Golden Frog VyprVPN MSRP = $14.99
I tried out VyprVPN on a trip, as well as from a local coffeeshop and on our testing network. Performance was on par with most of the services tested recently. Since OpenVPN is commonly used by other VPN services, I tested with the OpenVPN protocol when measuring connection speeds. I also used PPTP as it is commonly used, but did not include those figures in the below table. PPTP was consistently faster than OpenVPN.
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Pros
Decent speeds. Multi-platform, multi-protocol support. Bundled online storage is a nice touch. NAT Firewall add-on providers extra security.
- Cons No free version available. Does not allow multiple devices to use service at once. Limited features.
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Bottom Line
Golden Frog has updated its VyprVPN service to support more platforms without compromising speed and ease-of-use. While extra encryption options are attractive, the price tag feels high for what is essentially a basic VPN service.
I tried out VyprVPN on a trip, as well as from a local coffeeshop and on our testing network. Performance was on par with most of the services tested recently. Since OpenVPN is commonly used by other VPN services, I tested with the OpenVPN protocol when measuring connection speeds. I also used PPTP as it is commonly used, but did not include those figures in the below table. PPTP was consistently faster than OpenVPN.
Speed and PerformanceI didn’t notice any
discernible lag with VyprVPN while on the road for a one-week period. I
was able to view Hulu and YouTube videos without any difficulty while
connected.
To measure network speed, I ran the speed tests available on SpeedTest.net once I was back at my test bed. The tests are designed to measure download and upload speeds when connecting to servers in different cities. I determined my location by looking up the IP address and then looked for a city closest to that location to run the test. I ran the test twice with the VPN service turned off, and again when turned on, and picked the best measurements. The figures below are over a wired connection, not wireless.
Performance was consistent and fast. Golden Frog likes to boast that
because it controls its networking infrastructure, it can deliver faster
speed than many of its low-cost counterparts. While it isn't the
fastest VPN service, if speed matters that much to you, VyprVPN is
definitely a contender.
VPN services have transformed dramatically over the past few months.
We first looked at VyprVPN a little over a year ago, and since then, the
service has added Dump Truck and mobile device support. Back then, the
primary differentiators among VPN services were performance, number of
servers, and whether or not there were ads. Performance is becoming less
of a differentiator, and many of the services now have mobile support.
Since the company controls the hardware and the network routes, Golden Frog claims its service is faster and more secure than competitors, and uses that explanation to justify its slightly higher price tag. In this increasingly crowded market, there are plenty of services that control their own infrastructure, offer more features, and are still cheaper. The NAT Firewall, while great for security layer, doesn't help with the overall price, either.
VyprVPN has great performance, but its list of features doesn't justify the price tag when there are so many other competing products that deliver comparable speeds for less. With increased mobile usage, mobile device support is becoming a "must have" feature, and not an "advanced" one. At first-glance, VyprVPN comes off as a basic VPN service, which is an injustice because the NAT Firewall and support for different levels of encryption and protocols set it apart from others. Our current VPN Editors' Choice, Private Internet Access, still has the most amount of advanced features and gives users the most amount of flexibility in deciding how to surf safely online. VyprVPN is a strong service and offers plenty of reasons to be the VPN service of choice, but it does not match the sheer volume of advanced features and the performance boost Private Internet Access offers.
VyprVPN reminds me the most of Norton Hotspot Privacy from Symantec. The prices are similar, they both focus on delivering solid performance, and both have multi-platform and multi-device support. I would recommend VyprVPN for users who need the 256-bit encryption or want to use other connection protocols.
To measure network speed, I ran the speed tests available on SpeedTest.net once I was back at my test bed. The tests are designed to measure download and upload speeds when connecting to servers in different cities. I determined my location by looking up the IP address and then looked for a city closest to that location to run the test. I ran the test twice with the VPN service turned off, and again when turned on, and picked the best measurements. The figures below are over a wired connection, not wireless.
VyprVPN Holds Its Own
VPN services have transformed dramatically over the past few months.
We first looked at VyprVPN a little over a year ago, and since then, the
service has added Dump Truck and mobile device support. Back then, the
primary differentiators among VPN services were performance, number of
servers, and whether or not there were ads. Performance is becoming less
of a differentiator, and many of the services now have mobile support.Since the company controls the hardware and the network routes, Golden Frog claims its service is faster and more secure than competitors, and uses that explanation to justify its slightly higher price tag. In this increasingly crowded market, there are plenty of services that control their own infrastructure, offer more features, and are still cheaper. The NAT Firewall, while great for security layer, doesn't help with the overall price, either.
VyprVPN has great performance, but its list of features doesn't justify the price tag when there are so many other competing products that deliver comparable speeds for less. With increased mobile usage, mobile device support is becoming a "must have" feature, and not an "advanced" one. At first-glance, VyprVPN comes off as a basic VPN service, which is an injustice because the NAT Firewall and support for different levels of encryption and protocols set it apart from others. Our current VPN Editors' Choice, Private Internet Access, still has the most amount of advanced features and gives users the most amount of flexibility in deciding how to surf safely online. VyprVPN is a strong service and offers plenty of reasons to be the VPN service of choice, but it does not match the sheer volume of advanced features and the performance boost Private Internet Access offers.
VyprVPN reminds me the most of Norton Hotspot Privacy from Symantec. The prices are similar, they both focus on delivering solid performance, and both have multi-platform and multi-device support. I would recommend VyprVPN for users who need the 256-bit encryption or want to use other connection protocols.
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