Best Free VPNs

CyberGhost

Pros
  • Unlimited bandwidth.
  • Unlimited traffic.
  • Can choose server countries from a limited list(at least for now and not guaranteed in future).
  • 20 VPN servers over 14 countries.
  • Tight encryption with ASE-256bit.
  • Supports OpenVPN protocol via windows client.
Cons
  • Connection disconnects every 3 hours.
  • Waiting time before connecting.
  • No support for other protocols like L2TP or PPTP.
  • No support for Mac or Linux platforms.
  • Download speeds restricted to 1 Mbps.

Hotspot Shield

Pros
  • Anonymous browsing.
  • Malware Protection.
  • High security with tight encryption.
  • Supports Windows, Mac, iOS and android.
Cons
  • Ad-supported free service.
  • Slow download speeds.
  • Cannot choose server location.

Private Tunnel

Pros
  • Can choose from US & UK servers.
  • Can earn bonus bandwidth by referring friends.
  • Protection against malware and malicious attacks.
  • Support for Windows, Mac, iOS and android.
  • Strong privacy protection through encryption.
Cons
  • 100MB monthly bandwidth per user.
  • Slow download speeds on the free service.

VPN Book

Pros
  • No limitations on bandwidth or traffic.
  • Servers located at US, UK and Europe.
  • Supports OpenVPN & PPTP protocols.
  • No registration required.
Cons
  • Slow download speeds.
  • Not so reliable as hotspot shield.
  • Requires some funky settings to start using the service(like installing OpenVPN client & Certificates).
  • Not so beginner friendly.

SecurityKiss

Pros
  • Support for multiple platforms.
  • Server locations in US & UK.
  • Support for multiple protocols.
  • No registration required.
  • Supports exclusive tunneling and unlimited switching.
Cons
  • Free users are limited at 300MB per day bandwidth.
  • Download speeds are caped.
  • No support for email clients , gaming and P2P.
  • Cannot access music or video steaming sites like Hulu.

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