VPN.AC
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Secure, Fast, Reliable VPN Service
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Features
34 features across 17 categories
Browser Extension(1)
Browser addon for secure proxy connections included with service
Circumvention(1)
Multiple obfuscation techniques using common ports (e.g., TCP-443) to bypass ISP blocks
Client Applications(1)
Native VPN applications available for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux (beta)
Compatibility(1)
Compatible with OpenVPN Connect, Tunnelblick, WireGuard, StrongSwan and other VPN applications
DNS Security(4)
DNS queries from VPN users mixed with provider queries to prevent effective monitoring
All DNS queries encrypted with AES 128-bit encryption to protect against DNS monitoring and hijacking
Custom private DNS resolvers that do not log DNS queries and handle millions of queries daily
Self-hosted, encrypted DNS implementation without reliance on 3rd party DNS providers
Device Support(1)
Support for up to 12 simultaneous connections: 6 using OpenVPN/IPsec and 6 using WireGuard
Documentation(1)
Detailed guides with screenshots and videos for connecting using supported devices and software
Encryption(4)
Advanced 4096-bit RSA authentication for strong key exchange and authentication
Up to AES-GCM 256-bit encryption with advanced authentication
Innovative encryption using Elliptic Curve Cryptography for enhanced security
PFS support ensures that session keys are not compromised even if long-term keys are exposed
Guarantee(1)
Full refund within 7 days if unable to use service for technical reasons or unsatisfied
Infrastructure(1)
Bandwidth capacity increased regularly and new servers added to prevent overuse
Performance(4)
All VPN nodes connected to 1000 Mb/s (gigabit) channels for maximum speed
Various optimization techniques to ensure fast and reliable connections
Service does not oversell bandwidth; available speeds greatly exceed user needs (typically 10x+)
Unlimited transfer speeds with no bandwidth throttling per connection or user
Privacy(4)
Double-hop VPN connections for improved privacy and faster connections to overseas servers
No logging of user internet activity or common Linux daemons on VPN servers
Website does not use Google Analytics, tracking beacons, or social media tracking services
Users share IP addresses on VPN nodes to increase privacy and prevent individual user tracking
Reliability(1)
Continuous monitoring of VPN servers' health and reliability to ensure consistent uptime
Server Network(2)
VPN servers available in 21+ countries across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific
SecureProxy browser addon available in 32+ countries for extended coverage
Support(2)
Direct access to infrastructure technicians without support escalation or ticket delays
Personalized security and privacy advice provided to customers by expert staff
Trial(1)
1-week trial account available for $2 with up to 3 simultaneous connections
VPN Protocols(4)
Support for IPsec protocols including IKEv2 and L2TP for various device compatibility
Support for OpenVPN protocol with encryption and authentication options
TLS-based VPN connections available through browser addon for additional flexibility
Support for WireGuard VPN protocol for faster and more modern connections
Pricing
Trial Account
- ✓Up to 3 simultaneous connections
- ✓1-week trial period
- ✓Access to all VPN servers
Standard Plan
- ✓Multiple VPN protocols (OpenVPN, IPsec, WireGuard)
- ✓AES-GCM 256-bit encryption
- ✓Elliptic Curve Cryptography
- ✓No activity logs
- ✓No speed limit
- ✓SecureProxy browser addon
- ✓Up to 12 simultaneous connections (6 OpenVPN/IPsec + 6 WireGuard)
- ✓Secure DNS implementation
- ✓VPN apps for Win, macOS, iOS, Android
- ✓Access to 21+ VPN countries
- ✓Access to 32+ SecureProxy locations
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Total Cost Comparison
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Buying VPN.AC saves ~$36,240 over 3 years vs building.
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Integrations
5 known integrations