The Classic Subject: Do you use a VPN service for privacy? What is the best service for you?

[deslocotoco]

Self explanatory.

Please share your thoughts with the rest of the community.

I’m in the process of contracting a VPN service and maybe this thread can help with the same question.

 

[Klaatu]

I don't use a VPN regularly, but when I need to do it I use VyprVPN. I'm very happy with it. It has servers from lots of different countries, it's fast, and the connections are stable. I also use Opera's built-in VPN for browsing sometimes.

 

[Noble]

I use bitdefender VPN paid, no issues with it for the last two years.

 

[we_are_borg]

I use VPN if i need to contact services that i do not fully trust or has geoblocking.

 

[cornnfedd]

I use NordVPN and also Torguard, both are great, probably recommend Nord as slightly better for the easier user interface etc.

This site is useful https://thatoneprivacysite.net/

 

[Creaky]

Just started using Surfshark, working well so far.

 

[MagicalAzareal]

I use whatever comes with Opera to get around geoblocks.

If I want to be really private (avoid potential embarrassment and what-not), I use Tor. Tor is the most private, but it's a bit slower than a VPN and some sites block it as bad actors occasionally make use of it due to it's anonymizing properties.

 

[AdamD]

I use Private internet access on and off, but mostly for work, as I need a Canadian IP for testings certain things.

 

[Replicant]

I use ProtonVPN here. They are the same company behind ProtonMail, a fully encrypted email service. Greatly satisfied with them and their pricing plan are very affordable, IMO.

 

[mysiteguy]

I suggest to folks to also set your router, firewall or whatever you use as your intermediary DNS server to use Quad 9 or similar privacy DNS server. This is in case you have any unknown DNS leaks these queries won't go to your internet provider.

 

[Solidus]

I use whatever comes with Opera

They sell your data. Whether or not you care about that, I don't know. But there it is.

I currently use Windscribe but intend on switching to Mullvad.

Side note: a VPN doesn't completely protect your privacy, you're still traceable and leave a unique fingerprint.

 

[MagicalAzareal]

They sell your data. Whether or not you care about that, I don't know. But there it is.

I currently use Windscribe but intend on switching to Mullvad.

Side note: a VPN doesn't completely protect your privacy, you're still traceable and leave a unique fingerprint.

You could always use Tor for when you're really concerned about privacy.