VPNSecure Review

VPNs are a tool for internet security and privacy. But above all, they are a web service that depends on providers. As things stand, not all providers care equally about your digital well-being. As such, there are a lot of half-baked products available in the VPN market. That is why a mindful deliberation is needed to separate quality products from the so-called market advocates. Today, we are bringing our readers a review of VPNSecure. The article will primarily focus on whether the service is as secure as it claims. We will also determine if it’s yet another provider with lots of claims but no substance.

VPNSecure overview

Before we begin, it is ithat we introduce to all, the subject of our review: VPNSecure or VPN.S, as it is styled. Sadly, it is, by far, a mediocre product that fails to raise any excitement. Although easy to use and relatively user-friendly, there is not much you can do with it. The service offers a poor network with limited servers and below-average speeds. Furthermore, the Australian jurisdiction itself is a bit of a headache. The VPN even fails at peripheral services like streaming and or torrenting. It also disappoints when trying to bypass geo-blocks.

Even on the pricing front, it isn’t as cheap as one would expect unless you go for a long-term subscription. All this, combined with its questionable track record, virtually ensures that no one can recommend this VPN with a full heart. However, we don’t want to arrive at a conclusion before giving its feature a detailed overview. Thus, let us continue with our VPNSecure review by scrolling down. Also, you can still learn more about the service by giving the VPNSecure website a look.

Key specs of VPNSecure

Features	VPNSecure
Bandwidth limit	Unlimited
VPN speed	Up to 77 Mbps
Logging policy	Zero-logging VPN
DNS, IP, WebRTC leaks	None
Jurisdiction	Australia (Five Eyes alliance member)
Number of servers	75+
IP addresses available	Undisclosed
Server locations	48+
Streaming	None
Torrenting	Unreliable
Number of simultaneous connections	5
Obfuscation	Unstable
Customer Support	No 24/7 live chat, Only email/online resources
Cheapest price	$2.99 monthly over 3 years
Free trial	None (1-month trial is $1)
Money-Back Guarantee	30-day money-return guarantee

VPNSecure features

As an established vendor, the VPN still has a few attributes users need to understand before signing up:

Privacy and data logging

The VPN claims to be a no-logs VPN, but there is no independent audit to substantiate its claim. Furthermore, the vendor has always been quite mysterious regarding ownership. As VPNs claim to foster privacy and security, users expect transparency in management to ensure that their data gets processed justly. However, VPNSecure fails to provide sufficient information.

All we know about the vendor is that it hails from Australia, which is nothing to boast about. The country is a member of the notorious Five Eyes alliance that practices stringent data retention laws and surveillance. Yes, the VPN is more than a decade old, yet users lack trust in the vendor, which is a solid reason behind its lacking presence in the VPN market.

Security and digital safety

On the security front, it does the bare minimum. Although VPNSecure offers a few advanced features, they aren’t anything to write home about. There is a basic kill switch and leak prevention. You also have the option to disable IPv6. Detailed features are as follows:

• VPN protocols — OpenVPN (UDP/TCP) and PPTP
• Encryption — AES 256 and 128, optional 64-bit cipher
• Security — VPN kill switch, ad-blocker for apps & websites
• Advanced features — Split tunneling, IPv6 support (Dual Stack), SOCKS5 proxy

Server network

The VPN offers a small network of 75+ servers in 48+ locations. Although these VPN servers are spread quite well, it fails to offer the quality unblocking that a VPN needs. The good news is that there are servers in often neglected areas such as Brazil and South Africa. The vendor is equally present in Asia, with servers in India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Singapore, the UAE, and Hong Kong. However, the majority are in North America and Europe.

VPN connection speed

Undoubtedly, the local VPN speed is not so good at 77 Mbps. It further drops on an international connection. Although the vendor provides PPTP to offset some speed issues, we know that the protocol is vulnerable. More importantly, it sacrifices security for speed.

Streaming performance

VPNSecure is a bust for streaming. There is no dedicated feature for streaming nor does the vendor provide any customized app for streaming devices. Even Smart DNS is missing.

P2P transfer/Torrenting

Although the VPN is too slow for proper torrenting, that’s not why we’re reluctant. VPNSecure has a poor jurisdiction, and there is a chance of it cooperating with authorities. Also, other necessary features like port forwarding are missing.

Obfuscation and bypassing VPN blocking

When it comes to circumventing VPN blocks, we can’t rely on VPNSecure. The VPN even failed to connect to the internet under such conditions, let alone obfuscated anything. Although the VPN has a stealth mode that employs a SOCKSV5 proxy, it isn’t enough to triumph over censorship.

Customer Support

The service no longer supports a 24/7 live chat feature. The only recourse available to customers is an email complaint and some online resources for troubleshooting purposes.

Platform support for VPNSecure

VPNSecure offers support for popular platforms including Windows, iOS, macOS, Android, and Linux. It also provides pre-flashed VPN routers for network-level protection. Although there are no customer apps for IoT (Internet of Things) devices like Amazon Fire TV Stick or Smart TV, the VPN offers browser protection in the form of extensions. Furthermore, the VPN supports five simultaneous connections at once.

VPNSecure pricing and subscription plans

VPNSecure is not a value-for-money product, no matter how cheap the subscriptions are. The monthly and annual plans are very competitive yet unsuitable for the service. The only attractive option is the 3-year subscription, but we seriously advocate against it. There’s also a 30-day trial that costs $1 on a 1-month plan. It also supports several payment options, including Bitcoin. Subscriptions and costs for VPNSecure are as follows:

• Monthly — $10 per month
• Yearly — $6.66 monthly
• 3 years — $2.99 per month

Verdict

After we finished our VPNSecure review, we determined it fails to excite us on any front. There are no excellent points or features that can redeem the service. Furthermore, the price-to-efficiency ratio is too high. While it’s true that it can be a decent entry to the segment for beginners, there are numerous providers that offer much better products at lower costs. Then there are issues with an unconfirmed privacy policy, Australian headquarters, and questionable ownership. We can’t bring ourselves to recommend this VPN to anyone.