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https://thatoneprivacysite.net... is an attempted chart of jurisdictions, practices, etc. so reference away. I think torrentfreak or such also do a top-ten or something, every few (12?) months.

I went PIA (supposedly keeps no logs, has anonymous payment models) but for casual use, don't come to me if your drug/human trafficking gets busted. Service is mostly stable, occasionally sites are inaccessible (or just blacklisting). They got bonus points for calling out repu- er, congressmen voting on ISP tracking bills and such.

It's a sick joke that I have to pay two web-connecting services to connect to each other, but here we are.

You can also take a flier and trust someone who's done a bunch of the research and decided to put it up on the interwebs.

e.g. https://thatoneprivacysite.net...

I've found the VPN section on That One Privacy Site to be quite an informative resource. There's a lot of information from Choosing A VPN up to a detailed comparison chart.

My use case: I don't care about LE nor intelligence agencies; I just need a reliable VPN for those times when I have to connect via an "insecure network" (as in hotel Wifi), and for that I simply installed OpenVPN on a VPS, created some certificates and installed them on my devices. Works like a charm, and if needed I can spin up a new VPS and install everything within minutes using a script like openvpn-install. And if one prefers to run an IPsec VPN server there's Algo VPN, a set of Ansible scripts that helps with the setup.

I've found the VPN section on That One Privacy Site to be quite an informative resource. There's a lot of information from Choosing A VPN up to a detailed comparison chart.

My use case: I don't care about LE nor intelligence agencies; I just need a reliable VPN for those times when I have to connect via an "insecure network" (as in hotel Wifi), and for that I simply installed OpenVPN on a VPS, created some certificates and installed them on my devices. Works like a charm, and if needed I can spin up a new VPS and install everything within minutes using a script like openvpn-install. And if one prefers to run an IPsec VPN server there's Algo VPN, a set of Ansible scripts that helps with the setup.

I've found the VPN section on That One Privacy Site to be quite an informative resource. There's a lot of information from Choosing A VPN up to a detailed comparison chart.

My use case: I don't care about LE nor intelligence agencies; I just need a reliable VPN for those times when I have to connect via an "insecure network" (as in hotel Wifi), and for that I simply installed OpenVPN on a VPS, created some certificates and installed them on my devices. Works like a charm, and if needed I can spin up a new VPS and install everything within minutes using a script like openvpn-install. And if one prefers to run an IPsec VPN server there's Algo VPN, a set of Ansible scripts that helps with the setup.

"Unscrupulous VPN providers can steal your identity, peek in on your data, inject their own ads on non-secure pages, or analyze your browsing habits and sell that information to advertisers ..."

Each use case is a little different. Someone in an oppressive country might be trying to get access to much needed news. Another just wants to stream Netflix without AT&T or Verizon from throttling their feed. While yet another wants to remain anonymous for less than honorable reasons. Each case needs their VPN to protect them from different types of intrusion. No one VPN will cover every use case. That's why I do my research at That One Privacy Site I don't know if the information there is all legit but it is mighty thorough. Everything from is the VPN located in a 5 eyes nation down to the ethics of whether they prevent SPAM.

https://thatoneprivacysite.net...

There's too many better options.

I started looking at VPN providers and stumbled across this guys site. Talk about information overload! I don't know anything other than what he has posted but by the looks of it he has way more free time than I do. So if your VPN is "leaking" this might be a good source for deciding who your next VPN provider will be.

Use these ratings and decide for yourself: https://thatoneprivacysite.net...

I've been using Mullvad for a while and I'm happy with it. Cost is 5 Euros/month with numerous payment options including cash. They have servers all around the world. Compatible with OpenVPN client (I use it on PC and iPhone).

If you find the website above useful, throw them some dough.

A couple more: countermail.com, neomailbox.com

Also, ThatOnePrivacyGuy (who mostly does VPN reviews) has a section on his website for email services. I like his reviews, he seems to have a good approach to all of this.

ThatOnePrivacyGuy on /r/privacy manages That One Privacy Site, including a handy VPN section:

https://thatoneprivacysite.net...

Unlike most other VPN reviews, this one encourages community discussion and appears to be impartial.

That One Privacy Guy maintains a detailed VPN comparison chart. The chart lists the results for a number of criteria for each VPN provider. Information is gathered from public sources and by contacting the respective hotlines. There is also an article about choosing a VPN, and a review section.

The site is a bit slow to load, but if offers some good information. I like the fact that no recommendation is given, everyone can come to their own conclusions based on their requirements and the available data. From the FAQ:.

Q: Can you give me a recommendation?

A: Sorry, but to be unbiased, I created my project for others to make this determination for themselves. Everyone’s needs and threat models are different as well, so if I made a suggestion that conflicted with your needs, it could very well have the opposite effect as intended.

That One Privacy Guy maintains a detailed VPN comparison chart. The chart lists the results for a number of criteria for each VPN provider. Information is gathered from public sources and by contacting the respective hotlines. There is also an article about choosing a VPN, and a review section.

The site is a bit slow to load, but if offers some good information. I like the fact that no recommendation is given, everyone can come to their own conclusions based on their requirements and the available data. From the FAQ:.

Q: Can you give me a recommendation?

A: Sorry, but to be unbiased, I created my project for others to make this determination for themselves. Everyone’s needs and threat models are different as well, so if I made a suggestion that conflicted with your needs, it could very well have the opposite effect as intended.

That One Privacy Guy maintains a detailed VPN comparison chart. The chart lists the results for a number of criteria for each VPN provider. Information is gathered from public sources and by contacting the respective hotlines. There is also an article about choosing a VPN, and a review section.

The site is a bit slow to load, but if offers some good information. I like the fact that no recommendation is given, everyone can come to their own conclusions based on their requirements and the available data. From the FAQ:.

Q: Can you give me a recommendation?

A: Sorry, but to be unbiased, I created my project for others to make this determination for themselves. Everyone’s needs and threat models are different as well, so if I made a suggestion that conflicted with your needs, it could very well have the opposite effect as intended.

More VPN providers than you can throw a bucket of sticks at: https://thatoneprivacysite.net...

TorrentFreak 2017 survey: https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-s...

I've moved from PrivateVPN (seem incompetent) to CyberGhost premium (slow, dodgy untrustworthy they essentially log), NordVPN next.

Valve/Steam f**ks over VPN users, downloads go at 40KB/s whilst using VPN, they seem to think it's up to them whether I use a VPN, like fuck you valve, that isn't your choice to make.

Over my 50mb/s connections I've seen 9-30 mb/s with steam using expressvpn

More VPN providers than you can throw a bucket of sticks at:
https://thatoneprivacysite.net...

TorrentFreak 2017 survey:
https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-s...

I've moved from PrivateVPN (seem incompetent) to CyberGhost premium (slow, dodgy untrustworthy they essentially log), NordVPN next.

Valve/Steam f**ks over VPN users, downloads go at 40KB/s whilst using VPN, they seem to think it's up to them whether I use a VPN, like fuck you valve, that isn't your choice to make.

ThatOnePrivacyGuy on /r/privacy manages That One Privacy Site, including a handy VPN section. Unlike the vast majority of VPN provider reviews you'll find in web searches, this one encourages community discussion and appears to be impartial. Next time I need a new VPN provider, I expect I'll be turning to that site.

Here you go:

That One Privacy Guy's VPN section

VPN Review Selection Process

Here you go:

That One Privacy Guy's VPN section

VPN Review Selection Process

Whack-a-mole yesterday, wild goose chase today, and an utter display of impotence and futility tomorrow when the already ballooned number* of VPNs become more popular than ever in the face of increasing bullshit for commonersumers.

*We can't even keep up. https://thatoneprivacysite.net/