VyprVPN Review 2024

How does VyprVPN compare to other top VPN services in 2024? Those of you who know about VyprVPN are aware of some of its prominent features such as ‘Chameleon’, which provides a unique encryption protocol, and ‘Cyphr’, it’s encrypted messaging service. If, however, these two services sound completely new, and you want to learn more about VyprVPN, then this review is for you.

Quick Stats

Money-back guarantee	30 days
Allowed concurrent connections	Five
Supported streaming services	Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and others
No logs policy	Yes
Encryption	AES 256 encryption
Security Protocols	OpenVPN, IKEv2, and Chameleon
Special features	Kill switch, Cypher, VyprDNS, NAT Firewall, and VyprVPN Cloud
Customer support	24/7 live support
Server locations	71+ countries
Number of servers	700+ servers
Server Switches	Unlimited
Supported devices & web extensions	Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS, macOS, Amazon FireTV, Chrome, Firefox
VPN legal jurisdiction	Switzerland
Free Trial	3 days

The Pros and Cons:

Just before we get on with the review, we’ve compiled a list of pros and cons to give you an idea about what to expect from VyprVPN:

The VyprVPN Application

The signing up process took us around 4 minutes to complete. Once you create an account, the website will automatically redirect you to the company’s macOS, Android, Windows, and iOS applications.

Next, you get to download it, sign in, and connect in seconds. We tried out their Android application for two reasons. The first one is the obvious choice, as we own an Android. The second reason will be presented below, regarding a free trial.

Now, the app turned out to be very easy to navigate through. You have three options (Settings, Connection, and Servers).

The settings option will show you all the features you can activate using VyprVPN, including the kill switch feature.

When we connected to a server, it took it almost 5 seconds to establish a connection, which is considered to be very fast. It didn’t matter how distant the server was, the connection was almost instant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting up VyprVPN might be a bit of hassle for those who are not well-informed with the technology. As an added pro to this provider, VyprVPN has setup guides for almost any device that can establish a VPN connection, including:

• Windows
• Android
• iOS
• Mac
• QNAP
• Routers
• Blackphone
• TV
• Anonabox

There’s one thing we’d like to say about the Android App. Once we launched it, we were given the impression that we get to use it for free.

We got all the options in front of us. However, once we clicked on a server to connect, the sign-up page popped up.

The App’s Rating

While downloading the Android App, we were able to see how popular VyprVPN has become over the years. Google Play Store’s rating for VyprVPN’s application is 3.9/5 and it has been downloaded over 1 million times.

Most of us turn to what other users have to say about a certain product before we invest in it. When it comes to VPNs, there’s always a credible source with the right rankings and reviews needed to evaluate a service.

Trustpilot is an important website to check if you want to check the credibility of your VPN provider. And according to it, VyprVPN has a 3/5 rating, which is considered to be average. As you go through this review, you’ll find out why.

VyprVPN Server Spread and Location

VyprVPN’s 700+ VPN servers are by any standards quite impressive. It allows it to satisfy customers based in Asia, North America, Europe, Oceania as well as South America. The servers are in over 71 countries, and they provide the platform with over 200,000 active IP addresses for their customers to choose from.

Speed Tests

We performed some speed tests to see how fast this VPN is. A lot of reviews have stated that it’s one of the fastest in the world, but that’s not what we saw. It’s not bad, but the speed drop was present big time.

During the examination, the best results received were from Europe. However, that’s still after a 50% speed loss as we’re using a 100 Mbps broadband connection.

Let’s take a look at the speed tests:

• The first server we used was in Miami. You can see how much VyprVPN tampered with our connection. Also, check the high ping (delay). It’s probably due to the number of users on the servers. Yet, knowing so will change the speed in no way.
• Next, we used a server in Germany. As we mentioned, the speed results in Europe were good as our speed dropped to 46.41 Mbps. It’s above 50%, but we were still able to stream content in full HD.
• Finally, we used a server in Belgium. The speed results weren’t that different from the one in Germany. Our test scored 46.48, which is so much better than the server in Miami.

So, basically, VyprVPN isn’t that fast. Close locations brought the speed down by about 50%. However, owning their own VPN servers means that they can work on their speed easier. We hope to see better improvements in the near future.

Can VyprVPN Unblock Netflix?

Just like any streaming service, and we’re sure most of you are aware of that, Netflix geo-blocks its content around the world. Each country has its own unique catalog, courtesy of copyright laws.

While this is an easy problem to circumvent using any VPN service, Netflix has made it next to impossible for most of them by blacklisting IP addresses connected to VPN servers.

VPN providers that are not credible enough to work around this issue will only get users this error message:

“Streaming Error. You seem to be using an unblocker or proxy. Please turn off any of these services and try again. For more help, visit netflix.com/proxy.”

In VyprVPN’s case, yes, it can, and does unblock Netflix. Using its unique Chameleon technology, Netflix won’t even recognize that users are approaching its service with a VPN, making it 100% fully operational wherever they are.

Aside from that, we ran some tests. We connected to a server in Chicago and the results were positive. All in all, we were able to get US Netflix using VyprVPN.

VyprVPN and Other Streaming Services

Aside from unblocking Netflix with ease, VyprVPN can access the likes of HBO Now, Hulu, HBO Go, Amazon Prime Video, and BBC iPlayer. Some time ago, VyprVPN took a hiatus from being able to unblock certain channels, but lately, it allows users access to most of them.

We had no issue finding a server that works with Hulu, but users can always contact the support team via Live Chat and ask about the servers themselves.

One other way to unblock geo-restricted channels is Smart DNS. It’s a feature we look for in a VPN service and rank it higher according to its availability.

At first, we thought that VyprVPN does have this technology. Well, they do, but not in the way we hoped. VyprDNS is a way to unblock content and protect user data at the same time.

However, it’s not Smart DNS and cannot be configured on devices. It’s enabled through the app, which is only available on specific platforms like Android, iOS, PC, Mac, and FireStick.

We contacted the support team to explain what this technology is, this was their reply:

P2P Support

File sharing is an area where VyprVPN excels. Back in the day, VyprVPN did allow torrenting and other P2P actions. However, they used to log what users do and forward any copyright complaints to them.

Now, that’s no longer the case as they follow a strict no-log policy. The provider no longer has the ability to identify who’s doing what, which makes it next to impossible to file a complaint or forward one.

Their “Terms of Use” section includes that their service shouldn’t be used for copyright, trademark, and patent infringement. But, it’s mostly there for show – since VyprVPN no longer has any way to enforce it.

When we asked their support team to make sure they do support P2P actions, this is what they had to say:

As it says above, peer-to-peer actions and even BitTorrent traffic are allowed.

VyprVPN Privacy

VyprVPN claims to be an advocate for privacy rights and that it stands up against internet censorship. GoldenFrog launched the Swiss-based VyprVPN back in 2008.

Switzerland is one of the most open countries in the world with no privacy-stifling legislation in place. In the past, VyprVPN was one of those providers that log your information for 30 days. That includes:

• Customer’s source IP address (generally the IP address assigned by the customer’s ISP)
• VyprVPN’s IP address assigned to the user
• Connection start and end times
• Total number of bytes used

They claimed that the collection of a minimal amount of data is aimed at improving customer experiences. However, this is not the case ever since 2009, and the VPN is now dubbed as the “World’s First Publicly Audited No Log VPN Service.”

No-Log Policy

Based on the reports we found, and as mentioned above, VyprVPN used to collect logs. That’s why we paid their website a visit to check their privacy policy.

Here’s their complete privacy policy according to their official website:

VyprVPN Security

Both 128-bit and 256-bit encryptions are offered by VyprVPN. These protocols encrypt all user traffic and make it impossible for hackers and spammers to intercept their private information.

As for security protocols, users can choose between OpenVPN, L2TP/IPsec, PPTP, and Chameleon.

Now the Chameleon technology is what caught our attention. None of the other VPN providers have that, which made us dig a little deeper to shed some light on the matter.

Based on reports, the Chameleon protocol uses unmodified OpenVPN 256-bit protocol and tampers with metadata packets to ensure that it is not recognizable via deep packet inspection, VPN blocking, and throttling.

Furthermore, this protocol is essential to use in China. We didn’t get the chance to test it on for ourselves, but reports say that even the Great Firewall can be bypassed with ease using this technology.

VyprDNS

This service allows users to bypass censorship from any site as well as improve user privacy. It comes free with all the three VyprVPN plans and also doesn’t keep any logs of a user’s online activity.

At first, we thought that this was their own Smart DNS service with a hint of extra privacy. Well, it didn’t turn out that way. According to their support team:

VyprDNS is Golden Frog’s 100% owned and operated service available exclusively for VyprVPN users. They developed this zero-logging VyprDNS service to increase user privacy and defeat censorship across the world.

However, it’s cannot be set up without having the application installed on your device. In other words, VyprDNS is not available on the likes on Apple TV, Smart TVs, Chromecast, PlayStation, and Xbox.

Self-Managed VPN Servers

VyprVPN is one of the few VPN providers that don’t depend on any third-party support for running its hardware and VPN network. They do it all by themselves and this allows them to provide their customers with a reliable connection.

The ability to own and operate their own VPN infrastructure, both hardware and software from end-to-end, gives VyprVPN a solid stand when it comes to assuring its customers’ online security.

Kill Switch

This technology is the ultimate to ensure user privacy. It’s one of the main features we check for in order to determine whether this VPN is credible to use or not.

A kill switch is a tool that cuts a user’s internet if his/her VPN connection took a sudden drop. This prevents “whatever they’re doing” from flowing back through their ISP’s servers.

NAT Firewall

The NAT Firewall provides online security by blocking all unrequested inbound traffic thus removing the need for any additional configuration after connecting to VyprVPN under it.

NAT Firewall guarantees that users have their data well protected from any malicious netizens.

DNS Leak Tests

Tests are the ultimate way to determine whether VyprVPN is good enough or not. One crucial examination should be a test to see if the provider is DNS leak-free and does not reveal any private information.

According to what we’ve witnessed during the evaluation, there were no IPv4 or IPv6 leaks, as well as no WebRTC leaks. VyprVPN passed all the tests.

Third-Party Auditing

Checking what experts have to say about a VPN and examining the tests done on it is a very important step. Upon implementing their no-logging policy, GoldenFrog contacted the highly trusted Leviathan Security to independently audit their VyprVPN servers.

The complete audit by Leviathan Security found:

• “VyprVPN produces no identifying logs without the user’s consent.”
• “The project revealed a limited number of issues that VyprVPN subsequently fixed.”
• “Golden Frog can provide VyprVPN users with the assurance the company is not logging their VPN activity.”

Warrant Canary

Placing a Warrant Canary on a website indicates that no government investigations have taken or are taking place. If the company receives a gag order, the website will remove or change their “Canary” notice.

Canary Programs are very important to inform the users that the company they’re dealing with has been served with a government subpoena. If we speak in legal terms, it’s illegal to speak of the gag order.

That’s where the Canary Program comes in as it’s an indirect way to warn users of such legal actions. While checking for that, we noticed that VyprVPN does not have a Warrant Canary. It’s not that big of a deal, but it sure helps their customers a lot if their privacy was about to get compromised.

Customer Support

VyprVPN provides reliable customer support that is available 24 hours a day throughout the year with live chat representatives that are always ready to help out.

The best thing about their live chat feature is that it only took seconds to respond to our message. It’s almost instant. The bad part, however, is that they either didn’t comprehend our question or they were trying to make their service look good.

We asked about their Smart DNS feature, but the support agent did not give us a direct answer. This is what it looked like:

 

 

 

 

The conversation continued and still, we didn’t get what we needed. But that may be a misunderstanding of the question.

The point is, their support response is impeccable. There are options available to reach out to their support, including launching a complaint ticket or sending an email, for which the response time is 3-8 hours on business days.

The FAQ section, Troubleshooting and Manual Setup sections on the VyprVPN website are also good sources of information.

VyprVPN Pricing

The VyprVPN pricing guide is designed to be all-inclusive regardless of your income bracket. A while ago, users had the option to pick from VyprVPN and VyprVPN Premium that vary in terms of features.

In case you choose the Basic VyprVPN subscription you will only get to use 3 simultaneous connections, while the premium subscription allows you five, along with the Chameleon protocol.

As of now, VyprVPN changed its subscription fees to include every feature it offers within all of them. There’s no longer a premium subscription, instead, you can get everything VyprVPN has in a single subscription, yet with different periods. Here are your options:

• Monthly: $12.95
• 1 Year: $3.75/month
• 2 Years: $2.50/month

VyprVPN Payment Methods

The payment options for VyprVPN are mainly through credit cards such as Mastercard, JCB, Discover, American Express, Visa and a few more, as well as through PayPal.

However, most users look for anonymous ways to pay for their products, and with VyprVPN, the widely popular Bitcoin payments are unfortunately not supported.

Money-Back Guarantee

Just like most of the top VPNs in the industry, VyprVPN allows users to test their service, risk-free, courtesy of their 30-day refund policy.

While it might not be much considering most VPNs offer it, but according to what we’ve seen so far, it’s far better than some.

Other VPN services only allow you a 7-day refund policy or none. In this case, 30 days are more than enough to figure out whether a service is efficient or not.

VyprVPN Free Trial

Unlike many other VPN services, VyprVPN offers a free trial. You can try out VyprVPN for a full three days without getting billed. 

However, there’s a catch. If the device you’re operating does not fall under the Mobile category, you’re not trying anything out for free.

Let’s take Android as an example. Apparently, we could not benefit from the free trial when we tried to sign up from the website.

But when we tried that from the device’s app itself, the 3-day free trial was presented on the Home Screen.

One set back though, they asked for our credit card information once we clicked on “Create Account.”

Conclusion – VyprVPN Review

All in all, VyprVPN generally is a top-tier VPN service provider with unique services that can only be enjoyed by those who subscribe to it. Rest assured that as a company that handles everything by itself without any third-party interference, your security online is well guaranteed.  

The fact you can benefit from a 3-day free trial also speaks volumes of the confidence VyprVPN has in its product. Without a doubt, this is one of the world’s best and most professional VPN services. Was this review helpful? Did you get everything you needed? Let us know in the comment section below.