This page lists every provider page we used for the feature table on the comparison. Each status in the table links to its source here. Where a page confirms more than three features, we name the groups.
Sources of the VPN feature table
Sources per provider (277 pages)
CyberGhost VPN
- cyberghostvpn.com VPN
- cyberghostvpn.com/features Connection (19), Blocking (5), Privacy and trust (1), Apps and devices (3), Subscription and service (1)
- cyberghostvpn.com/download/tor-vpn Other or own protocol, Tor over VPN
- cyberghostvpn.com/glossary/stealth-vpn Obfuscation (hides that you use a VPN)
- cyberghostvpn.com/apps Connection (3), Privacy and trust (1), Apps and devices (8), Network (1)
- cyberghostvpn.com/vpn-server Connection (2), Network (3)
- support.cyberghostvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/21335358… IPv6 inside the tunnel
- cyberghostvpn.com/features/vpn-protocols Post-quantum encryption
- cyberghostvpn.com/playstation-vpn Smart DNS
- cyberghostvpn.com/download/linux-vpn Connection (1), Apps and devices (3)
- support.cyberghostvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/99126176… Local network access
- cyberghostvpn.com/privacyhub/privacy-audit-2… Independent audit
- cyberghostvpn.com/features/crypto-vpn Payment with cryptocurrency, Payment in cash
- cyberghostvpn.com/privacypolicy Account without an email address
- cyberghostvpn.com/vulnerability-disclosure-p… Bug bounty programme, Vulnerability disclosure programme
- cyberghostvpn.com/transparency-report Transparency report
- cyberghostvpn.com/download/windows-privacy-s… Antivirus (scans files on the device)
- cyberghostvpn.com/buy/cyberghost-vpn-1 Identity and device (7), Subscription and service (1)
- cyberghostvpn.com/features/nospy Servers owned by the provider
- cyberghostvpn.com/vpn-free-trial Free plan, Free trial
- support.cyberghostvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/36001732… Sold as a code or gift card in shops
- cyberghostvpn.com/student-discount Student discount
- support.cyberghostvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/21383436… Money-back guarantee (days)
- cyberghostvpn.com/terms Business or team plan
ExpressVPN
- expressvpn.com/pricing Connection (2), Blocking (3), Identity and device (6), Apps and devices (1), Subscription and service (1)
- expressvpn.com/vpn-server Connection (3), Network (3)
- expressvpn.com/features Connection (10), Blocking (1), Privacy and trust (1), Identity and device (2), Subscription and service (3)
- expressvpn.com/support/knowledge-hub/ios-… Always-on kill switch
- expressvpn.com/features/split-tunneling Split tunneling
- expressvpn.com/what-is-vpn Multi-hop (two VPN servers in a row)
- expressvpn.com/support/knowledge-hub/rout… Port forwarding
- expressvpn.com/features/vpn-trial P2P / torrenting allowed
- expressvpn.com/vpn-service/tor-vpn Tor over VPN
- expressvpn.com/vpn-download Connection (3), Apps and devices (10), Network (1)
- expressvpn.com/trust Connection (1), Privacy and trust (5)
- expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/app-for-… Auto-connect
- expressvpn.com/features/dns Custom DNS server
- expressvpn.com/support/troubleshooting/re… Local network access
- expressvpn.com/support/knowledge-hub/how-… Pause VPN
- expressvpn.com/what-is-vpn/protocols/wire… Automatic WireGuard key rotation
- expressvpn.com/llm-info Perfect forward secrecy, Servers owned by the provider
- expressvpn.com/support/knowledge-hub/does… Static IP address
- expressvpn.com/support/knowledge-hub/stre… Streaming (as stated by the provider)
- expressvpn.com/support/knowledge-hub/freq… Cookie pop-up blocking, Free plan
- expressvpn.com/tos Payment with cryptocurrency, Payment in cash, Money-back guarantee (days)
- expressvpn.com/privacy-policy Account without an email address
- expressvpn.com/vpn-download/vpn-linux Linux app with graphical interface, Manual configuration files (WireGuard/OpenVPN)
- expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/app-for-… Linux command-line client
- expressvpn.com/support/manage-account/gif… Sold as a code or gift card in shops
- expressvpn.com/support Student discount
hide.me VPN
- hide.me VPN
- hide.me/en/network Connection (5), Privacy and trust (1), Network (3), Subscription and service (1)
- hide.me/en/features/vpn-kill-switch Kill switch
- hide.me/en/features/stealth-guard Always-on kill switch
- hide.me/en/features/vpn-split-tunn… Split tunneling
- hide.me/en/multihop-double-vpn Multi-hop (two VPN servers in a row)
- hide.me/en/features/vpn-protocols Obfuscation (hides that you use a VPN), Perfect forward secrecy
- hide.me/en/vpn-port-forwarding Port forwarding
- hide.me/en/help/how-can-i-fix-my-i… Dedicated IP address
- hide.me/en/business Dedicated VPN server, Business or team plan
- hide.me/en/help/differences-betwee… P2P / torrenting allowed
- hide.me/en/features Connection (9), Privacy and trust (2)
- hide.me/en/features/ipv6-vpn IPv6 inside the tunnel
- hide.me/en/features/zero-logging-d… Own DNS servers
- hide.me/en/software/windows Auto-connect
- hide.me/en/help/how-to-change-dns-… Custom DNS server
- hide.me/en/help/how-to-enable-loca… Local network access
- hide.me/en/pricing Connection (2), Privacy and trust (2), Identity and device (8), Apps and devices (1), Network (1), Subscription and service (2)
- hide.me/en/help/fix-a-problem/feat… SOCKS5 proxy
- hide.me/en/smart-guard Blocking (5)
- hide.me/en/blog/independent-audito… Independent audit
- hide.me/en/software/linux Open-source apps, Linux app with graphical interface, Linux command-line client
- hide.me/en/features/no-logs-policy Account without an email address
- hide.me/en/about Transparency report
- hide.me/en/software Apps and devices (10)
- hide.me/en/help/where-can-i-downlo… Manual configuration files (WireGuard/OpenVPN)
- hide.me/en 10 Gbit/s servers
- hide.me/en/help/money-back-guarant… Free trial
- hide.me/en/reseller Sold as a code or gift card in shops
- hide.me/en/legal Money-back guarantee (days)
- hide.me/en/free-vpn Live chat support
IVPN
- ivpn.net/en/pricing Connection (8), Blocking (1), Privacy and trust (4), Identity and device (7), Apps and devices (2), Subscription and service (2)
- ivpn.net/en Connection (17), Blocking (3), Privacy and trust (1), Identity and device (1), Network (1)
- ivpn.net/knowledgebase/general/do-y… P2P / torrenting allowed
- ivpn.net/knowledgebase/general/do-y… IPv6 inside the tunnel
- ivpn.net/knowledgebase/general/can-… Smart DNS
- ivpn.net/en/apps Connection (1), Apps and devices (4)
- ivpn.net/en/apps Connection (2), Privacy and trust (1), Apps and devices (7)
- ivpn.net/knowledgebase/general/answ… Perfect forward secrecy, Unlimited data
- ivpn.net/knowledgebase/general/do-y… Static IP address
- ivpn.net/en/antitracker Cookie pop-up blocking
- ivpn.net/en/status Privacy and trust (1), Network (3)
- ivpn.net/en/vulnerability-reporting Bug bounty programme, Vulnerability disclosure programme
- ivpn.net/knowledgebase/general/do-y… Manual configuration files (WireGuard/OpenVPN)
- ivpn.net/knowledgebase/general/what… 10 Gbit/s servers
- ivpn.net/knowledgebase/billing/does… Free plan, Free trial
- ivpn.net/knowledgebase/billing/vouc… Sold as a code or gift card in shops
- ivpn.net/en/refunds Money-back guarantee (days)
- ivpn.net/contactus Live chat support
Mullvad VPN
- mullvad.net VPN
- mullvad.net/en/why-mullvad-vpn Connection (9), Privacy and trust (3)
- mullvad.net/en/blog/removing-openvpn-1… OpenVPN protocol, IKEv2/IPsec protocol, Other or own protocol
- mullvad.net/en/help/using-mullvad-vpn-… Connection (8)
- mullvad.net/en/download Connection (4), Identity and device (8), Apps and devices (7)
- mullvad.net/en/help/split-tunneling-wi… P2P / torrenting allowed
- mullvad.net/en/help/faq Connection (4), Apps and devices (2), Subscription and service (2)
- mullvad.net/en/help/dns-over-https-and… Connection (1), Blocking (5)
- mullvad.net/en/help/wireguard-and-mull… Perfect forward secrecy
- mullvad.net/en/help/tag/mullvad-app Streaming (as stated by the provider)
- mullvad.net/en/servers Privacy and trust (1), Network (3)
- mullvad.net/en/pricing Privacy and trust (2), Apps and devices (1), Subscription and service (3)
- mullvad.net/en/help/how-report-bug-or-… Bug bounty programme, Vulnerability disclosure programme
- mullvad.net/en/help/how-we-handle-gove… Transparency report
- mullvad.net/en/download/vpn/linux Linux app with graphical interface, Linux command-line client
- mullvad.net/en/help/install-mullvad-ap… Android TV app, Fire TV app
- mullvad.net/en/help/server-list Servers owned by the provider, Virtual locations disclosed
- mullvad.net/en/help/partnerships-and-r… Sold as a code or gift card in shops
- mullvad.net/en/help/refunds Money-back guarantee (days)
- mullvad.net/en/help/terms-service Live chat support
NordVPN
- nordvpn.com/pricing Connection (2), Blocking (3), Identity and device (7)
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19482810… WireGuard protocol, OpenVPN protocol
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19559429… IKEv2/IPsec protocol, Leak protection (DNS, IPv6, WebRTC), Streaming (as stated by the provider)
- nordvpn.com/servers Connection (4), Identity and device (1), Apps and devices (1), Network (3)
- nordvpn.com/features Connection (10), Blocking (1), Privacy and trust (1), Apps and devices (1), Subscription and service (1)
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19479130… Port forwarding
- nordvpn.com/blog/ipv6-enable-or-disable IPv6 inside the tunnel
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/30046321… Post-quantum encryption
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19442825… Smart DNS
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/38467188… Auto-connect
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/38467188… Automatic server choice
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/35512783… Custom DNS server
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19920409… Local network access
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20315016… Pause VPN
- nordvpn.com/features/vpn-encryption Perfect forward secrecy, Unlimited data
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19507808… Static IP address
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20195967… SOCKS5 proxy
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/49231317… Cookie pop-up blocking
- nordvpn.com/blog/ram-based-servers RAM-only servers
- github.com/NordSecurity/nordvpn-linux Open-source apps
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19685782… Payment with cryptocurrency, Payment in cash
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19571345… Account without an email address
- nordvpn.com/blog/nord-security-bug-bou… Bug bounty programme, Vulnerability disclosure programme
- nordvpn.com/blog/nordvpn-introduces-tr… Transparency report
- nordvpn.com/download Apps and devices (7)
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/35078364… Linux app with graphical interface, Linux command-line client
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19507808… Fire TV app
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19426084… Router support
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19476515… Simultaneous devices
- nordvpn.com/trust 10 Gbit/s servers, Servers owned by the provider
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19744837… Free plan, Free trial
- support.nordvpn.com/Billing/Payments/152169491… Sold as a code or gift card in shops
- nordvpn.com/student-employee-discount Student discount
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19476991… Money-back guarantee (days)
- support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20284072… Business or team plan
Private Internet Access
- privateinternetaccess.com VPN
- privateinternetaccess.com/vpn-features Connection (17), Blocking (4), Privacy and trust (1), Apps and devices (1), Network (1), Subscription and service (2)
- privateinternetaccess.com/vpn-features/vpn-encryption IKEv2/IPsec protocol, Other or own protocol, Perfect forward secrecy
- privateinternetaccess.com/download Connection (3), Privacy and trust (1), Apps and devices (8)
- privateinternetaccess.com/buy-vpn-online Connection (2), Privacy and trust (1), Identity and device (7), Apps and devices (1), Subscription and service (3)
- privateinternetaccess.com/unblock-websites-vpn/tor-v… Tor over VPN
- helpdesk.privateinternetaccess.com/hc/en-us/articles/46777101… IPv6 inside the tunnel
- privateinternetaccess.com/vpn-server Connection (2), Network (3)
- privateinternetaccess.com/vpn-features/split-tunneli… Local network access
- privateinternetaccess.com/vpn-features/dedicated-ip-… Static IP address
- privateinternetaccess.com/download/linux-vpn Connection (1), Apps and devices (3)
- privateinternetaccess.com/vpn-features/free-trial-vpn Cookie pop-up blocking, Free plan, Free trial
- privateinternetaccess.com/blog/security-audit-2025 Independent audit
- privateinternetaccess.com/online-privacy Payment with cryptocurrency, Payment in cash
- privateinternetaccess.com/vpn-features/no-logs-vpn Account without an email address
- privateinternetaccess.com/vulnerability-disclosure-p… Bug bounty programme
- privateinternetaccess.com/transparency-report Transparency report
- privateinternetaccess.com/antivirus Antivirus (scans files on the device)
- privateinternetaccess.com/smart-tvs/amazon-fire-stic… Fire TV app
- privateinternetaccess.com/vpn-features/fastest-vpn Servers owned by the provider
- privateinternetaccess.com/pages/gift-card-payment Sold as a code or gift card in shops
Proton VPN
- protonvpn.com/pricing Connection (4), Identity and device (7), Apps and devices (1), Subscription and service (3)
- protonvpn.com/download Connection (3), Apps and devices (9)
- protonvpn.com/features Connection (16), Blocking (4), Privacy and trust (2), Identity and device (1), Network (4)
- protonvpn.com/support/what-is-wireguard Always-on kill switch
- proton.me/support/dedicated-ips Dedicated VPN server, Static IP address
- protonvpn.com/support/protonvpn-features IPv6 inside the tunnel
- protonvpn.com/support/protonvpn-windows-… Auto-connect, Pause VPN
- protonvpn.com/support/connection-profiles Automatic server choice
- protonvpn.com/support/custom-dns Custom DNS server
- protonvpn.com/support/lan-connections Local network access
- protonvpn.com/support/wireguard-key-rota… Automatic WireGuard key rotation
- protonvpn.com/support/netshield Parental controls
- protonvpn.com/blog/ram-only-servers RAM-only servers
- protonvpn.com/support/payment-options Payment with cryptocurrency, Payment in cash
- protonvpn.com/support/how-to-create-free… Account without an email address
- proton.me/security/bug-bounty Bug bounty programme, Vulnerability disclosure programme
- proton.me/legal/transparency Transparency report
- protonvpn.com/support/linux-vpn-setup Linux app with graphical interface, Linux command-line client, Manual configuration files (WireGuard/OpenVPN)
- protonvpn.com/support/installing-protonv… Router support
- protonvpn.com/support/smart-routing Virtual locations disclosed
- protonvpn.com/free-vpn Free plan
- protonvpn.com/support/proton-vpn-plans Free trial
- proton.me/support/credit-proration-c… Sold as a code or gift card in shops
- proton.me/student Student discount
- proton.me/legal/terms Money-back guarantee (days)
PureVPN
- purevpn.com/order Connection (4), Blocking (1), Privacy and trust (1), Identity and device (7), Subscription and service (2)
- purevpn.com/servers Connection (5), Network (4), Subscription and service (1)
- purevpn.com/free-vpn Other or own protocol
- purevpn.com/features Connection (16), Blocking (1), Privacy and trust (1), Identity and device (1), Apps and devices (1)
- support.purevpn.com/en_US/about-purevpn/p2p-fi… P2P / torrenting allowed
- support.purevpn.com/en_US/setup-guides-windows… Auto-connect
- support.purevpn.com/en_US/windows-app-setup/ma… Automatic server choice
- support.purevpn.com/en_US/general-articles/is-… Perfect forward secrecy
- purevpn.com/dedicated-ip Static IP address
- purevpn.com/download/chrome-vpn GPS location spoofing
- purevpn.com/download Connection (1), Apps and devices (9)
- purevpn.com/features/tracker-and-ad-bl… Ad blocking, Tracker blocking, Cookie pop-up blocking
- purevpn.com/no-log-assessment Independent audit
- support.purevpn.com/en_US/learning-center/why-… Open-source apps
- support.purevpn.com/en_US/subscription-faqs/pa… Payment in cash
- support.purevpn.com/en_US/billing/how-to-pay-f… Account without an email address
- purevpn.com/vulnerability-disclosure-p… Bug bounty programme, Vulnerability disclosure programme
- purevpn.com/trust-center Transparency report
- purevpn.com/download/linux-vpn Linux app with graphical interface, Linux command-line client, Manual configuration files (WireGuard/OpenVPN)
- purevpn.com/features/multi-login Simultaneous devices
- support.purevpn.com/en_US/general-articles/imp… Virtual locations disclosed
- purevpn.com/trial.php Free plan, Free trial
- partner.purevpn.com/redeem Sold as a code or gift card in shops
- purevpn.com/student-discount Student discount
- purevpn.com/refund-policy.php Money-back guarantee (days)
Surfshark
- surfshark.com/pricing Connection (1), Identity and device (7), Apps and devices (1), Subscription and service (1)
- surfshark.com/trust-center Connection (3), Privacy and trust (4), Network (1)
- surfshark.com/download Connection (2), Apps and devices (9)
- surfshark.com/features Connection (17), Blocking (5), Privacy and trust (1), Apps and devices (1), Subscription and service (1)
- surfshark.com/dedicated-ip Dedicated IP address
- surfshark.com/servers Connection (1), Network (3)
- support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us/articles/36001148… Tor over VPN
- support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us/articles/36001155… IPv6 inside the tunnel
- support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us/articles/36000340… Own DNS servers, Leak protection (DNS, IPv6, WebRTC), Custom DNS server
- support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us/articles/36001291… Smart DNS
- support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us/articles/36162255… Local network access
- surfshark.com/download/linux Connection (1), Apps and devices (3)
- support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us/articles/36000306… Payment with cryptocurrency
- support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us/articles/36000306… Payment in cash
- surfshark.com/free-trial Account without an email address, Free trial, Unlimited data
- surfshark.com/transparency-report Transparency report
- surfshark.com/antivirus Antivirus (scans files on the device)
- support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us/articles/36002351… Virtual locations disclosed
- surfshark.com/vpn-free-trial Free plan
- surfshark.com/terms-of-service Sold as a code or gift card in shops, Money-back guarantee (days)
- surfshark.com/student-discount Student discount
Windscribe
- windscribe.com VPN, RAM-only servers
- windscribe.com/features Connection (19), Blocking (1), Identity and device (1), Apps and devices (1), Network (2), Subscription and service (1)
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/fi… Always-on kill switch
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/do… P2P / torrenting allowed
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/ho… Tor over VPN
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/wh… Own DNS servers, Leak protection (DNS, IPv6, WebRTC)
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/ho… Auto-connect
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/do… Automatic WireGuard key rotation
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/ca… Perfect forward secrecy, Account without an email address
- windscribe.com/features/static-ips Static IP address
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/ho… IP rotation
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/ho… GPS location spoofing
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base SOCKS5 proxy, Linux app with graphical interface, Linux command-line client
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/st… Streaming (as stated by the provider)
- windscribe.com/features/robert Ad blocking, Tracker blocking, Blocking of malicious websites
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/wh… Cookie pop-up blocking
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/ha… Independent audit
- github.com/Windscribe/Desktop-App Open-source apps
- windscribe.com/upgrade Privacy and trust (2), Identity and device (7), Apps and devices (1), Subscription and service (2)
- windscribe.com/vdp Bug bounty programme, Vulnerability disclosure programme
- windscribe.com/transparency Transparency report
- windscribe.com/download Apps and devices (8)
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/ho… Android TV app
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/wh… Router support
- windscribe.com/vpn-servers Countries with servers, 10 Gbit/s servers
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/ho… Servers
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/ca… Free trial
- windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/ho… Sold as a code or gift card in shops
- windscribe.com/terms Money-back guarantee (days)
- windscribe.com/contact-support Live chat support
- windscribe.com/features/scribeforce Business or team plan