IPVanish Review

flag Connect securely to 60+ countries
  • Strict zero-logs policy

  • 7-day money-back guarantee

  • Quick and easy set up

  • Unlimited bandwidth

Pros & Cons

  • 24/7 customer support
  • Unlimited simultaneous connections
  • User-friendly apps for most devices
  • Servers in 60+ countries
  • No Bitcoin payment option

Plans & Pricing

IPVanish offers two different subscriptions: a plan that’s billed on a monthly basis and a plan that’s billed annually upfront. The longer the subscription package, the lower the average price per month. A monthly subscription costs $9.99/month while the first month is offered for only $4.99, and you can choose to opt-out at any point. An annual subscription is $89.99 (making it $7.49 a month), and you’ll pay only $44.99 for the first year (which will then turn into $89.99 for the following years).  All plans come with a 7-day money-back guarantee and unlimited simultaneous connections on multiple devices.

In addition, IPVanish offers the plans above combined with a cloud storage service for your data. The monthly plan will cost you $10.99/mo (only $5.49 for the first month), and the annual plan goes for $8.33/mo ($99.99 for the yearly total), while the first year is cheaper and will cost a total of $49.99 ($4.16/mo).

Numerous payment methods are available, including credit card and PayPal, as well as Bitcoin for users interested in remaining completely anonymous. IPVanish also offers several international payment methods for ease of purchase. This is an important feature for users who may only have access to international credit cards.

Per Month VPN
$9.99/mo
Annual VPN
$7.49/mo
Per Month VPN + Cloud Storage
$10.99
Annual VPN + Cloud Storage
$8.33/mo

Overview

IPVanish is a VPN software you can install in order to use the internet in a secure and private manner while also gaining access to content that is not available in all countries. IPVanish has more than 40,000 IPs across 1,100+ servers in over 60 countries, allowing users to easily choose where in the world they want to connect from without compromising their internet speed for streaming, gaming, and other online activities.

  • Fast and stable speeds for streaming
  • Quick and easy installation
  • User-friendly and intuitive interface

Rating

  • "Price"
    7 /10
  • "Privacy"
    8 /10
  • "Ease Of Use"
    7 /10
  • "Customer Support"
    8 /10

Features & Functionality

IPVanish offers a number of different features that make it one of the more prominent VPN products on the market. With a user interface that is easy to understand and use and a wide range of servers to choose from, users can benefit from private internet access without having to settle for slower connections.

Prevent geo-targeting

IPVanish prevents your internet provider, search engines, and websites from knowing where you are located by hiding your real IP address. This prevents ads and content that are targeted to your location and allows you to access content that is otherwise blocked in your location.

Secure VoIP calls

VOIP services are usually very convenient, but they do not offer much in terms of security. In addition, many countries block VOIP services, forcing users to pay costly phone bills. IPVanish ensures that you can always access VOIP services from anywhere in the world and uses encryption to protect your video and voice calls.

On-the-go security

IPVanish can be used on the go with your mobile phone or tablet, allowing you to continue watching movies, accessing content, and browsing securely on your mobile phone when traveling. In addition, users can also use public Wi-Fi and still stay safe from security vulnerabilities.

Privacy-enhancing tools

Users get a variety of VPN protocols to choose from, as well as some useful extras like IP Binding and Scheduled IP Changes.

Privacy and Security

The purpose of a VPN service is to protect your privacy and ensure your security when using the internet. IPVanish is known for its encryption capabilities and protects its users even when on public networks. It also prevents your ISP (Internet Service Provider) from using deep packet inspection, which essentially scans all of the data that goes through your network – a serious threat to your privacy. IPVanish encrypts your activity when you are connected, preventing your ISP from accessing any data that would compromise your security. In addition, IPVanish offers a wide range of VPN protocols: PPTP, L2TP, IKEV2, OpenVPN, IPSec, and more.

To ensure an extra layer of privacy, IPVanish also follows a no-logging policy, so you don’t have to worry about your session data being handed over to a third party. Another nice touch is the Kill Switch, which automatically stops all data transfer if the VPN connection is dropped. This is an important feature that ensures there’s no danger of you accidentally accessing a site or application using your native IP address.

Customer Support

IPVanish offers very helpful customer support around the clock for their VPN software. They can be contacted via email from the support section of their website, which is also accessed by clicking “Support” in the interface. Our experience was that they answered very quickly and were extremely helpful, making every effort to resolve problems and explain features and security capabilities.

It should be noted that customer service response time greatly depends on how many support emails they get. This means that there may be times when it takes longer than usual for a reply. For this reason, it’s helpful that IPVanish offers extensive information on their support page, including Q&As, articles, and manuals, which can be browsed or searched through if you are looking for something specific. There are also forums where you can ask questions and get help from other users and IPVanish support representatives.

Speed

IPVanish claims to provide fast and stable speeds for content browsing, streaming, and gaming while protecting users’ security and privacy. This is indeed the case, and connecting to any one of the 1,100+ services around the world did not compromise the streaming speed at all when tested on YouTube and other streaming services and online gaming sites.

When tested on mobile devices, a change in speed was slightly noticeable, with a small delay in video loading times. However, once videos started playing, they did not stop to load or buffer in the middle, showing us this a very convenient and useful product.

Ease of Use

IPVanish is very easy to use and does not require users to have any technical background. It can be downloaded and installed from the website in minutes. The interface is highly intuitive and was obviously designed to be used by both technical and non-technical users.

The main screen is the dashboard is very visual and simple and shows you your IP, your location, and how long you’ve been connected. Server selection is also easy, and you can choose the fastest server currently available for browsing, streaming, and gaming. To choose a specific location, a drop-down menu at the top of the screen shows you a list of all of the servers and countries, as well as the VPN type (OpenVPN, L2TD, and PPTP). You can also select a server using the graphical map interface.

The Android application was also tested. It installed quickly and did not require any permissions before installation. It’s very simple to use, providing a list that you can sort by country name, server capacity, and more. The main menu also allows you to access the forums or to contact support via email directly from your phone.

Final Word

Overall, IPVanish is a very reliable VPN service. It’s simple to use, works on multiple devices, and offers a range of servers and countries to choose from. Users don’t need a technical background to use it and can easily download and use this product without worrying about complicated settings. Everything is done in a very visual manner, showing maps and flags to make choosing a server location crystal clear. The combination of IPVanish’s simplicity, security, and speed makes it a very popular choice.

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Dilip Prashad
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Dilip is a technology journalist and blogger, with an intuitive understanding of what makes a great piece of consumer software. He may speak tech as a first language, but he’s also an expert at breaking down even the most complex concepts in a way that anyone can understand.

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