The "1-Minute" Review
Verdict
SpyOff might provide unlimited connections, but its expensive price, mediocre performance, and confusing UI make it hard to recommend the product.What's good
- P2P support
- Can run over Tor
- Unlimited connections
What's bad
- Few features
- Slow performance
- High speed protocol not secure
Never heard of SpyOff? It’s okay, they're not a huge name on the VPN market just yet. SpyOff is a small VPN with the bold claim that they are "the fastest VPN alive." Let’s see if reviewers agree...
Pricing
Compared to larger VPN services, SpyOff is on the high end for their monthly and annual plan. While they offer a 15-day free trial so you can try before you buy, you'll have to give them your payment information up front. Be sure to cancel within 14 days if you don't plan to keep the service.
Supported Devices
SpyOff has clients for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac. You can also install the services on your router. Sadly, there are no browser extensions. This means you can't use the service on public computers.
Ease of Use
Despite not having a ton of features, SpyOff might confuse VPN beginners. There are three types of connections: ultra secure, balanced, and high speed. These refer to the protocols used by the servers.
Sadly, the high-speed connection utilizes PPTP. It's an older standard which is not considered secure. So if you want to actually protect your data, you should choose the ultra secure or balanced options.
The rest of the interface isn’t particularly friendly despite its simplicity. Servers aren’t organized in any way and there’s no option to ‘auto-select’ servers nearest to your location.
There’s also hardly any UI when it comes to failed connections. So if nothing happens, you should either connect again or try a different server.
Simultaneous Connections
You can connect as many devices as you want to SpyOff. This is one of the areas reviewers felt the higher price was worth it.
Included Features
While features are limited, popular options include:
- P2P support
- Killswitch
- Run SpyOff over Tor
- Enhanced DNS leak protection
Privacy and Logging
SpyOff's parent company is based in San Marino.
However, reviewers noted there’s quite a lot of German used in both the SpyOff client and the website. Their privacy policy also mentions Berlin court rulings.
So while the company claims they're in San Marino, the note in the policy and the use of German on its site and client lead experts to believe that it is under the jurisdiction of the “14-eyes” countries instead of San Marino’s laws.
SpyOff claims that they do not log any activity while you’re connected. However, their privacy policy states that they store your IP address when you hand over your payment details.
Besides that, they appear to log no other information once you’re connected to their VPN.
Performance
Despite its claim of being the “fastest VPN alive” actual tests put well below its competitors.
Even when testing with the high speed protocol, experts weren’t able to get more than roughly 20Mbps from nearby servers. Speeds dropped significantly when they chose Asia servers with some dropping down to 1Mbps -- speeds practically unusable with today's complex webpages and high-bandwidth applications.
Support
You’ll need to open a support ticket or email support directly as there is no live chat support available through SpyOff. There’s also a knowledge base -- available in both English and German -- for common questions and concerns.
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Summary
SpyOff is nothing to write home about with its middling performance, expensive subscription plan, and limited features. While unlimited simultaneous connections are nice, there are other more feature-filled and faster options available.
PC World states, “You can find cheaper options… and given the lack of added features I would definitely shop around to compare prices.”
TechRadar adds, “SpyOFF makes big claims… but couldn’t live up to them during testing… overall the service just isn’t worth the asking price.”
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Ian Paul, PCWorldSpyOff has a very easy-to-use VPN with a good amount of country options, and the ability to use it with unlimited devices. The pricing and speeds were average, however, and we had connection problems during our tests with the VPN.
- VPN FanThe custom VPN software makes their service easier to use with most operating systems. These include Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. All of these default to OpenVPN which many believe is the best VPN protocol for speed and security. Although OpenVPN should be best for most users, they also have supp...
- Darren Wall, The Flash BlogA decent service provider for someone who wants to browse the web anonymously, protect their security but doesn’t need the fastest servers.
- Usman Hayat, VPN RanksSpyOFF VPN has exceeded our expectations to another level by providing a clear-cut privacy policy. In addition, the service offers different compelling features like multi-login, compatibility and others. Based on our SpyOFF VPN review, the future of the service looks quite optimistic.
- Alex Grant, Best VPN.orgHas the potential to become one of the elite providers with its decent server coverage and a sleek client. To do so, however, they need to improve on the speeds, payment methods, privacy, and do away with the legal speak in their Privacy Policy.
Details
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | San Marino |
| Pricing/Sign Up | |
| Starting Price (per Month) | $5.60 |
| Plans and Pricing | Visit Site |
| Free Trial | 15 days |
| Money Back Guarantee | 15 Days |
| Payment Options | Credit Cards |
| ID Required | - |
| Features | |
| Server Locations (# of Countries) | 21 |
| Number of Servers | 335 + |
| Devices Per License | Unlimited |
| Simultaneous Connections | 3 |
| Unlimited Bandwidth | Yes |
| Double-Hop / Double VPN | No |
| Accesses Netflix | No |
| P2P / Torrenting Allowed | No |
| Accepts Bitcoin | No |
| Non-US Company | Yes |
| Protected | |
| Protocols | IPSec, L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP |
| Encryption | No |
| No Logs / No Tracking | Yes |
| Dedicated IP Available | No |
| VPN Over Tor | No |
| Wi-Fi Leak Protection | Yes |
| Private DNS Server | No |
| DNS Leak Protection | Yes |
| IP Leak Protection | Yes |
| WebRTC Leak Protection | Yes |
| IPv6 Leak Protection | Yes |
| Kill Switch | Yes |
| Supported Platforms | |
| Operating Systems | Windows, Mac OSX, iOS, Android |
| Mobile App | Yes |
| Router | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No |
| Customer Support | |
| 24/7 Support | No |
| Live Chat Support | No |
| Telephone Support | No |
| Email Support | Yes |
| More | |
| Additional comments |
Other Names (AKA): Spy Off |
| Terms & Conditions | Official Terms & Conditions |
| Suggest a correction |
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Critic Reviews
Unlimited device coverage is unique
SpyOff has a very easy-to-use VPN with a good amount of country options, and the ability to use it with unlimited devices. The pricing and speeds were average, however, and we had connection problems during our tests with the VPN.
SpyOff has a very easy-to-use VPN with a good amount of country options, and the ability to use it with unlimited devices. The pricing and speeds were average, however, and we had connection problems during our tests with the VPN.
Very fast network, unlimited simultaneous connections
The custom VPN software makes their service easier to use with most operating systems. These include Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. All of these default to OpenVPN which many believe is the best VPN protocol for speed and security. Although OpenVPN should be best for most users, they also have s...More
The custom VPN software makes their service easier to use with most operating systems. These include Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. All of these default to OpenVPN which many believe is the best VPN protocol for speed and security. Although OpenVPN should be best for most users, they also have support for L2TP/IPSec and PPTP. This means you can choose your own balance of speed vs. security.
A good level of online security and privacy
A decent service provider for someone who wants to browse the web anonymously, protect their security but doesn’t need the fastest servers.
A decent service provider for someone who wants to browse the web anonymously, protect their security but doesn’t need the fastest servers.
A nascent player in the battleground of online privacy
SpyOFF VPN has exceeded our expectations to another level by providing a clear-cut privacy policy. In addition, the service offers different compelling features like multi-login, compatibility and others. Based on our SpyOFF VPN review, the future of the service looks quite optimistic.
SpyOFF VPN has exceeded our expectations to another level by providing a clear-cut privacy policy. In addition, the service offers different compelling features like multi-login, compatibility and others. Based on our SpyOFF VPN review, the future of the service looks quite optimistic.
A decent network and good tech specs
Has the potential to become one of the elite providers with its decent server coverage and a sleek client. To do so, however, they need to improve on the speeds, payment methods, privacy, and do away with the legal speak in their Privacy Policy.
Has the potential to become one of the elite providers with its decent server coverage and a sleek client. To do so, however, they need to improve on the speeds, payment methods, privacy, and do away with the legal speak in their Privacy Policy.
One of the best equipped providers on the market
Probably the hottest newcomer among all the vpn providers. Their server performance seems to be on top which makes them the perfect choice for streaming and downloading. Their free trial is a huge benefit for users still unsure. This is why we definitely recommend using their 15-Day Free Trial offer!
Probably the hottest newcomer among all the vpn providers. Their server performance seems to be on top which makes them the perfect choice for streaming and downloading. Their free trial is a huge benefit for users still unsure. This is why we definitely recommend using their 15-Day Free Trial offer!
If polished, can turn this into a first line VPN service
It’s clear that this provider is taking its first steps into the world of VPNs as the website and overall service leave an unfinished impression. There are the server inaccuracies, the language barrier on both the site and apps, and other aspects that show that there is still quite a long road...More
It’s clear that this provider is taking its first steps into the world of VPNs as the website and overall service leave an unfinished impression. There are the server inaccuracies, the language barrier on both the site and apps, and other aspects that show that there is still quite a long road to be covered. This doesn’t mean you should discard this provider right away, though.
This VPN offers a run-of-the mill service but keeps no logs
SpyOff’s overall service is a tad on the pricier side of the fence and some valid concerns on encryption detract from the existing solid foundations for a quality VPN service. Speeds are in the upper range out, with reliability to match. A few additional tweaks could well catapult this expanding provider into the elite.
SpyOff’s overall service is a tad on the pricier side of the fence and some valid concerns on encryption detract from the existing solid foundations for a quality VPN service. Speeds are in the upper range out, with reliability to match. A few additional tweaks could well catapult this expanding provider into the elite.