Ask HN: Which VPN?

102 点作者 blohs大约 7 年前

Which VPN do you recommend?

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craftyguy大约 7 年前

This is a great resource for comparing VPN options, with a focus on privacy and security: <a href="https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-section/" rel="nofollow">https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-section/</a>Be wary of folks recommending individual services... the VPN market has been hot in the last few years, and most recommendations should be treated with a fair bit of skepticism.

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ej12n大约 7 年前

IVPN (Gribaltar), Mullvad (Sweden) or PIA (U.S.) are the best bet for most users IMO. They are all fast, no logging, and have good apps.IVPN, Mullvad are not in U.S. jurisdiction if you are concerned about that. Most people are not and just want a VPN to hide shit from ISP, etc...Although PIA is U.S. based, they keep no logs and then they have their famous "FBI" case which they did not provide anything to them.I myself personally use IVPN, but I have used Mullvad as well.<a href="https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-section/" rel="nofollow">https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-section/</a>This is the best resource for vpn reviews, ignore everything else.Also <a href="https://www.privacytools.io/" rel="nofollow">https://www.privacytools.io/</a> is great overall and they do have a vpn section<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/VPN/" rel="nofollow">https://www.reddit.com/r/VPN/</a> has a bunch of more info as well.

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inertial大约 7 年前

Lots of prior info available<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14974383" rel="nofollow">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14974383</a><a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13425728" rel="nofollow">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13425728</a><a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13249523" rel="nofollow">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13249523</a>Also DIY options :<a href="https://github.com/ttlequals0/autovpn" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/ttlequals0/autovpn</a><a href="https://github.com/jlund/streisand" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/jlund/streisand</a><a href="https://github.com/trailofbits/algo" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/trailofbits/algo</a><a href="https://github.com/Nyr/openvpn-install" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/Nyr/openvpn-install</a><a href="https://github.com/robbintt/popup-openvpn" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/robbintt/popup-openvpn</a><a href="https://github.com/sovereign/sovereign" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/sovereign/sovereign</a>

blacksmith_tb大约 7 年前

I have a Streisand[1] server running at DO, it's been good. People also like Algo[2] but I haven't tried it.1: <a href="https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand</a>2: <a href="https://github.com/trailofbits/algo" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/trailofbits/algo</a>

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oedmarap大约 7 年前

I use a self-hosted OpenVPN install on a Digital Ocean droplet to simply encrypt traffic (UDP/443) from my ISP. One plus is that I have a clean US IP address that isn't blocked by most services. This is just for security and geolocation, not anonymity.For anonymity I use Private Internet Access as they have a fast network, lots of locations, and no logs. They're also very affordable.I also use IPredator sometimes since they're the same folks that run Njalla and I simply like to support them.

kup0大约 7 年前

I haven't used it extensively, but so far MullvadVPN has worked well for me and they are one of thatoneprivacysite's top recommendations

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jasaloo大约 7 年前

NordVPN -- it's one of the best IMO for security/company location. I also made my decision via the spreadsheets and analysis from the already-mentioned <a href="https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-section/" rel="nofollow">https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-section/</a>It's $79 for two years, but they also have per-month subscriptions.

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aphextron大约 7 年前

There's no reason for anyone even moderately saavy to use a commercial private VPN. It's really insecure and expensive. Just use Streisand on a DigitalOcean droplet, AWS, etc.<a href="https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand</a>

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m-p-3大约 7 年前

Depends what is more important to you.If it's for anonimity I've been told PIA is a good option.If it's to bypass georestriction and protect your traffic from being snooped by your ISP or any clients that could attempt to sniff your traffic, hosting your own on a VPS is a good option. OpenVPN, OCserv or Outline (based on shadowsocks) are some options.Links-----<a href="https://openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html" rel="nofollow">https://openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.h...</a><a href="https://ocserv.gitlab.io/www/features.html" rel="nofollow">https://ocserv.gitlab.io/www/features.html</a><a href="https://openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html" rel="nofollow">https://openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.h...</a><a href="https://getoutline.org/" rel="nofollow">https://getoutline.org/</a><a href="https://www.shadowsocks.org/en/index.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.shadowsocks.org/en/index.html</a>

staunch大约 7 年前

To answer "Which VPN?" you first need to answer "Why VPN?" because there are a lot of different reasons for using a VPN.If it's just privacy from snooping, you'll be fine with setting up your own VPS with OpenVPN. It's simple enough that any technical person can do it in a few minutes (or hours).

apazgo大约 7 年前

Azirevpn[1] (Swedish based) Always been very fast for me. One of the first to implement wireguard I think, which they offer for free at the moment, tho I pay anyway for the service...1: <a href="https://www.azirevpn.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.azirevpn.com</a>

legitster大约 7 年前

Any VPN is better than no VPN. But I use Private Internet Access. The interface has gotten really slick in the last year - very nice to use. You can pay using random anonymous gift cards (essentially cash). And they are the only VPN that has been tested in the court of law (they were ordered to turn over all the records they had on a customer, and they did - nothing).

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lming大约 7 年前

What's the purpose of the VPN? If travelling to China or other strictly censored countries, I'd recommend <a href="https://foxshadowsocks.com" rel="nofollow">https://foxshadowsocks.com</a>

mpfundstein大约 7 年前

ProtonVPN is super good

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Avaray大约 7 年前

Check these links:<a href="https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-services-keep-anonymous-2018/" rel="nofollow">https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-services-keep-anonymous-2018/</a><a href="https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-comparison-chart/" rel="nofollow">https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-comparison-chart/</a><a href="http://vpnspeedtest.org/" rel="nofollow">http://vpnspeedtest.org/</a>

donttrack大约 7 年前

Express VPN if you don’t want to bother with setting up your own server.If you want to setup your own server, then Streisand.I used both and they work well. Using ExpressVPN right now in China.

jetblackio大约 7 年前

Proton VPN is rock solid. I recently made the full switch off gmail to Proton email, and signed up for the VPN as well. It's worked great so far.

donttrack大约 7 年前

Don’t use strongVPN. They shared my info. Got a letter from some Hollywood lawyers after someone had been running a torrent download over my VPN (would share my WiFi on and off from my phone with visiting colleagues, if they had trouble with our corporate VPN and someone probably had a movie torrent download or seed running in the background by mistake).

michaelcampbell大约 7 年前

Vague question can only lead to a vague answer, but I've been happy with AirVPN.org for my particular use case and needs.

playertuan大约 7 年前

TorrentFreak writes up a comprehensive review and interview with all the popular vpns, <a href="https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-services-keep-anonymous-2018/" rel="nofollow">https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-services-keep-anonymous-2018/</a>

cyberpip大约 7 年前

Other than that one privacy site already mentioned, Wirecutter did a good analysis recently:<a href="https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-vpn-service/" rel="nofollow">https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-vpn-service/</a>

PenguinCoder大约 7 年前

I have wireguard setup on a DO instance of <wherever region I need>. It is very fast and easy to setup for technically inclined : <a href="https://www.wireguard.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.wireguard.com/</a>

jason_slack大约 7 年前

I used Astrill while in China and it worked good and the cost wasn't bad. Works on most all OS's.<a href="https://www.astrill.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.astrill.com/</a>

botskonet大约 7 年前

I currently use IPVanish. I'm pleased with the uptime and service. Every now and then I get disconnected and everything reverts to using my normal connection, which isn't very secure.

kasey_junk大约 7 年前

Earlier today <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17091618" rel="nofollow">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17091618</a>

mobitar大约 7 年前

I created a subjective guide based on my experiences which might be useful to you:<a href="https://vpnreport.org" rel="nofollow">https://vpnreport.org</a>

knguyen0105大约 7 年前

I used to pay for IPVanish but now I'm using Algo with much better speed. Some websites also block requests from commercial VPNs.

segmondy大约 7 年前

Your own hosted VPN, run one from home for free using a $5-10 raspberry pi zero.Or $60 on DigitalOcean or Linode a year at $5/month.

samblr大约 7 年前

Have been using windscribe - I use it sparingly.But any vpn should be treated with skepticism as many have noted here.

tdfx大约 7 年前

Specific use case thread: which VPNs have worked for you in mainland China?

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jmarinez大约 7 年前

SomaVPN - currently in beta Based on Algo and Wireguard

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some_account大约 7 年前

I use bahnhof VPN (Swedish) and they are well known for standing up to pressure from government.

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craftyguy大约 7 年前

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ej12n大约 7 年前

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inertial大约 7 年前

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oedmarap大约 7 年前

kup0大约 7 年前

I haven't used it extensively, but so far MullvadVPN has worked well for me and they are one of thatoneprivacysite's top recommendations

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jasaloo大约 7 年前

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m-p-3大约 7 年前

staunch大约 7 年前

apazgo大约 7 年前

legitster大约 7 年前

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lming大约 7 年前

What's the purpose of the VPN? If travelling to China or other strictly censored countries, I'd recommend <a href="https://foxshadowsocks.com" rel="nofollow">https://foxshadowsocks.com</a>

mpfundstein大约 7 年前

ProtonVPN is super good

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Avaray大约 7 年前

donttrack大约 7 年前

jetblackio大约 7 年前

Proton VPN is rock solid. I recently made the full switch off gmail to Proton email, and signed up for the VPN as well. It's worked great so far.

donttrack大约 7 年前

michaelcampbell大约 7 年前

Vague question can only lead to a vague answer, but I've been happy with AirVPN.org for my particular use case and needs.

playertuan大约 7 年前

cyberpip大约 7 年前

PenguinCoder大约 7 年前

jason_slack大约 7 年前

I used Astrill while in China and it worked good and the cost wasn't bad. Works on most all OS's.<a href="https://www.astrill.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.astrill.com/</a>

botskonet大约 7 年前

I currently use IPVanish. I'm pleased with the uptime and service. Every now and then I get disconnected and everything reverts to using my normal connection, which isn't very secure.

kasey_junk大约 7 年前

Earlier today <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17091618" rel="nofollow">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17091618</a>

mobitar大约 7 年前

I created a subjective guide based on my experiences which might be useful to you:<a href="https://vpnreport.org" rel="nofollow">https://vpnreport.org</a>

knguyen0105大约 7 年前

I used to pay for IPVanish but now I'm using Algo with much better speed. Some websites also block requests from commercial VPNs.

segmondy大约 7 年前

Your own hosted VPN, run one from home for free using a $5-10 raspberry pi zero.Or $60 on DigitalOcean or Linode a year at $5/month.

samblr大约 7 年前

Have been using windscribe - I use it sparingly.But any vpn should be treated with skepticism as many have noted here.

tdfx大约 7 年前

Specific use case thread: which VPNs have worked for you in mainland China?

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jmarinez大约 7 年前

SomaVPN - currently in beta Based on Algo and Wireguard

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some_account大约 7 年前

I use bahnhof VPN (Swedish) and they are well known for standing up to pressure from government.