From c2fce11a64bfd004a094fbf2b0b509519287d595 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonah Aragon Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2024 10:52:27 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add VPN comparison table (#2478) Signed-off-by: Daniel Gray --- docs/vpn.md | 26 ++++++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/vpn.md b/docs/vpn.md index 2b02cf6c29..5ea132d675 100644 --- a/docs/vpn.md +++ b/docs/vpn.md @@ -4,27 +4,19 @@ title: "VPN Services" icon: material/vpn description: These are the best VPN services for protecting your privacy and security online. Find a provider here that isn’t out to spy on you. cover: vpn.webp +global: + - [randomize-element, "table tbody"] --- -If you're looking for additional **privacy** from your ISP, on a public Wi-Fi network, or while torrenting files, a VPN may be the solution for you as long as you understand the risks involved. We think these providers are a cut above the rest: - -
- -- ![Proton VPN logo](assets/img/vpn/protonvpn.svg){ .twemoji } [Proton VPN](#proton-vpn) -- ![IVPN logo](assets/img/vpn/mini/ivpn.svg){ .twemoji } [IVPN](#ivpn) -- ![Mullvad logo](assets/img/vpn/mullvad.svg){ .twemoji } [Mullvad](#mullvad) - -
+If you're looking for additional **privacy** from your ISP, on a public Wi-Fi network, or while torrenting files, a VPN may be the solution for you.

VPNs do not provide anonymity

Using a VPN will **not** keep your browsing habits anonymous, nor will it add additional security to non-secure (HTTP) traffic. -If you are looking for **anonymity**, you should use the Tor Browser. - -If you're looking for added **security**, you should always ensure you're connecting to websites using HTTPS. A VPN is not a replacement for good security practices. +If you are looking for **anonymity**, you should use the Tor Browser. If you're looking for added **security**, you should always ensure you're connecting to websites using HTTPS. A VPN is not a replacement for good security practices. [Download Tor](https://torproject.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [Tor Myths & FAQ](advanced/tor-overview.md){ .md-button } @@ -34,7 +26,13 @@ If you're looking for added **security**, you should always ensure you're connec ## Recommended Providers -Our recommended providers use encryption, accept Monero, support WireGuard & OpenVPN, and have a no logging policy. Read our [full list of criteria](#criteria) for more information. +Our recommended providers use encryption, support WireGuard & OpenVPN, and have a no logging policy. Read our [full list of criteria](#criteria) for more information. + +| Provider | Countries | WireGuard | Port Forwarding | IPv6 | Anonymous Payments +|---|---|---|---|---|--- +| [Proton](#proton-vpn) | 91+ | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Partial Support | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | Cash +| [IVPN](#ivpn) | 37+ | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Outgoing Only | Monero, Cash +| [Mullvad](#mullvad) | 41+ | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } | :material-check:{ .pg-green } | Monero, Cash ### Proton VPN @@ -93,7 +91,7 @@ Proton VPN [recommends](https://protonvpn.com/blog/wireguard) the use of WireGua Proton VPN's servers are only compatible with IPv4. The Proton VPN applications will block all outgoing IPv6 traffic, so you don't have to worry about your IPv6 address being leaked, but you will not be able to connect to any IPv6-only sites, and you will not be able to connect to Proton VPN from an IPv6-only network. -#### :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } Remote Port Forwarding +#### :material-information-outline:{ .pg-info } Remote Port Forwarding Proton VPN currently only supports ephemeral remote [port forwarding](https://protonvpn.com/support/port-forwarding) via NAT-PMP, with 60 second lease times. The Windows app provides an easy to access option for it, while on other operating systems you'll need to run your own [NAT-PMP client](https://protonvpn.com/support/port-forwarding-manual-setup). Torrent applications often support NAT-PMP natively.