How We Test VPNs

Our Testing Methodology

We evaluate VPNs using real-world scenarios that matter to everyday users, such as public Wi-Fi usage, travel reliability, and ease of setup. Our testing focuses on usability, security features, and consistency rather than synthetic speed tests or controlled lab conditions.

What We Test

Public Wi-Fi & Travel Usability: We test VPNs on airport Wi-Fi, hotel networks, and coffee shop connections to see how they perform on shared, untrusted networks.

• Connection reliability on busy public networks
• Compatibility with captive portals and login pages
• Stability during email, browsing, and banking sessions
• Automatic reconnection after network switches

Security Features & Privacy: We review what security features are enabled by default and how transparent providers are about their policies.

• Default encryption protocols (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2)
• Kill switch activation and reliability
• DNS and IP leak protection
• Privacy policy clarity and jurisdiction

Why Trust Our Reviews

We are an independent editorial website. While we may earn referral commissions when readers choose a VPN through our links, these partnerships do not influence our testing process or recommendations. Our reviews are based on hands-on experience and documented testing.