BoxPN VPN Review

VPNs are here to stay, and BoxPN is among them. If anything, the recent pandemic has proven VPNs to be irreplaceable for remote workforce allocation. However, VPNs aren’t limited to the corporate world. Since a decade ago, VPNs have pervaded the consumer market for online security and privacy. Thus, there are a lot of vendors competing for a slice of this giant cake. One such provider is the BoxPN VPN that hails from the Seychelles-based Edelino Commerce Ltd.

This is an IT (information technology) company behind Anonie VPN, Froot VPN, VPNTunnel, and other VPN products. But is this VPN worth our time and money? BoxPN claims to be everything a user needs in a simple box. But we beg to differ. Let’s find out how this provider manages against its claims and do a detailed BoxPN VPN review.

Disclaimer — The views presented in this article are a subjective interpretation of the writer. We do not promote or condone the use of a particular VPN service. Furthermore, we do not endorse the illegal use of this technology.

BoxPN VPN: Overview

BoxPN is an up-and-coming VPN that is known for being simple and straightforward. The no-frills VPN hails from the distant yet privacy-friendly lands of Seychelles. Although relatively new on the scene, the company itself has been around since 2009, making it one of the oldest VPNs in the game. Owned by Edelino Commerce Ltd, the VPN furthers the line of VPN products, such as Anonie and Froot.

Although it has limited servers, the provider tries to ensure the quality of service. It offers an unlimited bandwidth VPN with five simultaneous connections at modest pricing. Furthermore, it has apps for the primary platforms, and you can manually run it on a router. BoxPN works best for streaming and can handle torrents with a few exclusive servers.

All in all, it is an affordable choice with decent prospects. While we can’t say that it is one of the better VPNs we reviewed, we certainly can that it is not that worse off. Although there is an apparent lack of advanced features, you can get most things done with BoxPN VPN. But don’t expect a stellar performance. It is a painfully average product with prominence for lightweight usage.

Key Specs

Before we delve deeper into a detailed BoxPN VPN review, let us take a quick look at what the product has to offer. The following are the critical specs found with BoxPN VPN:

Features	BoxPN VPN
Bandwidth	Unlimited
Connection speed	Mostly poor or average. We observed an 80% to 90% drop-off
Logging Policy	No relevant logs are kept with the company network, as far as we could find. However, no independent audits were performed yet
Data Leaks	No
Jurisdiction	Seychelles, East Africa, i.e., no data retention
Servers	150+ in approximately 32 countries
Torrenting	Very slow but offers exclusive P2P servers
Simultaneous Connections	5
Works in China	Yes
Support	Lacking. The web pages are old and there’s no 24/7 support
Cheapest Price	€3.33
Money-Back Guarantee	7-day money-back guarantee
Official Website	boxpn.com

BoxPN VPN: Features

Important to note, this is a generic product without much personalization. Thus, it lacks advanced features. However, we provided the key features of BoxPN VPN in our review. Take a look!

Servers and Performance

The provider offers 100+ servers in 32 distinct locations with unlimited bandwidth and switching. Here’s a breakdown: 8 servers in Asia and Oceania, 61 servers in Europe and Antarctica, and 31 in North and South America. Furthermore, all of these are physical servers, the company claims. It also has servers in China, Russia, and Turkey. However, it fails to mention how they are maintained.

They even have a few exclusive servers for torrents. However, torrenting on BoxPN VPN can be a chore with below-average speeds. On the performance front, the VPN is a disappointment with below-par speeds. Sure, it works fine with unblocking geo-blocked streaming content. But it doesn’t work with most platforms.

Privacy and Security

The company employs different protocols for its security and employs AES 256-bit encryption. While you won’t find split tunneling or any state-of-the-art security feature, it does come with a kill switch. Surprisingly, it also has WireGuard and SSTP protocols. The following are the security parameters found on the BoxPN VPN:

• VPN protocol — OpenVPN (UDP, TCP), PPTP, SSTP, L2TP/IPsec (manual configuration needed), and WireGuard (only on desktop apps)
• Encryption — AES 256-bit
• Additional security — Kill switch.

On privacy, the company claims to be a No log VPN. To their merit, we didn’t find any underhanded mention of suspicious data collecting, and giving them the benefit of the doubt seems appropriate. However, we have to reiterate the service has yet to undergo an independent audit. But, for now, we concede that it is VPN with a strict no-logging policy.

Customer Care

The provider is plagued by below-average customer support. There is no live chat or 24/7 customer service. The support pages are also outdated, i.e., haven’t been renewed in ages.

User Experience

The experience users have is somewhat negative. While you can use the service for streaming, there isn’t much anticipation. The product fails to stand out. And in the highly competitive field of VPNs, the lack of features and subpar speed cant attract users. Furthermore, the price is not that good, and users have excellent alternatives available from the same price range with a richer experience.

Platform Support

The service provider offers apps for Windows, iOS, and Android. A manual installation on the router is possible, too. However, BoxVPN doesn’t have a native client for macOS.

Pricing

While the provider doesn’t offer out-of-world prices, the VPN is somewhat at the cheaper side of the spectrum. However, there are many attractive options available at even such prices. The vendor brings us three plans, namely:

• 12 months at €39.96
• 3 months for €19.98
• 1 month at €9.99

Although, one good thing about the vendor is that it allows cryptocurrency for payments. Accepted cryptocurrencies are:

• Bitcoin (BTC)
• Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
• Dash (DASH)
• Dogecoin (DOGE)
• Ethereum (ETH)
• Litecoin (LTC)
• Monero (XMR)
• USDT (USDT)
• Z cash (ZEC)

Conclusion

As our BoxPN VPN review shows, the service is neither a blockbuster nor lackluster. However, you won’t find us recommending this VPN anytime soon. In good faith and all, honestly, it is far too soon for the VPN. First, the service needs to grow an extensive network. Then, they should retouch the app and incorporate some advanced features.

Yes, the price can be somewhat acceptable. But, as stated earlier, there are many excellent choices available at these costs. Furthermore, the lukewarm performance and deadbeat speed won’t work for the product. Although we accept that the service does more than a presentable job at the streaming front, the lack of servers will soon be a hindrance.

However, if you are willing to give this a try, you can download the official app from the website. There is no free version, and the money-back guarantee is a meager seven days.