How we assess VPNs
Independent audits
We look for the auditor, date, scope and assurance standard rather than repeating a marketing headline.
Laboratory results
Where independent tests exist, we cite the testing body and the test period so the result has context.
Provider documentation
Features, device limits, refund terms and pricing mechanics are checked against current provider documentation where possible.
Reported problems
Recurring complaints are described as user reports, not as findings from our own hands-on testing.
What we do not claim
- We do not claim that every VPN reviewed has been purchased or personally tested by us.
- We do not publish our own speed-test figures unless we actually measure them.
- We do not present manufacturer screenshots or images as original photography.
- We do not invent professional credentials, employment history, customer numbers or testimonials.
- We do not treat a VPN as complete protection from phishing, scams, malware or account compromise.
Affiliate relationships
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Corrections and contact
VPN features, prices and streaming availability change. If you find an outdated claim or a sourcing problem, please use the contact page. Material corrections should be reflected in the page's update date.