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Can Anybody Recommend a Great VPN? (Preferably Free?)

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Can Anybody Recommend a Great VPN? (Preferably Free?)

HappyDude20

macrumors 68040

Original poster

Jul 13, 2008 3,118

Los Angeles, Ca

Hello all,

I’m looking for a VPN to install to my new MBP. I feel like every other YouTube video has an influencer recommend another VPN service and I don’t know which to trust.

Obviously one that is fast and reliable are preferred. Free would be spectacular.

Zenithal

macrumors G3
Sep 10, 2009 9,669 10,811
If it's free it's slow or they leach data from you. I like PIA myself. It's fairly cheap. You can peruse the net for sales codes. They'll probably have an Easter sale.

HappyDude20

macrumors 68040

Original poster

Jul 13, 2008 3,118

Los Angeles, Ca

Checking it out. $80 for 2 years doesn’t seem bad at all. I’ll download the app right now but will hold off on buying a subscription in case they do offer an easter sale as you suggested.

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Checking it out. $80 for 2 years doesn’t seem bad at all. I’ll download the app right now but will hold off on buying a subscription in case they do offer an easter sale as you suggested.
I use Proton VPN on all my devices. They offer a free and paid service. The free service has ZERO ads, however it operates on slower speeds. Proton VPN is based in Switzerland which is a nation with a significant amount of internet privacy (more than that of the US). It also supports p2p and Tor.

Good luck!

Zenithal

macrumors G3
Sep 10, 2009 9,669 10,811
Checking it out. $80 for 2 years doesn’t seem bad at all. I’ll download the app right now but will hold off on buying a subscription in case they do offer an easter sale as you suggested.
Whoah, yes, $80 is too much for 2 years. Definitely wait for a sale or look for codes. NordVPN is good, too, but despite their name they are Panama based, IIRC.

I like PIA despite it being an American company. Admittedly, they have proven in court they don't log, and even if the articles were sponsored by them in some form, a court is a court, and if you don't have logs, then that's sticking to your priorities. If you do get PIA, I suggest reading up how to set up the VPN on your computer because sometimes one method is faster than the other; setting up the VPN in a browser over their app.

maxjohnson2

macrumors 6502
Mar 24, 2017
This is one case where you get what you pay for. If it's free, it could mean they use your data for at least for marketing reason.

I personally use PIA which is fast and reliable. I heard good things about NordVPN.

MacNut

macrumors Core

Jan 4, 2002 22,324 8,873

CT

Not if you want free.

Tech198

macrumors P6

Mar 21, 2011 15,603 2,070

Australia, Perth

Hello all,

I’m looking for a VPN to install to my new MBP. I feel like every other YouTube video has an influencer recommend another VPN service and I don’t know which to trust.

Obviously one that is fast and reliable are preferred. Free would be spectacular.
There is really no such thing as a great free VPN... You pay for for better service.. even if its only a few dollars.

If people want free, then you get what you deserve. PIA IS based in the U.S after all. But i havana't use any that were free.

Healer Flame

macrumors 68000
Feb 1, 2019 1,519
Bitdefender is a paid app but all in one. Its got anti virus, vpn, cleaner..etc...

stubeeef

macrumors 68030
Aug 10, 2004 2,702
Thanks, looking at PIA, but which way is better to set up? Not done any of this yet.

is PIA only iOS? doesnt list laptops or desktops unless I missed it.
Last edited: Apr 24, 2019

steve23094

macrumors 68030
Apr 23, 2013 2,847 1,617
https://thatoneprivacysite.net/ has in-depth reviews of VPN services untainted by click through advertising.

EDIT 18/11/20: I can no longer confidently recommend this site as unbiased. They have recently sold their content to another company which has advertising disguised as ‘Top Ten lists’.
Last edited: Nov 17, 2020

Nigel Goodman

macrumors regular

Jun 29, 2017

UK

I use Proton VPN on all my devices. They offer a free and paid service. The free service has ZERO ads, however it operates on slower speeds. Proton VPN is based in Switzerland which is a nation with a significant amount of internet privacy (more than that of the US). It also supports p2p and Tor.
2nd vote for Proton VPN. For all the reasons stated. I use the basic paid version which is more than adequate.

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Gravydog316

macrumors 6502

May 17, 2016

Canada

I need something just so I can watch stuff here in Canada.
Even previews of tv shows on YouTube are now getting blocked "Not Available in Your Country"

Like, really?! I can't even watch clips of Conan on YouTube anymore!!

(what i want to watch now is Dark Side of the Ring from VICE (since i used to rassle, but nope)

is there something besides VPN I can use??
sooo stupid

HappyDude20

macrumors 68040

Original poster

Jul 13, 2008 3,118

Los Angeles, Ca

There seem to be dozens upon dozens of VPN paid services and it can be tough to choose one. I'm wondering both which paid VPN service you would recommend and which FREE VPN service is good enough to recommend as well?

KaliYoni

macrumors regular
Feb 19, 2016
Here is a guide from a product review site I've had good luck with (I haven't subscribed to a VPN, though) on several purchases:
www.nytimes.com

The Best VPN Service

We’ve researched and tested top VPNs to recommend the best not just for speed but for transparency and trustworthiness too.

www.nytimes.com

www.nytimes.com

I'd say even if you disagree with the ratings, the article has some good points to think about when choosing a VPN.
Last edited: Feb 26, 2021

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Never ever use a free VPN.

Private Internet Access
NordVPN
SurfShark
ProtonVPN is the way to go. It’s free version is excellent although it’s limited servers and slower speed makes it compelling to upgrade to a paid plan.

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RunsForFun

macrumors demi-god
Nov 6, 2017 1,181
Mullvad. They're one of the few that offer Wireguard.
Mullvad. They're one of the few that offer Wireguard.
SurfShark offers that as well.

iRock1

macrumors 65816
Apr 23, 2011 1,029
ProtonVPN is great. And it is free.

Erehy Dobon

macrumors 68020

Feb 16, 2018 2,094 1,921

No service

I am currently using SurfShark as my primary VPN. I also have a TrustZone account but I think that's going to expire in a few months.

The free ones are worth the price you pay.
Mullvad. They're one of the few that offer Wireguard.
as does PIA

K4sper

macrumors newbie
Apr 25, 2020
I have Windscribe installed. It gives me 15gb a month for free and I think that's really fair. I am happy to have it for the rare cases that I need it.

Airsculpture

macrumors regular
Oct 14, 2020
Another vote for PIA.

Good speed, no storing of logs.

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