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.
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60+
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2024
Testing Since
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100%
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How a VPN Gets Reviewed
Every VPN goes through the same five-step process before a score is published.
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We buy the subscription Using our own funds, we purchase the VPN service just like any regular user — no special access, no media accounts. |
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Install & test across devices We install each VPN on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and streaming devices. Every platform gets its own hands-on evaluation. |
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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. |
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Score each category objectively Results are fed into our rating calculators. Scores are determined by data — not gut feeling. |
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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.
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| 🔒 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.
Our VPN Experts
Our VPN experts specialize in Virtual Private Networks, possessing backgrounds in network security, software engineering, and consumer technology. They have overseen the testing of dozens of VPNs and developed every step of our rigorous review process. All of the reviews, advice, and original data you see on AllThingsVPN.com are the result of their combined efforts.
Our VPN Experts
Our VPN experts specialize in Virtual Private Networks, possessing backgrounds in network security, software engineering, and consumer technology. They have overseen the testing of dozens of VPNs and developed every step of our rigorous review process. All of the reviews, advice, and original data you see on AllThingsVPN.com are the result of their combined efforts.
Alfredo Vilar
Alfredo is a cybersecurity researcher, VPN analyst, and internet freedom advocate who has spent the last 4 years hands-on testing VPN services through real-world speed, streaming, security, and privacy analysis. As lead writer at AllThingsVPN, he helps people cut through marketing hype and choose the right tools with confidence — through detailed reviews and YouTube content.
Tomas Žukauskas
Tomas is a content writer and VPN analyst with a keen focus on privacy and encryption standards. He breaks down complex security topics into clear, practical guidance for everyday readers.
Marius Jonavičius
Marius is a VPN analyst and content writer who covers streaming, geo-restrictions, and online privacy. His work helps readers find the right tools for accessing content safely from anywhere in the world.
Linas Paulauskas
Linas is a content writer and VPN analyst specialising in performance, speed, and infrastructure. He translates raw benchmarking data into honest, reader-friendly verdicts on what VPNs actually deliver.
Andrius Vasiliauskas
Andrius is a VPN content writer with a background in consumer technology and app usability. He focuses on the day-to-day experience of using VPNs across different devices and platforms.
