The 5 best VPN providers in comparison

To make it easier for you to choose the right VPN tool, this practical tip compares the five best VPN providers.

1. VPN provider: HideMyAss Pro VPN

• With more than 760 VPN servers at 280 locations in 190 countries, HideMyAss provides countless IP addresses.
• The VPN service can be used on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.
• The following protocols are supported: OpenVPN (TCP / UDP) and L2TP. PPTP is no longer supported because it does not meet the security requirements of the operators.
• If desired, the IP addresses can be changed automatically at regular intervals - this ensures even more anonymity.
• The price for HideMyAss Pro VPN is the equivalent of 6.17 euros per month in an annual subscription. You have a money-back guarantee in the first 30 days after purchase - so you can try out the service risk-free. More information can be found on the manufacturer's website.
• After the 30 day trial you can buy different subscriptions. Pick a one, six and twelve month subscription.

2. VPN provider: CyberGhost VPN

• CyberGhost VPN provides you with almost 3000 servers in 61 countries.
• Your connection is secured with 256 bit AES encryption. CyberGhost is available for Windows, iOS, Mac OS and Android.
• CyberGhost supports the following protocols: OpenVPN, L2TP, IPSec and IKEv2.
• CyberGhost VPN costs 12.99 euros for a month. In the one-year subscription, however, only 6.49 euros per month and in the two-year subscription even only 3.50 euros.
• There is also a 7-day free version here.

3. VPN provider: IPVanish

• The VPN provider IPVanish has 1100 servers with more than 40, 000 IPs from 60+ countries.
• A 256-bit method is used for encryption. According to their own information, no user data is logged.
• IPVanish supports the IKEv2, OpenVPN, and L2TP / IPsec protocols. The tool is available for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Fire TV, Windows Phone, Linux, Chromebook and routers.
• With IPVanish you have the option of automatically switching between different locations.
• The price for IPVanish is the equivalent of 5.74 euros per month in the annual subscription. You pay EUR 8.84 per month and EUR 7.95 every three months. You can request your money back within seven days of purchase if you are unsatisfied with the service. More information can be found on the manufacturer's website.

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4. VPN provider: Hotspot Shield VPN

• Hotspot Shield VPN claims to be the most used VPN service in the world with more than 650 million downloads.
• Hotspot Shield VPN advertises with 2, 500 servers in 25 countries worldwide.
• The tool uses 256-bit AES encryption technology and can be used on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chrome and many more.
• Hotspot Shield VPN bids at a price of the equivalent of 6.99 euros per month in the annual subscription for the premium package. You can pay monthly (EUR 15.99), semi-annually (EUR 10.99) or as a three-year subscription (EUR 3.99). You can find the download at CHIP Online.

5. Hide.me

• Hide.me has servers in more than 34 different countries and can be used on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
• The following protocols are supported: PPTP, L2TP, IPsec (IKEv1 and IKEv2), OpenVPN, SoftEther, SSTP and SOCKS.
• Hide.me offers various packages: In the free version, you surf at a maximum of 3 Mbit / s and can consume a volume of 2 GB per month. For the equivalent of EUR 2.71 per month, you get the Plus Package with unlimited bandwidth and an inclusive volume of 75 GB. For unlimited surfing, you pay the equivalent of 5.96 euros per month in the premium package.
• Further information is available on the manufacturer's website.

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• In addition to the VPN tools already mentioned, you can also use Bitmask with Riseup. The service is free after you sign up. However, the service is currently only available on Android and Linux.

Conclusion: HideMyAss Pro VPN is the top dog

In our comparison, HideMyAss Pro VPN offers the largest range of anonymous proxy servers. In terms of price-performance there is nothing to complain about in terms of costs. If you are looking for a VPN provider, you should at least try HideMyAss. If you are looking for a completely free VPN tool and can live with advertising, Hide.me is a good choice.

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