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IVPNis a bit of a dark horse in the VPN market.
I took it through its paces to find out what IVPN could do.
It’s secure, easy to use, and it’s as fast as greased lightning.
The only bad thing is that it can’t unblock streaming services.
There are also some minor pricing issues I’ll get into as we go along.
No exaggerated claims or snake oil here.
This straightforward approach extends to the way IVPN discusses its features.
It tells you what you better know, right there on the tin.
The server spread is okay, but not great.
IVPN offers servers across the United States and Europe, but very few are outside of that area.
I go into a bit more detail in the pricing section.
I tried about 10 servers and not one cracked Netflix.
In both cases, you have nothing to worry about with IVPN as it takes this very seriously.
Your only account information is a code, there’s no email or other identifiable information.
This service looks completely safe and, if you pay with cash, is entirely anonymous.
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Security
IVPN’s security is also top-notch.
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Thankfully, they’re both some of thebest VPN protocolsaround: OpenVPN and WireGuard.
Both protocols balance speed and security, meaning you have fast, yet highly encrypted connections every time.
The IVPN Interface
I also really like the IVPN client.
I tested it on Linux and Android and had zero issues with it.
The installation process was smooth on both operating systems and navigation was as easy as can be.
Like NordVPN, IVPN offers you a map of server locations.
You pick your server either via the menu on the right or on the map; either works.
Connection times are lightning fast, too, so no waiting around for a connection to be made.
I found it easier to disconnect and then reconnect rather than switch servers.
It’s not a huge bug, but a little annoying.
Unlike most VPN services, IVPN maintains two plans: IVPN Standard and IVPN Pro.
The main difference, aside from price, is that Pro offers more bells and whistles.
Overall, the pricing is really competitive.
I like how you have several durations to choose from, and I like how transparent it all is.
I like how, for example, going month-to-month is a realistic option with IVPN.
I wish more VPNs would do this.
Standard is a solid plan.
It’s a good deal and very few VPNs are cheaper.
I take no issue with this.
The Standard plan only allows two, while Pro allows seven.
Note that this doesn’t meansimultaneous connections, either.
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However, placing the limit at just two for Standard users is extremely low.
But having you sign out of all devices each time you use a third is extremely annoying.
$100 is a lot of money for a VPN.
Speed
IVPN is fast, there are no two ways about it.
As usual, I tested IVPN from Cyprus, connecting to four different locations around the globe.
The results are below.
It was just as fast as the connection to Israel, which is just a few hundred miles away.
If you like your VPNs fast, IVPN is a very good choice.
Other than that, it’s a great VPN, no doubt about it.
The only VPN I like more isMullvad—ExpressVPNif streaming is a priority.
