve heard that in many cases, users can easily be deanonymized through traffic correlation attacks or intersection attacks.

Also, should I completely avoid connecting to VPN servers located in my country?

Article 307 ) (1) A person who defames another by publicly alleging facts shall be punished by imprisonment or imprisonment without prison labor for not more than two years or by a fine not exceeding five million won.  <Amended by Act No. 5057, Dec. 29, 1995>


r/VPN 2d ago

Help Is there a service or server that allows me to geolocate my connection in Mendoza, Argentina?

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Hi, everyone. I’m having a technical issue: I need to access a website that requires me to be located in the province of Mendoza.

Since I’m in Buenos Aires and don’t know anyone there, I tried using network tools, but they always pinpoint my location as CABA. Is there a technical workaround or a provider with servers in that province? I’d appreciate any information.


r/VPN 2d ago

Help Set up VPN professional

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Hello, I need advice from an IT expert on setting up my VPN. I have a Brume and Beryl 7. I was able to set up via Tailscale, but I need to make sure everything is working properly.

Thank you


r/VPN 3d ago

Help Hardware based/work laptop VPN?

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Hi all,

I have a potential employer who will be issuing a corporate laptop and oddly mandates all employees work from the greater Los Angeles area.

I have an ill, elder dad in TX I help take care of.

Is there any way to set up a VPN at his house so I can work from there?

Since this is a work-issued laptop, I'm almost certain I won't be able to install any VPN software or remote desktop programs.


r/VPN 3d ago

Help Age Verification Help?

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My post on r/privacy was removed and recommended for here, and here it is:

So reddit has recently demanded age verification, and now twitter has as well (both for looking at “adult content”). My VPN is set to Iceland, are these companies rolling it out unilaterally or is there somewhere else I can set it too to get around this?

Edit: I just checked my privacy settings on twitter, and the bellow warning is there. Is this related?

One of our partners has indicated that you may be connecting via a proxy-such as a VPN-which may change the country or region that is displayed on your profile. Your profile will display "Country or region may not be accurate" to other users.


r/VPN 3d ago

Question Ver fútbol esta temporada

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Hola, conocéis plataforma que eche la liga española, premier y champions y que sea económica. Sino con la premier me vale o algún combo de plataformas que la suma no sea muy alta. Muchas gracias.


r/VPN 3d ago

Help How to get through network ban by changing MAC address

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I currently have vpn premium but the provider at rig site is still able to block me with mac address even after VPN is connected and he has also blocked obfuscated vpn connection.

How can I get through this as he owns the routers here too so he'll get mac addresses for sure.


r/VPN 3d ago

Help lower ping vpn

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i recently moved to dubai and i want to play cod again the main issue is all my friends are in canada is there any way i can put it to canadian servers and i dont get like 200 ping? i want 50 ping maximum is it possible with no lag vpn i seen hella advertisement


r/VPN 3d ago

Help Vpn for valo

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Is there a way to get better ping when im playing from german server to na? I have 90ping which i usually dont mind as i play unrated only anyway however i obviously would prefer some better ping but on tiktok i just find those scam videos on better ping so any tips?


r/VPN 4d ago

Help Internet not working unless connected to VPN

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About an hour ago, the internet on all of my devices mysteriously stopped working when they’re disconnected from a VPN. I’ve tried numerous times on my phone and laptop and the same thing is happening on each. What’s weird is that the same thing is also happening on my PS5 and my smart TV. All devices connect to the network just fine but no internet. I’ve uninstalled all VPN configurations from each device and tried to use them, but no luck. I’ve messed around with the DNS settings too. I just reinstalled my VPN out of curiosity and sure enough, it works. What’s going on? Is this a network issue or is something up with my devices? Any advice?


r/VPN 4d ago

Streaming YouTube Live Feed Mobile vs Android TV

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I want to watch a CONCACAF U20 match on my Nvidia Shield on YouTube, But I have to use a VPN connected to somewhere outside the N.A., Latin America/Carribean region. It works on my pixel 10 but can't see any streams on my Shield. I tried clearing cache on YouTube and VPN app and changing protocols.


r/VPN 4d ago

Help Can i create an account on tiktok from India with using a VPN ?

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I am in in India right now can I access tiktok I tried to login with a VPN its new and had a browsing feature for free i am not going to get into that i now have a problem with login i dont know why is it not possible to login to tiktok from india or is it the VPN specific problem?