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Well. That was weird. What were we talking about again?
Ah yes, free VPNs. You might be wondering the following:
Josh, why do people bother paying for VPNs when there are so many free ones?
You can find numerous options on the Google Play Store, The Apple Appstore, or any search engine.
Here's the reality: free VPNs can be sketchy. In fact, 75 percent of free VPNs
have tracking in the source code. This is a huge red flag.
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though you are waiting for applause. It's also an internet privacy concern.
You might be asking: "but Josh? How do you find a good free VPN?"
If you want to want to know what to look for in an excellent free VPN, check out these quick tips:
#1: Free VPNs should have a privacy policy mentioning what they do with their data.
Pay attention to this and avoid those who mention using your data for advertising.
#2: Some Free VPNs (like TunnelBear) limit 200 to 500 MB a month. This means you won't be able to
use it for long, so avoid these if possible. #3: The best VPNs are audited by third-party
entities. While this is less common for free VPNs, try and stick to those who take
ownership of their security shortfalls. #4: Avoid free VPNs that exchange your
time for ads. While it might seem like a fair exchange, they take your user data when accessing
the app for that advertising. So let's get started with
our number three: Hide.me. Hide.me is number three on
this list for two primary reasons: It has a strict no-logging policy
It is a member of the VTI, or VPN Trust Initiative.
The VTI includes some of the most trusted names in VPNs:
NordVPN IPVanish
PureVPN StrongVPN
Hide.me is also one of the few VPNs on this list outside of the Fourteen Eyes alliance.
Being based out of Malaysia means that it is under no obligation to report to government agencies.
The privacy policy also has a no logs guarantee on any internet sessions or browsing behavior.
It relies on industry-standard 256-AES encryption. However, its protocol support includes the
lightning-fast WireGuard and SoftEther protocols. It also includes OpenVPN, enabling excellent
adaptability across multiple security needs. So why isn't this the number one security
option? Because its last third-party audit dates back to 2015. Hide.me could easily
crush other VPNs addressing this problem. So what's the holdup? Are you guys chicken?
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Sudden cut to next point Hide.me is also lower on this list because
it's free version has numerous limitations. The 10 Gigabyte limit is much higher than
other free VPNs on paper. However, Hide.me doesn't allow you to access streaming
services with this. You are also limited to a single device and five locations,
which makes it pretty useless if you want to protect all of your mobile and desktop devices.
You can overcome this by paying somewhere between $9.95 to $3.84 per month, but that eliminates the
whole point of "free." Still, it doesn't overload you with ads and steal your information. It's
also above average on the speed front, making it one of the most trustworthy free VPNs out there.
Hide.me also has a less user-friendly platform, particularly with a cluttered desktop interface.
Our number two option, Windscribe, solves this problem.
If you are a big fan of shiny objects like me, you'll enjoy Windscribe's unique homepage design.
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Sudden snap back to reality Anyway, Windscribe offers many similar areas.
It provides a no-log VPN through its privacy policy. It also includes support for all major
protocols like WireGuard, IKEv2, OpenVPN, and (through a browser extension) SOCKS5.
Control over what protocol you use requires you to pay. However,
Windscribe is a better free option because it has free server access across eight locations.
It also doesn't limit your access to streaming services, making it a better free choice.
You can get some actual use out of that 10 Gigabytes of data with streaming access.
Suppose you have a particular location in mind for streaming. In that case, Windscribe also
allows you to pay $1 per location per month. But if you decide to break out the wallet for
a VPN, I recommend neither. Instead, stick with us until the end of the video for a VPN
that won't cost you an arm and a kidney. Windscribe has an immediate security
weakness in Canada, which is part of the Five Eyes Alliance. This means Windscribe
is more prone to government agency requests. It's on the same level as Hide.me because its
transparency reports indicate no leaked data from law enforcement
or DMCA requests due to lack of relevant data. It also has some of the most robust encryption
and decryption software on the market. Supporting AES-256, Blowfish, SHA512, and a 4096-bit RSA key.
To translate, that means Windscribe has military-level encryption protocols.
It's even known for breaking through the great firewall of China.
Despite this, Windscribe has taken some heat given a relatively recent data breach.
The Ukrainian government seized two data servers, leading to a security breach.
This is not uncommon, as even NordVPN, one of the most popular paid options out there, had
a leaked TLS key. The key was expired but could have resulted in an attack in some circumstances.
Since then, Yegor Sak, the CEO, has taken ownership of the issue.
The company has a blog discussing the issue, admitting human error. This is why they are
still one of the best free VPNs out there. Regardless, Windscribe has not gone through
a security audit. This is not the case with our number one free VPN client: ProtonVPN.
About two years ago, ProtonVPN conducted a full security audit. It even went as far as
releasing its source code. This means global security experts can scrutinize
the data. Way to go, ProtonVPN. Sounds of celebrating children.
Thumbs up from Josh ProtonVPN is also an
employee-owned Switzerland-based company. So it does cooperate with the Five Eyes Alliance,
but it isn't an official partner. It's also a no-logs VPN that does not store traffic data,
which you can see on its privacy policy.
ProtonVPN's free version offers access to 24 servers in three locations.
It does offer access to security content with one VPN connection allowed. However,
you won't be able to use it for streaming or torrenting without opening up your wallet.
It has support for WireGuard, which includes AES-256 or ChaCha20 encryption. Given that its
source code is also public, its security is considered military grade. However,
it does not offer access to its 10 Gigabytes of speed potential without money, making it
slower than the other free VPNs on this list. Its free version pushes you heavily to make
payments. However, there are no ads in any ProtonVPN apps across Windows, Mac,
Android, or Linux. But its willingness to put itself out there makes it an easy winner if
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Ultimately, transparency and security should be your number one priority. This is why ProtonVPN
is our number one choice for free options. If you want to pay for a VPN, we recommend
none of these. Instead, stick with a proven paid provider like Surfshark.
Surfshark is incredibly cost-effective at $2.49 per month if you pay for two years up front. It is
also a no-log VPN that provides 256-AES security, making it secure and at industry standard.
It encourages you to test them using Wireshark, works across all major devices and browsers,
has unlimited connections, and even offers antivirus and identity theft protection
services. If you’re interested in checking out Surfshark, be sure to click the link in the
description box of this video for the best price. And let us know if there’s any other free VPNs
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