From 468ba452042f16bb8743e4268953e5894a48f5de Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonah Aragon Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2024 22:49:48 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add VPN comparison table --- docs/vpn.md | 26 ++++++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/vpn.md b/docs/vpn.md index 3b0e7f34e0..cc3c99f794 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 @@ -89,7 +87,7 @@ Proton VPN mostly supports the WireGuard® protocol. [WireGuard](https://wiregua Proton VPN [recommends](https://protonvpn.com/blog/wireguard) the use of WireGuard with their service. On Proton VPN's Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, and Android TV apps, WireGuard is the default protocol; however, [support](https://protonvpn.com/support/how-to-change-vpn-protocols) for the protocol is not present in their Linux app. -#### :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.