The 2024 VPN Tier List: Privacy & Security Smackdown!

So many VPNs and I want to share my thoughts on which VPNs are the best for digital rights in a more fun, subjective format :) Hope you have fun and learn something about virtual private networks, privacy, security, digital rights, and more!

Small update: I wasn't aware Proton has a new Linux client—I need to try that out!

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00:00 How this will work 🤓
00:26 AdGuard
01:08 AirVPN
01:40 CyberGhost
02:56 Azire VPN
03:46 IPVanish
04:32 ExpressVPN
05:00 Perfect Privacy VPN
05:48 Riseup VPN
06:38 NordVPN
07:52 ProtonVPN
09:30 IVPN
10:28 Private Internet Access (PIA)
11:16 Surfshark
11:36 TorGuard
12:20 Mullvad
13:34 TunnelBear & VyprVPN
13:44 Windscribe
14:30 Finalizing the list & final changes!
17:26 What to look for in a VPN & Final Thoughts :)
#vpn #techlore #tierlist

[techlore]

Leave your thoughts below, would love to see some different perspectives! What are you S-Tiers? 👀
(Small update: I wasn't aware Proton has a new Linux client—I need to try that out!)

[llpolluxll]

I use Mozilla VPN partly because it's really just a white label for Mullvad but also because it is in support of the development of Firefox which I think is critically needed at this point.

[angryowlet]

Mullvad has billboards and subway ads in NYC for its VPN and browser!

[diabl]

I was just now searching updated comparisons and you uploaded the video. I thought you would compare VPNs with Safing's SPN, which is what I'm puzzles about.. any reason you didn't include SPN on your considerations, or are not even using it at all?

[trixit]

Oh never seen Mullvad before, gotta try a Swedish alternative.
FYI Mullvad is swedish for Mole

[nedludd]

From time to time using Proton, I get a pop-up window from somewhere that says my free WIFI connection doesn't accept peer-to-peer connection. I ignore it and it seems to still work normally. I am not savvy enough to understand where that is coming from.

[TILR]

You should include the URL to the TierList so people could make their own lists with the vpns

[ballroomdru]

Mulvad VPN is advertising in the NYC Subway system.

[dim]

I used Nord for 2 years, ended up switching to IVPN, Proton and Mullvad for a year after hearing opinions from the privacy & security community. I've now gone back to Nord, in terms of speed, servers and client I personally don't feel like any compare. I'm not at all a fan of their marketing techniques but I don't feel like that should really discredit them as a VPN service. Like Henry said, they have got a lot right as a VPN service. IVPN is great though, I just wish they had more servers. Still enjoyed the video!

[soaringje]

I use Proton because I don't use Linux and don't really care for a feature-rich mobile experience. Appreciate the vid!

[mdlahey]

Really helpful video, Henry.... Thanks!

[SioWills]

This might be a stupid question but should we be keeping our VPN up to date as you have mentioned not to do this with other apps as it doesn’t actually have any benefits and just takes up more unnecessary space from what I can recall (was a long time ago) so was wondering if same applied for VPN.

I think you could've separated out the C-tier by focusing on the quality of the clients. Nord, for example, has on-par privacy/security with the others in the C-tier, but their clients are actually really good. They are the first to support new features in the Apple ecosystem like widgets, Apple Silicon, etc.

[mcioqru]

Great video. a nice gateway into a larger converstion. I agree with others that maybe arranging the C tier could have been useful, nonetheless.

Anyway I'm essentially commenting to inform you that the VPNPro link, in the description, promoting the 'VPNs owned by same companies' article, and in extension the whole site, appears to be broken. Not sure why. It might be my browser, I already checked my add-ons etc., but I thought I'd let others know. Hopefully it works in the future, it's an important topic. Regards.

[thestreamreader]

Do any of them allow you yo split tunnel on iOS? There are just some things I wouldn't want to gk through VPN.

[climate-moneymakingcampaig]

What do u think about the deeper network ?
Its a crypto based vpn

[glyslay]

iVPN is the best company for private vpn. Open source client and regular security audits are the keys to build trust with a privacy community.

[cheesium]

I think the video could have gone in a little more detail with the features, pointing out jurisdictions, where it doesn't matter, what kind of protocol the service uses and things like that. Also reduce a bit the VPN farm palette, since most of them come from the same parent company, so you can fit the critique more consistently

[taitco]

Does this take the 5, 9, and 14 eyes alliances into account?

[cringemaki]

What about trusting Mullvad's DNSs?