TigerVPN is one of the older VPN services available. It stands out from the crowd by donating a proceed of their profits to NGO’s that care for animals. While supporting a good cause is nice, the quality of the product is always an important consideration. Does their service match up to leading VPNs?
TigerVPN has slightly higher monthly costs than other top-rated VPNs while also offering fewer features. However, if you opt for the annual or three-year plan, you can save yourself quite a bit of money and unlock added features that bring it in line with the competition.
Sadly, there’s no free tier. However, you’ll find a seven-day money-back guarantee if you’d like to try out the service before committing.
The service includes access to a limited range of apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. There are no browser extensions. And, unlike other VPN options, there is no option to install the VPN on your router.
The apps are straightforward with a simple interface. You’ll find a connection button, location list, favorites panel, and a settings box. Whether you’ve used a VPN service before or not, reviewers believe the UI is clear enough even for beginners to navigate.
With that said, reviewers note that more experienced users might find TigerVPN too simple. There are not many customization options. Reviewers also discovered they could not switch protocols or auto-connect when accessing insecure networks. More importantly, it only offers a kill switch if you’re using Windows.
If you opt for a monthly plan you only get two simultaneous connections. But if you sign up for a year or more, you can connect up to five devices. The payment structure confused and disappointed reviewers as most other services offer 5 or more connections standard.
If you’re looking for a VPN loaded with features, you might want to look elsewhere. TigerVPN offers only a handful, including:
The Karma Point system allows you to earn KP for free by performing a series of actions such as liking the company on Facebook or Tweeting a specific hashtag. Users can then use these points to purchase additional connections.
TigerVPN takes your privacy seriously. Not only does it allow you to pay for your subscription via Bitcoin, but it also does not sell your data to third-party advertisers. And, since they are based in the EU, they are GDPR compliant.
In terms of logging, TigerVPN’s privacy policy states they do not store any activity logs. However, they record some session and other details for service-related purposes. Logged items include:
TigerVPN has around 300 servers in 62 different locations. While not the slowest around, reviewers found mixed results in their speed tests. Some locations -- such as the US and UK -- provided very fast speeds while others were quite slow.
But the app itself is slow to launch and establish a VPN connection as well. PC Mag notes, “That’s annoying and might confuse some users…”
You have a variety of support options with TigerVPN. Besides their extensive knowledge base, you can also speak to support immediately using live chat. If you’re not pressed for time, you can also submit a ticket. TigerVPN claims ticket responses take less than 24 hours.
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TigerVPN doesn’t have a lot of the bells and whistles of other VPN providers. Nor does it have competitive pricing.
Because of that Tech Radar states, “... it’s difficult to see why you should choose TigerVPN ahead of the larger competition.”
However, if you’re looking for a more socially conscious option, TigerVPN is the only one based around donating to a good cause. If that’s important to you, then check them out.
- Novak Bozovic, TechNaduTigerVPN seems like a reliable VPN solution - but only if you need bare essentials. More advanced users and those who want to unblock streaming platforms will find much better (and more affordable) options out there.
- Ali Raza, TekcompareSo.. No support for Netflix, horrible customer service, high prices, questionable privacy policy, company based in Slovakia(EU). The conclusion is crystal clear: Stay away from this VPN service.
- Salmi, VPN RanksThe service is a safe bet for those subscribers who are planning to improve their online protection. Still, the provider needs to reconsider the pricing plans. There are users those who want to become a part of TigerVPN. Yet, they are unable to achieve this goal due to the cost factor.
- Ariel Hochstadt, vpnMentorTigerVPN assures us that no logs are kept, and that as they developed the codes themselves, they can guarantee that security and anonymity are the highest considerations. You can connect directly through your operating system's built-in tools, and they have extensive guides as to how to do this. The...
- Alex Grant, Best VPN.orgTigerVPN managed to impress us as one of the few VPNs that was above average in almost every regard - it was very fast, boasts all of the top security protocols, and has a high degree of configuration. It is not as friendly on the wallet, and presents a lot of complexity (however neatly packaged), h...
Overview | |
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Headquarters | Slovakia |
Pricing/Sign Up | |
Starting Price (per Month) | $11.99 |
Plans and Pricing | Visit Site |
Free Trial | 500 MB |
Money Back Guarantee | 7 Days |
Payment Options | Credit Cards, PayPal, Bitcoin |
ID Required | Valid email address |
Features | |
Server Locations (# of Countries) | 42 |
Number of Servers | 300 + |
Devices Per License | 2 |
Simultaneous Connections | 2 |
Unlimited Bandwidth | Yes |
Double-Hop / Double VPN | Yes |
Accesses Netflix | Yes |
P2P / Torrenting Allowed | Yes |
Accepts Bitcoin | Yes |
Non-US Company | Yes |
Protected | |
Protocols | IPSec, L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP |
Encryption | AES-256, RSA-2048 |
No Logs / No Tracking | Yes |
Dedicated IP Available | No |
VPN Over Tor | Yes |
Wi-Fi Leak Protection | No |
Private DNS Server | No |
DNS Leak Protection | No |
IP Leak Protection | Yes |
WebRTC Leak Protection | No |
IPv6 Leak Protection | Yes |
Kill Switch | Yes |
Supported Platforms | |
Operating Systems | Windows, Mac OSX, Android |
Mobile App | Yes |
Router | No |
Browser Extension | No |
Customer Support | |
24/7 Support | No |
Live Chat Support | Yes |
Telephone Support | No |
Email Support | |
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Additional comments |
Other Names (AKA): Tiger VPN |
Terms & Conditions | Official Terms & Conditions |
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