Hello everybody, and welcome back to another video.
As you can already tell by the title, today we’re going to take a look at not only any
good VPN, but the best VPN that the tech world has to offer!
Yeah, we don’t play around here.
Welcome to our annual round up of the best VPNs for 2023.
And as much as I know you guys love watching plain, boring review videos, I prefer to keep
things interesting.
You guys have already seen me torture myself with chili sauce, but my benevolent overlords
have decided that that wasn’t enough.
So, in this video, I’m going to do it again.
That’s right, I’m going to be enjoying this bowl of super spicy ramen..
I am so scared.
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Now let’s get into it.
How our tier list works.
I’ll be using a tier list to rank each of the VPNs mentioned throughout this video.
The ranks go from S down to D, with S being the best, and D being the worst.
Why it’s that way is beyond me.
It’s just how it is.
Don’t question it.
When we review a VPN, we aren’t just trying to find technical weaknesses, we’re also
taking a look at their individual performance strengths.
It helps to know what each service does best, and that’s what we look for.
Browsing and streaming speed are what we look for most, but we also take a look at connection
stability and potential privacy leaks.
With all that out of the way, we can finally get to what you actually came here for: the
best VPN in 2023.
Let’s go
Number one: ExpressVPN
Getting us started is ExpressVPN, a name I’m sure you’ve already heard from countless
sponsorships on YouTube.
In fact, today’s video has actually been sponsored by - just kidding.
Almost got you there, didn’t I?
ExpressVPN is one of the most popular VPNs out there, and for good reason.
It’s got apps for Android and iOS, which have a streamlined, minimalist approach that
helps you connect quickly and painlessly.
Through these apps, you’ll be able to select your desired location, with your fastest nearby
city selected by default.
This VPN includes an onboard IP address checker, as well as a password generator and two separate
leak detectors.
Pretty neat, but nothing too special.
ExpressVPN has also recently published details about its TrustedServer deployment process,
increased its third-party independent audit count, and released an open-source Lightway
encryption protocol.
Needless to say, they have nothing to hide, and they want you to know.
With more than three thousand servers in 94 countries, you’ll have plenty of options
to choose from.
Their plan offers five simultaneous connections for $13/month, six months for $60, or $100
for a year.
There are also two-year subscriptions available.
The cherry on the cake, or however that expression goes, is that ExpressVPN operates under British
Virgin Islands jurisdiction, which is very piracy-friendly.
Arrg.
And, with just a 2% loss in speed, it’s one of the quickest VPNs out there.
All in all, ExperssVPN is a great, easy-to-use option for newbies, and for these reasons,
we’re putting it in the A tier.
Number two: Surfshark
Man, that hurts.
Up next is Surfshark, which is actually the sponsor of today’s - haha, got you again.
You’re so gullible.
Surfshark offers an impressive suite of security and privacy features, an interface that’s
ridiculously easy to use, unlimited simultaneous connections, and a large global network.
Like, huge.
It’s got your standard VPN stuff, like DNS leak protection and a killer kill switch.
Some of its more impressive features include its camouflage mode, which hides the fact
that you’re using a VPN, multihop VPN connections, and multihop VPN, which lets you use Surfshark
in regions where VPNs are restricted.
That’s a unique bonus you’ll be hard-pressed to find from other VPNs.
Surfshark has a network of more than 3,200 servers in 99 countries and is under the jurisdiction
of the Netherlands.
Basically, you can, ahem, acquire whatever you want with Surfshark.
They offer unlimited connections for 48 bucks in your first year, then $60 every year after
that.
Alternatively, you can pay 13 bucks a month.
The cherry on top is that it produces a mere 19% internet speed loss when activated.
Not bad!
For its excellent features, unlimited connections, and large network of servers, I’m putting
Surfshark into the coveted S tier.
Surfshark, if you’re watching this, I love you.
Number three: NordVPN
If it’s reliability and compatibility that you’re after, then NordVPN has you covered.
Another popular option, NordVPN offers a generous number of simultaneous connections, as well
as a dedicated IP option for those looking for a different level of connection.
While NordVPN is blocked in 14 countries, it has a server fleet of more than 5,000,
each of which is optimized for peer-to-peer sharing.
They’re under the jurisdiction of Panama, which is fairly lenient when it comes to your
browsing options.
You can get your hands on six simultaneous connections for $12 per month, or $67 a year,
with 2-year subscriptions available.
This also gets you access to more than 5,500 servers in 84 locations across a whopping
59 countries.
That’s a lot!
Well met, Nordy.
You’re going in the S tier.
Number four: ProtonVPN
Why not make this a challenge for all you freaks watching this too?
Take a shot every time I say “VPN”.
We’ll see who’s laughing by the end of this.
This hurts so bad, you guys.
Anyway, ProtonVPN is up next.
They’re a great option for Tor users and are known for their open-source transparency.
While they might not have the largest fleet of servers at their disposal, they’re still
a great option for the average user.
It’s also one of the fastest VPNs out there, clocking in at a minimal 9.6% speed loss compared
with speeds clocked when not using a VPN.
It’s a good choice for torrenting, thanks to its reliable killswitch and steadfast peer-to-peer
traffic encryption.
However, it is important to note that Proton has fewer torrent-friendly servers than other
VPNs, and the free version doesn’t support torrenting traffic to the same degree.
Under Swiss jurisdiction, ProtonVPN has more than 1,700 servers across 64 countries in
91 locations.
It offers 10 simultaneous connections for $10 a month or $72 annually.
Not bad, and there are also 2-year subscriptions available.
For its reliable dependability, Proton VPN is going in the B tier.
Moving swiftly along.
Number five: IPVanish
IPVanish is great for those who enjoy customisation and offers some flexible configurations that
make it an appealing choice for the average person.
It’s got a range of switches that control things like VPN protocol and LAN connection
allowance, split tunneling, and, of course, the kill switch.
This VPN is perfect for the methodical tech tweaker who prefers to have precise control
over their mobile internet traffic.
However, it’s got one major flaw that we just can’t look past: it’s slow.
Clocking in at a 58% speed loss when activated, IPVanish is by no means a quick VPN.
But, it’s good for peer-to-peer traffic and is a solid choice for torrenters who want
SOCKS5 proxy from their VPNs.
If you don’t know what SOCKS5 is - Essentially, this feature allows you to hide your IP address
from online services while also faking your virtual location.
When you subscribe to IPVanish, you’ll have access to more than 2,000 servers in 52 countries.
They offer unlimited connections for $11 a month, $16 for three months, or $48 each year.
Definitely one of the more affordable VPNs out there.
While it’s got some great features, its slow speed is a big loss.
For this reason, we’re putting IPVanish into the C tier.
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Number six: TunnelBear
Thank god I don’t have to do that again.
That sucked.
Lastly, we have TunnelBear, which you may have heard of thanks to the crazy hype it’s
received over the last few years.
Where this hype comes from is a bit confusing since TunnelBear is kind of… bad.
We lost nearly 70% of our internet speed when testing this VPN, which is average for most
VPNs but is terrible when compared to the others on this list.
However, it’s not all bad.
TunnelBear is very transparent, publishing its independent security audits and annual
transparency reports.
There are no DNS, IP address, or other user-identifying data leaks to be afraid of, though TunnelBear
was found to leak WebRTC information in the past.
So what’s the good part?
Well, it’s pretty good for streaming.
With the paid version, you’ll have access to more than 48 countries’ streaming services
like Netflix and Hulu.
Just be pre-beared (see what I did there) to fork out $10 per month or $60 annually.
They also have a three-year plan available for $120.
TunnelBear, you’re OK, but you’re not great.
To the C tier with you!
In the end, it seems that NordVPN is the best VPN out there.
Well done, Nordy!
(The Dragon could make another appearance, scaring Josh).
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