VyprVPN Review

Video Review of VyprVPN

The Rundown

Now that we’ve gone over the basic information behind VyprVPN, let’s dive deep.

How Does VyprVPN Protect My Data?

The point of a VPN is to encrypt your web activity and hide your IP address from your Internet Service Provider, or any hacker that may be sniffing around for it. Here’s how VyprVPN kept our data secure.

• Switzerland headquarters: Some countries like the U.S., our homeland, are members of the international surveillance alliance Five Eyes, Nine Eyes and 14 Eyes. That allows member countries to demand data from companies, including VPNs, in any other member country. That’s why we prefer VPNs like VyprVPN, which are based in non-member countries, Switzerland in this case. Plus, Switzerland’s Federal Data Protection Act provides some of the strongest privacy protections globally.
• Privacy policy: Who actually reads the fine print in service agreements? We do, and we were pretty satisfied with VyprVPN’s privacy policy. In it, the company states that they don’t log our web activity, timestamps, IP addresses, or other information related to our usage of the VPN. Rather, they only keep account information like our:
  • Names
  • Email addresses
  • Payment information or physical address
  • Phone numbers.

  Once we stopped using the VPN and canceled our subscription, Golden Frog, VyprVPN’s parent company, deleted our data. Compared to other VPNs that log a lot more information, not to mention share it with third parties, VyprVPN keeps only the minimum amount of information necessary to uphold our accounts.

• Encryption: To encrypt our data, VyprVPN uses WireGuard and OpenVPN, both industry-leading protocols that security experts trust. A little more on each:
  • WireGuard: WireGuard represents the cutting edge of VPN technology. It’s a lean, modern protocol that uses state-of-the-art cryptography. With deployment only requiring about 4,000 lines of code compared to OpenVPN’s 100,000+, it delivers faster speeds and it’s easier to audit for security vulnerabilities1.
  • OpenVPN: OpenVPN is the gold standard when it comes to VPNs. Bypassing firewalls, many say that it’s the ideal combination of performance, security and speed. The best part? It’s completely crowd-sourced to prevent surveillance agencies from tampering.2 If privacy is a huge concern for you, use OpenVPN as your encryption method.

  We’re more than happy with VyprVPN’s privacy jurisdiction, privacy policy, and encryption methods, making it a super trustworthy VPN. Not to mention that it passed our two security tests, the DNS and WebRTC leak tests. Some more info on each:

• DNS leak test: Just as every address (123 Main Street) has a longitude and latitude, every website (Google.com) has a unique IP address. The purpose of a VPN is to hide these IP addresses in an encrypted tunnel so no one knows what we’re doing online. In a DNS leak test from the aptly named DNSLeakTest.com, we found no leaks with VyprVPN connected. Solid!
• WebRTC leak test: The next test we performed surrounded something called WebRTC. Basically, WebRTC is a function used in video chats, file shares, and live streaming. It allows different devices to communicate directly with each other as opposed to going through an intermediate server. While that’s great for speed, it’s not so great for security, as it requires the devices to know one another’s private IP addresses. Using a WebRTC leak test from ExpressVPN, we found that our private IP addresses stayed private with VyprVPN. Instead, it display the IP address that the VPN gave us, as it should. All in all, VyprVPN passed our security tests with flying colors.

What Features Does VyprVPN Have?

Now that we know we can trust it, let’s talk about what the VPN does, and what we could do while connected.

• Kill switch: To us, kill switches are to VPNs as airbags are to cars; sure, we don’t want to have to use them, but in an emergency we’ll be glad that they’re there. In a nutshell, kill switches make sure that even if our VPN fails, our web browsers will shut down immediately so that our Internet Service Provider still can’t see our activity. And if VyprVPN were a car, it would have airbags, as they provide kill switches on all compatible devices.
• Torrenting: Need to download Linux distributions or share large creative files? While we always recommend respecting copyright laws, you can torrent freely with VyprVPN protecting your privacy. The VPN doesn’t throttle P2P traffic, making it a solid choice for legitimate file sharing.
• Netflix: VyprVPN lets us connect to servers in different countries to access region-specific shows and movies on Netflix. That being said, not all of VyprVPN’s servers will work with Netflix, or other streaming services, for that matter. That’s why it didn’t make our list of the best VPNs for Netflix. That being said, not all of VyprVPN’s servers will work with Netflix, or other streaming services, for that matter. Here’s which servers work on the major streaming networks:
  • Netflix: U.S, U.K, Canada, Germany
  • Hulu: U.S, U.K, Canada, Germany
  • Prime Video: U.S, U.K, Germany
  • Disney +: U.S, Canada.
  • HBO GO: U.S
• Split tunneling: VyprVPN’s split tunneling feature only works on Mac and Android devices. It lets you route specific apps through the VPN while others use your regular connection. Unfortunately, iOS users still can’t access this feature due to Apple’s restrictions. Plus, it still didn’t make our list of the best Android VPNs.
• IP addresses: Much to our delight, everytime we connected to VyprVPN we got a completely new IP address, which kept us really invisible online. For users who need consistency — maybe you’re managing social media accounts or accessing IP-restricted services — VyprVPN offers dedicated IP addresses for an additional fee. This gives you the same IP address every time while ensuring you’re the only one using it.

How Fast is VyprVPN?

“Slow and steady” might work for tortoises, but when you’re trying to stream the latest episode of your favorite show, speed matters. During our testing, VyprVPN delivered mixed results — Mac users will enjoy snappy connections, but Windows users might experience frustrating delays. This’ll be particularly noticeable for gaming where every millisecond to count.

How Much Does VyprVPN Cost?

VyprVPN has dramatically slashed their prices, making them one of the most wallet-friendly options we’ve tested. Their straightforward pricing structure means no hidden fees or surprise charges — just pick your commitment level and you’re good to go. They don’t even increase their prices at renewal. Here’s the breakdown:

What Devices Does VyprVPN Work On?

Finally, before you buy VyprVPN, make sure it works on the devices you want to connect it to! That includes:

• Windows
• macOS
• Android
• iOS
• Routers
• Smart TVs
• Amazon Fire TV
• Android TV
• QNAP.

That covers pretty much every device in a modern smart home, and you can protect up to five devices simultaneously with a single subscription.

Recap: Is VyprVPN Worth It?

VyprVPN hits the sweet spot for budget-conscious users who want solid privacy protection without emptying their wallets. The Swiss jurisdiction and no-logs policy give you genuine privacy, while features like torrenting support add real value. Sure, Windows users might grumble about the latency, and it won’t satisfy hardcore gamers — that’s why it doesn’t show up on our list of the best gaming VPNs — but for increasing your day-to-day privacy while engaging in standard browsing activities, it’s pretty tough to beat.