SaferVPN helps protect members online privacy through their network of VPN servers located around the world. They support all the major protocols (OpenVPN, IKEv2, L2TP, PPTP) and offer a nice VPN client. Their Windows software is very easy to use. Connect to any server with a single click. Performance was good on both their US and UK servers.
When it comes to pricing SaferVPN offers four subscription terms ranging from monthly payments up to 36 months of access. Comparing them to other providers I think the 2 year and 3 year plans are a good value. SaferVPN offers monthly billing for $12.95 a month or you can sign up for 36 months up front from just $2.50 a month. Regardless of which term you select, all paid members have full access to the SaferVPN network.
VPN Client Software
- SaferVPN offers a free VPN client for Windows. The software helps you connect to any of their 400 servers in 30 countries. Connect to any server with a single click.
- Automatic Mode – automatically connect to an optimized location.
- Protocol Settings – Select between automatic, IKEv2, L2TP over IPSec, OpenVPN, or PPTP. I recommend you stay away from using PPTP. OpenVPN is a good choice.
- We only tested the Windows app. They also have client apps for Mac, iOS, and Android. You can also download a VPN extension for Chrome.
VPN Server Locations
- SaferVPN offers 400 VPN servers across 30 different countries for members to connect. Remember that you can easily switch between server locations anytime.
- VPN Server Locations:
- Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States.
SaferVPN Performance Testing
- United States speed test – after connecting to a VPN server in New York City we tested our Internet speed and found it to be 50.89 Mbps download and 5.35 Mbps upstream.
- United Kingdom speed test – we also tested a connection to a VPN server in London and our Internet speed was 17.39 Mbps download and 5.40 Mbps upstream.
- Conclusion – SaferVPN performed well in both our US and UK speed tests. Note: you can expect any VPN to slow your connection some as the traffic is being encrypted.
Operating System and Browser Compatibility
- As mentioned above their VPN supports multiple protocols including OpenVPN, IKEv2 L2TP, and PPTP. By doing so they offer support for a wide range of users.
- System compatibility – SaferVPN offers custom software for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.
- Browser compatibility – Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome and Opera. You can download a VPN extension for Chrome.
SaferVPN Pricing & Special Offers
- SaferVPN offers three different terms including
- monthly, 1 year, 2 year, and 3 year subscriptions. All of which include unlimited VPN access/
- 3 Years – $2.50 a month
- 2 Years – $3.29 a month
- 1 Year – $5.49 a month
- Monthly – $12.95 a month
- All three plans come with a 15 day money back guarantee.
Conclusion
We were impressed by SaferVPN’s Windows VPN client. It was easy to switch between VPN servers and select your desired protocol. It’s also nice to see that SaferVPN has a full line up for client software and mobile apps. The service performed well in our speed tests. Pricing on the 24 month and 36 month subscriptions are a good value. Give the service a try.
