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DNS leak test (Windows 10)
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DNS leak protection default setting
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Free trial or service available
Free trial or service limitations
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Free plan: 3 locations, 2 connections
Free trial: 60 days
Free trial: 24 hours
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Free plan: 10GB per month, 5 servers, 1 connection
Free plan (Basic): unlimited data, 1 virtual connection, up to 1Gbps speed; Free 7-day trial for Premium
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Free trial: 7 days (only available through App Store and Google Play Store)
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Free trial: 7 days
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Free trial: 30 days, 1 device
Free plan: 10GB per month, 12 servers, 1 connection
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Free trial: 7 days
Free plan: 1 connection, 3 countries
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Free trial: 7 days (only for Android, iOS and macOS)
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Free plan: 2GB data per month
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Free plan: 10GB per month if signed up with email (2GB if not), 11 servers, unlimited connections
Accepts PayPal
Yes (was not functional at the time of testing)
Mobile app included in price (Apple/Android)
Router install supported
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Accepts cryptocurrency
Unlimited data
Auto-renews subscription
Encryption enabled by default
Default encryption type
256-bit AES
ChaCha20
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256-bit AES
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Auto reconnect
No (must click 'Try again')
No (must click 'Try again')
No (must reconnect manually)
Yes (but must manually connect if not reconnected within 10 auto-reconnection attempts)
Yes (if dropout under 90 seconds)
Yes (did not work properly - no IP address given)
Auto run on Windows startup
Auto connect when app started
Yes (only if app status was connected when PC was shut down or restarted)
Stealth option in standard plan
Auto server selection
Stealth option in premium plan
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Speed test to determine best server
Malware protection option
Yes (but didn't work)
Specifications
Number of simultaneous connections supported (basic paid plan)
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