With its extensive endorsements and sponsorships, there’s a good chance you’ve seen IPVanish all over the web. But does their service live up to the marketing hype? Let’s see what experts are saying about this popular VPN.
For pricing, you can’t get much simpler than IPVanish.
There are three plans from which to choose -- which all offer the same features.
Billing options include every month, every three months, once a year. The monthly price is comparable to other mainstream VPN services. But you can save money if you’re willing to go with a longer subscription.
IPVanish offers apps for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, ChromeOS, and Windows. If that’s not enough, you can even configure it to work on routers and Windows Phones.
Why have a VPN on your router? This allows you to protect hardware that doesn’t support VPN apps -- such as your PlayStation, Smart TV, or Roku.
IPVanish tries to stand apart from the crowd with their client UI. But, for those familiar with VPNs, their changes might be jarring.
Instead of having the standard connect/disconnect button and a list of locations, IPVanish’s panel hides your country choices in dropdown lists and has two buttons -- connect/disconnect and on/off -- which essentially do the same thing.
It’s not a VPN that’s user friendly.
However, TechRadar notes, “Its client looks more complex than the competition, but that’s mostly because they have more features and functionality…”
IPVanish gives you unlimited simultaneous connections. If you have a lot of devices you need to protect, this service makes doing so easy.
IPVanish comes with plenty of features. Popular ones include:
IPVanish also offers a great deal of control over your OpenVPN setup. You can choose which port to use and can also obfuscate the traffic to avoid detection in geo-restricted areas such as China.
The company’s privacy policy states they do not collect or log any traffic and do not sell or rent personal information to third-parties.
Despite this, IPVanish responded to a summons from the US Department of Homeland Security to hand over information on user activities in 2016.
But since then StackPath bought IPVanish. They stated publicly, “With no exception IPVanish does not, has not, and will not log or store logs of our users as a StackPath company.”
You’ll always experience some slowdown when web browsing using a VPN -- either with slower upload or download speeds or higher latency. However, when put to the test, reviewers were pleasantly surprised with IPVanish’s overall performance.
IPVanish touts 24/7 customer support -- complete with live chat. This makes them a great choice if you want help immediately. If you can wait for one to two days, you can submit support tickets.
Self-help options include a useful support center and knowledge base. However, reviewers noted some answers are short. If you’re looking for detailed answers, you’ll want to use email support or live chat.
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IPVanish offers fast performance, a wide variety of server locations, and plenty of customization. PC Mag states, “... it’s good enough to be listed among the best services we’ve tested.”
- Darragh Murphy, Laptop MagIPVanish is a fantastic, simple VPN for those who are after great internet speeds and stable connections, but its price doesn’t justify the limited amount of servers and features it offers.
- Ian Paul, MacworldIPVanish works, but the service needs an update. The app is creaky and old, some aspects don't work properly, and its VPN protocols could use an update. IPVanish does have appeal for anyone who also wants some SugarSync back-up space, which comes as an add-on with all subscriptions.
- Rae Hodge, CnetCompared to its peers, IPVanish has one of the best user interfaces, encouraging you to get under the hood and learn the mechanics powering the technology. We recommend IPVanish as a flexible, configurable choice for users who are new to VPNs.
- Stuart Andrews, Tech.CoIPVanish is an attractive VPN for more expert users, with some impressive features and all the options and settings you could hope for. Other users might want something a little less intimidating – and a little more affordable.
- Michael Graw, T3IPVanish stands out for owning all its own servers and packs in a number of security features. But, it’s somewhat expensive and the user interface could be improved.
Overview | |
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Headquarters | United States |
Pricing/Sign Up | |
Starting Price (per Month) | $3.33 |
Plans and Pricing | Visit Site |
Free Trial | No |
Money Back Guarantee | 30 Days |
Payment Options | Credit Cards, PayPal, Bitcoin, Other |
ID Required | Valid email address |
Features | |
Server Locations (# of Countries) | 75 |
Number of Servers | 1600 + |
Devices Per License | Unlimited |
Simultaneous Connections | Unlimited |
Unlimited Bandwidth | Yes |
Double-Hop / Double VPN | No |
Accesses Netflix | Yes |
P2P / Torrenting Allowed | Yes |
Accepts Bitcoin | Yes |
Non-US Company | No |
Protected | |
Protocols | IPSec, IKEv2, L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, SSTP |
Encryption | AES-256, RSA-2048 |
No Logs / No Tracking | Yes |
Dedicated IP Available | No |
VPN Over Tor | Yes |
Wi-Fi Leak Protection | Yes |
Private DNS Server | Yes |
DNS Leak Protection | Yes |
IP Leak Protection | Yes |
WebRTC Leak Protection | No |
IPv6 Leak Protection | Yes |
Kill Switch | Yes |
Supported Platforms | |
Operating Systems | Windows, Mac OSX, iOS, Linux, Android |
Mobile App | Yes |
Router | Yes |
Browser Extension | No |
Customer Support | |
24/7 Support | Yes |
Live Chat Support | Yes |
Telephone Support | No |
Email Support | Yes |
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Additional comments |
Other Names (AKA): IP Vanish |
Terms & Conditions | Official Terms & Conditions |
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