If you want to use a VPN for your tablet, smartphone or laptop and smart TV at the same time then you require a service that permits you to use multiple simultaneous connections. We also look at the security protocols of a service, as well as encryption levels, and whether the team behind development makes it a priority to fix any bugs that have been reported.
NordVPN’s desktop application has an attractive user interface, and is easy to use on mobile devices. It has lots of options to choose from and is perfect for streaming, with speeds that are higher than what we’ve seen from our close competitors. There’s a kill button, split tunneling, and AES-256 encryption. A useful feature called Threat Protection blocks trackers, ads and malware.
CyberGhost was another top performer in our tests. It boasts a vast network of servers all over the world and a number of features that are compatible with torrents. It also boasts a high speed, and boasts amazing features like split tunneling (which connects certain apps through the VPN while allowing other apps to connect to the internet directly) and an ISP throttle detector. There are native apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, as well as the Fire TV app and router compatibility.
Windscribe offers a wide variety of connectivity options, and the added benefit of being based in Switzerland, which means that it is not subject to the “fourteen eye” surveillance regimes. Additionally, it comes with a simple and effective Chrome extension which makes it a great choice for mobile devices.