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In search for a good VPN (self.privacy)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by andylicious1337 to c/[email protected]

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Hi privacy fans :) I've been a lurker in this lemmy-community for a while now and a "fan" of privacy for about 4 years now. Since 4 years, I've been on and of with VPNs. Sometimes I think I dont need one, sometimes I change my mind and start searching for one. The only one I tested (and used) so far, was Mullvad. But now reading about Surfshark, I was wondering, if there might be a better solution or if Mullvad is already the best solution for VPN. What I dont like about Surfshark is, that it is part of North Security and that it is not open-source (or at least I can find any info about that).

I hope you guy and gals have some suggestions or recommendation :)

Edit: wow... thanks for all of your fast replies. Coming from Reddit, I am used to only shitposting. Thanks for all your input. I will look into all the mentioned VPN hosters, thx 👍

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I'd only recommend Proton if a) you're already paying for their suite or b) you're not using Linux. Otherwise, Mullvad is the way to go IMO.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The proton client for Linux has improved recently. I use it on PopOS. As to your first point I agree. I landed with Proton specifically because it was cheaper to do it and email rather than separate services.

[–] caffinatedone 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'm using Proton on linux and haven't noted any issues. What problem were you seeing?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

The client is lacking features windows has had for quite a while (like split tunneling) is my main issue. Lasting heard Drive was a similar situation. For a privacy focused company, Proton doesnt't show much love to its Linux users.