- In recent years, VPN providers
have developed better and better products.
On this occasion, we will compare
several of the best opportunities on the market.
NordVPN, Surfshark VPN, ExpressVPN,
CyberGhost and PrivateVPN.
All are excellent options, but which one is better?
Well, if you enter this video
looking to find out which one is the best of them all,
get ready because we will soon compare
all the functions and varieties of these five VPNs.
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Each of these VPNs offer different speeds
and types of encryption and may or may not
unblock as well as knowing
whether it opens Netflix or other streaming platforms.
So it is important to know the details
of each one before making your choice.
So let's go, let's look at each one in detail
to find out the best of 2021.
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So, let's get started.
We will first discuss the overall performance of each VPN.
Let's talk about server coverage.
NordVPN has 5500 active servers in 59 countries
around the world.
Surfshark has 3200 servers in 65 countries.
CyberGhost has an impressive 7000 servers in 90 countries.
Finally, PrivateVPN has only 150 servers in 60 countries.
Regarding the well-known WireGuard protocol,
NordVPN, Surfshark VPN and CyberGhost
all have this protocol.
Although ExpressVPN does not have WireGuard,
they announced their own protocol called Lightway.
The WireGuard protocol or Lightway
gives a substantial speed increase to VPNs that have it.
This will be detailed shortly.
Now, let's look at the vital item for everyone
when selecting a VPN, and that is speed.
We will do a test from our studio right now.
Our base speed, 281 megabits per second.
As you can see, NordVPN in open VPN gives us 102 Mbps,
while it offers 146 Mbps
when the WireGuard protocol is applied.
In the case of Surfshark in open VPN,
it has 119 Mbps
and 141 when we applied the WireGuard protocol.
Now let's look at ExpressVPN.
In open VPN it delivers 102 Mbps speed
and when we apply its specialty Lightway protocol,
it goes up to 133 Mbps.
In the case of CyberGhost,
it is a little slower.
In open VPN, it runs at 58 Mbps.
When we apply the WireGuard protocol,
it goes up to 93 Mbps.
Finally, PrivateVPN on open VPN offers 100 Mbps.
However, it does not have WireGuard protocol
to increase speed.
Now, what is the best VPN in overall performance?
After analyzing the results,
we concluded that the best option is NordVPN.
It is more stable regardless of the server
and offers to good speed.
The silver medal is shared by Surfshark and ExpressVPN.
Although PrivateVPN offers a fairly high speed,
It lags behind due to the small number of servers
and the lack of WireGuard protocol.
The second item we will discuss is privacy and security.
Something very important considering that many of us who use
VPNs do so to erase our tracks from big brother
on the internet.
First of all, we will see what each VPN offers in this item.
It is crucial to emphasize that most providers offer a
military grade encryption
and the latest in tunneling protocol.
Let's look at NordVPN,
which offers you military encryption
and has a powerful kill switch
that will prevent you from leaving a trace on the internet
If the connection goes down.
In addition, it allows you to enter Tor in a stealth mode.
In addition to this NordVPN offers to the WireGuard
and NordLynx protocols,
which will let you enjoy high speeds
without sacrificing your security.
If you are concerned about how your data may be used,
let me tell you that NordVPN is located in Panama,
a country that respects privacy loss.
Now let's talk about Surfshark VPN,
which also features military grade AES-256 encryption,
but offers a bunch of security features and a stealth mode.
Surfshark is a great option
if your thing is to erase online traces.
Through this kill switch system
and allowing you to connect to two servers at
the same time, multi hop,
in addition to having the WireGuard protocol
that will leave you with impressive speeds
with virtually impenetrable security.
Surfshark puts its shirt on
with its additional sets of features,
CleanWeb, which blocks potential malware,
Whitelister, which will protect your PTP activities,
Stealth mode, which will prevent you
from leaving a trail on the web
and GPS that will hide the physical location of your device.
Regarding the custody of your data,
Surfshark VPN's parent company
is based in the British Virgin Islands.
A jurisdiction that has not complied with current digital
security and surveillance conventions.
So it does not store your data.
Now onto CyberGhost,
a VPN with military grade AES-256 encryption,
WireGuard protocol and kill switch method,
which will prevent any filtering of your IP address.
This is more than enough for most users.
CyberGhost is based in Romania, a safe country for VPNs,
but it's controlled by Kape Technologies,
a not so reliable British company.
Next we have ExpressVPN,
which in addition to a military grade encryption,
has the exclusive Lightway protocol.
However, it does not have kill switch on iOS.
ExpressVPN's parent company is located
in the British Virgin islands,
which as mentioned above,
does not having data usage treaties.
Lastly, we have PrivateVPN,
with military grade encryption and tunneling protocols
that guarantee practically impenetrable
security as well as protection against DNS filtering.
Be careful though,
this one has kill switch turned off by default.
PrivateVPN is registered in Sweden,
a country that is not very friendly to VPNs.
However, this should not be much of concern to most users.
Let's go through the winner.
The competition is really close,
but jurisdiction and other functions
may have a greater weight depending on your needs.
For users whose main concern is privacy,
we recommend Surfshark and NordVPN.
In the third evaluation, we have streaming.
Vital, if you wanna watch Netflix Latin America
from the United States or vice versa.
Let's start with NordVPN, which is an excellent option,
if you want to unblock platforms like Netflix, Hulu,
Amazon Prime, or HBO Max.
It unblocks them all from anywhere in the world.
In addition, you can download this app
for your Amazon FireTV or Firestick,
if you want to watch movies from your flat screen TV.
Let's talk about Surfshark,
which is also great for streaming.
It has apps for your
Apple TV, Samsung TV, Amazon Fire, and other smart TVs,
allowing you to access a multitude of catalogs from Netflix
and other streaming platforms.
The third item is ExpressVPN, which unblocks Netflix, BBC,
Disney Plus and other such platforms.
Its MediaStreamer feature will allow you to stream
on a multitude of devices,
such as Apple TV, Amazon FireTV,
and your PlayStation five.
Regarding PrivateVPN,
it unblocks Netflix almost anywhere.
USA, UK, Canada, Australia, just to name a few countries.
In addition, it provides high speeds
that will allow you to watch movies in 4K
on Amazon Prime, Disney Plus or BBC iPlayer.
We end with CyberGhost, a VPN that will allow you to
access Netflix through specialized servers.
You will also be able to access other streaming platforms,
such as Amazon and Hulu.
So who is still a winner?
Well, here we have a tie.
All the alternatives are excellent
and will allow you to access Netflix
from wherever you are.
As a fourth evaluation,
we have the ability to download things in torrent.
This will be vital if you want to download series or movies
in torrent because they are not available in your country.
First choice,
NordVPN has almost three times more servers than Surfshark,
but allows torrenting in only 40 countries.
In contrast, ExpressVPN and SurfShark VPN
allow torrenting on all their servers.
Speaking of CyberGhost,
it has optimized P2P servers.
However, speed can be a source of concern
because they can vary quite a bit.
About PrivateVPN,
it tolerates torrenting and any P2P file transfer.
Its creators recommend servers based in Sweden for this use
because of their high speeds.
Our verdict is a four way tie.
All the options are great,
the only one that lags behind is CyberGhost
because if it's unstable speed when torrenting.
So let's go now to an important item.
How can we download it?
How easy it is to get the app?
Well, speaking of CyberGhost and NordVPN,
these are simple to download and use,
with quite utilitarian and minimalist apps.
CyberGhost VPN features smart DNS,
which can be configured on a number of devices.
NordVPN, CyberGhost an ExpressVPN have browser
extensions for Firefox and Chrome.
About PrivateVPN,
it has applications for Windows, Android, and iOS,
allowing you to connect up to six devices
at the same time.
However, it does not have kill switch for MacOS,
which is security drawback.
However, this round goes to Surfshark VPN
because its extensions have been audited by Cure 53.
A site of security testers,
as well as offering unlimited connections.
The following evaluation is the litmus test for every VPN.
To know if it can breach the dreaded great Chinese firewall.
We start with ExpressVPN,
which can easily bypass the firewall, at least for now.
In addition, PrivateVPN has a specific type
of tunneling protocol called Stealth VPN,
which allows bypassing blockades in China
and other countries restrictive to freedom of expression.
Speaking of CyberGhost,
it does not have the capabilities to bypass
the Deep Packet Inspection
or DPI used by the Chinese authorities.
NordVPN has created specialized servers for use in China
and other countries that restrict internet access.
SurfShark also has the same function of obfuscated servers,
but for all its servers,
in addition to having a NoBorders mode
than a Camouflage mode
that will allow you to connect from anywhere.
For this reason Surfshark VPN takes the victory
in this item by providing you with robust protection
and tunneling methods that can circumvent the blockade
by China or any other country
with internet access restrictions.
Let's move on to customer support.
This is a very important item because it's vital for any VPN
user to have an efficient support system.
The truth is that all the VPNs listed here
have good support systems.
Some with 24/7 live chat, emails,
step-by-step guides and more,
it will face all users who have problems.
About the winner, we consider that all of them are tied
except PrivateVPN, which lags a little bit behind
in customer service options.
A key aspect is the price.
For VPN, there are packages to suit all budgets..
It is important to note that the monthly cost of VPNs drops
drastically as you sign up for longer packages.
Let's start with Surfshark,
whose monthly costs various from 12.49 USD
for the one month package
to 2.49 USD for the two-year package.
This VPN offers a seven day free trial period
on Android and iOS.
NordVPN cost from 11.95 USD per month
for one month or up to 3.30 USD per month
for the two-year package.
So let's talk now about CyberGhost,
whose cost varies from 12.99 USD per month
to 2.25 USD for the two-year package, quite economical.
On PrivateVPN, It is the least expensive option,
with plans ranging from 9.99 for a one month package
to 2.50 per month for a 24 month package.
In addition, PrivateVPN offers a dedicated
US, Canadian or Australian IP address
for only 3.75 per month and a full security package
for just a dollar and 39 cents per month.
NordVPN, PrivateVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark
offer 30 day money back guarantee,
while CyberGhost offer 45 days.
So which is the winner?
Well for us the best is PrivateVPN.
One of the cheapest options on the market,
both monthly fee and two-year plan, longer trial period,
and available on all platforms.
We brought you several of the best options
for accessing a VPN.
Now it's your turn to choose, whichever option you choose,
because this is a top notch one,
leave us a preferred option in the comment section,
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