Based in
privacy-friendly Panama, VeePN is a very
strong all-rounder VPN whose emphasis on security features
does not come at the expense of performance or reliability. The service comes
at a very attractive
price point but there’s a trade-off compared to more
premium rivals in that choice of security protocols are limited within the app,
requiring manual configuration of device settings, should you wish to use them.
Despite this, VeePN
does offer great
value for money. The choice of server locations is certainly
broad enough and impressively deep in key locations like the US, UK and
European countries like Germany and the Netherlands, all with consistently high speeds in
our tests. VPN Master by VeePN is very easy to use in the most part and installation is
painless.
VeePN really
shines on the privacy and security front, thanks to zero logs policies,
incorporation in Panama beyond the reach of US and EU jurisdiction, and some
powerful features. VeePN only just falls short of a perfect score in that area
due to a mobile app that while very user-friendly, lacks some of the more powerful
settings of its desktop version.
What
we like
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Reliably fast speeds across server
locations
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Works well with popular apps and
services
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Brilliant privacy features
What we like less
·
The mobile app is a little too
streamlined, although it works well
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Alternative security protocols must be
accessed outside the apps
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The best servers can be too busy to
connect at peak times
VeePN is an excellent choice for the more privacy-conscious
user: no logs, incorporated in Panama beyond the reach of US/EU jurisdiction
and some strong privacy and security features. VeePN offers double VPN servers,
Tor over VPN, kill switch and DNS & IPv6 leak protection as standard.
VeePN is very consistent in delivering high speed connections
across its server locations. Maximum speeds might be a touch lower than the
best performing servers of rival providers but across-the-board performance is
very appealing. Whatever server location you choose, you can be confident of
speeds capable of delivering buffer-free HD video.
Low
latency also contributes to strong performance, making VeePN a strong choice
for gamers. The only real downside is that with an average of 13 seconds to
connect to a server, you might find your patience tested a little should
you change servers frequently.
VeePN has a deep server selection that’s not only organised by
location but also by purpose. You can select from a UK or US server specifically optimised for ultra fast TV for
example. Other optimisations include anti-DDOS attack, Tor over VPN, double VPN
and dedicated IP.
The
most popular locations have dozens of options. Our only complaints are are
that you can’t select specific cities, although there are workarounds, while
the range of IP addresses available is fairly limited.
What we like
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User-friendly organisation of servers
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Great balance between configurability
and convenience
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SmartPlay feature is great for streamers
What we like less
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Any protocol but OpenVPN is very manual
and tricky for beginners
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Identifying the city location of a
server requires 3rd party tools
VeePN is a slick experience with some nice
little touches that set it apart. We
love that servers are organised by purpose as well as
region, as well as the server capacity bar, which makes it easier to pick the
right server for your needs. For those that don’t want to bother with comparing
ping times and server load, you can just select a country and the app will
select the fastest, least busy server automatically. Once connected, it’s really
easy to see your IP address, location and the server load. Changing server is
also easier than we have found elsewhere. Installation and set-up is super
smooth and done in a matter of minutes.
Settings are straightforward and streamlined
but give you a degree of configurability. You can toggle DNS leak protection,
OpenVPN protocol and create a list of applications to kill should your
connection drop, which is ideal for torrenters. There is also the new
Smart-Play feature that’s helpful if you find yourself unable to access
any of your favourite entertainment services.
Where
VeePN lose points in this area is the
manual nature of using other protocols with its service.
While supported, protocols like PPTP, L2TP/IPsec and SSTP must be configured
and used outside the app. Tutorials are available but it’s fiddly and not for beginners.
Also, the workaround for connecting to specific cities involves selecting
servers and then using online tools like iplocation.net to verify your
location. Again, fiddlier than it needs to be. However, these issues will not affect the
majority of users and overall, VeePN scores very highly
for ease of use.