How we review

At AllThingsVPN, every review is the result of real, hands-on testing by our team — using our own paid subscriptions, standardized hardware, and a consistent methodology applied across every VPN we evaluate. We purchase every subscription ourselves. We’ve never accepted a free account from a VPN company, and no provider can pay to improve their rating.

60+

VPNs Tested

2024

Testing Since

Rating Categories

100%

Independent

How a VPN Gets Reviewed

Every VPN goes through the same five-step process before a score is published.

1	We buy the subscription Using our own funds, we purchase the VPN service just like any regular user — no special access, no media accounts.
2	Install & test across devices We install each VPN on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and streaming devices. Every platform gets its own hands-on evaluation.
3	Run our test suite Speed tests, leak tests, streaming checks, kill switch stress tests, and security analysis using Wireshark and our proprietary tools — run multiple times over the testing period.
4	Score each category objectively Results are fed into our rating calculators. Scores are determined by data — not gut feeling.
5	Retest & keep up to date VPNs change. We revisit every review regularly — re-running speed tests, streaming checks, and updating scores to reflect the current state of each service.

What We Score

Every VPN receives an overall score built from nine categories, each weighted by importance.

Category	Weight	What We Test
🔒 Privacy	20%	Logging policy, jurisdiction, audits, diskless servers, and past behavior.
📺 Streaming	15%	We test 120+ services including Netflix, iPlayer, Disney+, Hulu, and more.
⚡ Speed	15%	Tested 3× per week across servers on 5 continents using our own proprietary tool.
🛡️ Security	15%	Encryption, leak tests, kill switch, protocols, and post-quantum cryptography.
🌍 Server Locations	10%	Country count, city-level options, total server count, and global distribution.
👆 User Experience	10%	Ease of use, app quality, and platform coverage across all major devices.
🔄 Torrenting	5%	P2P speeds, kill switch reliability, and server availability for file sharing.
📱 Device Compatibility	5%	Apps for desktop, mobile, streaming devices, routers, and browser extensions.
✨ Extra Features	5%	Split tunneling, ad blocking, multi-hop, obfuscation, and more.

Our Editorial Promise

We take our independence seriously. Here’s what that means in practice:

We will never accept payment to review or re-rate a VPN service.
We will never accept a complimentary subscription from a VPN provider.
We purchase every subscription ourselves, out of our own budget.
We have no ownership stake in any VPN company we review.
Our scores are determined by data — not commercial relationships.

Meet Our Review Team

Every review on AllThingsVPN is written and verified by our core team of VPN specialists.

JK	Jonas Kazlauskas — Lead Reviewer Jonas leads our VPN testing program. With a background in network security, he oversees our rating methodology and handles in-depth technical analysis for flagship reviews.
TŽ	Tomas Žukauskas — Security Analyst Tomas specializes in VPN security testing — running leak audits, Wireshark traffic analysis, and kill switch stress tests. He’s the team’s go-to on encryption and protocols.
MJ	Marius Jonavičius — Streaming Specialist Marius manages our streaming test suite across 120+ platforms worldwide. He tracks unblocking success rates and keeps our streaming scores current through continuous testing.
LP	Linas Paulauskas — Speed & Performance Linas runs our proprietary speed testing tool, collecting data multiple times a week from servers across five continents. He also benchmarks torrenting and latency performance.
AV	Andrius Vasiliauskas — UX & Apps Reviewer Andrius evaluates every VPN’s apps across desktop, mobile, and streaming devices. He focuses on usability, device compatibility, and day-to-day experience in real-world conditions.