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Ask HN: Which VPN service do you use?

by pyvek on 10/31/15, 8:21 PM with 9 comments

Why did you end up choosing it over the others?
  • by atmosx on 11/3/15, 8:25 AM

    Depends on the use you are going to make.

    A self-hosted VPN (5 USD VPS running a VPN server and socks5/http proxy) is cheaper. The exit IP address most likely is NOT blacklisted by IP-sensible services (e.g. PayPal). But you get one country, one IP and belongs to you.

    A professional VPN service will give you access through many countries (40-70 or more), the exit point is 'shared' and many VPN providers (e.g. TorGuard) do not keep logs. Or at least that's what their TOS says.

  • by teaneedz on 11/1/15, 1:08 AM

    F-Secure's FreedomeVPN has a great reputation and blocks tracking plus harmful websites. Works on Mac and iOS devices.
  • by drakonka on 11/3/15, 9:42 AM

    I've been using SurfEasy and it has been good for me so far. Nice OS X app, easy to toggle countries. It does get autodisabled when you use any sort of torrent app as they want to ensure nobody comes after them for assisting illegal piracy activities, but I actually don't mind that at all.
  • by lukebennett on 10/31/15, 8:24 PM

    Self-hosted OpenVPN server on a cheap VPS in whichever country I want/need it. Simple to setup, full control, and the cost of the VPS is lower than most paid services (and can be used for hosting other stuff too if I want).