VPN.ac Review (2024)

Our conclusion on VPN.ac

VPN.ac is a VPN service that is dedicated to security. We are also impressed by the variety of protocols and servers that the service now provides. We hadn’t expected this since we got to know the service a few years ago.

VPN.ac also makes a really secure impression. We also had a few conversations with the technicians and they are actually very competent. Privacy and anonymity of the customers is really important to the provider, even if it is located in Romania, you can really rely on it for streaming applications or torrent/filesharing. Warning letters are definitely something you will only know from “hearsay”.

The company behind the VPN service is in Romania. The technology and customer service are also provided from there. That is why the service is mainly provided in English. However, the customer service answers individually and very competently.

Anyone worried about the data they entrust to the company should be reassured. Because the service and this was also made credible to us, does not store any of the user’s activities. You don’t use your user name and password to connect to the servers, so there is no connection between the customer data and the data of the users that you can bring together. So the company can only pass on the data it has, and that is not usable or compromising for the users, so to speak.

VPN.ac has a fairly simple pricing structure. You can pay for the service for 1 month or longer in advance. It is prepaid so no subscription is necessary. You can have up to 6 devices connected to the service in parallel. However, we have found out that this is also possible with 6 devices per-protocol used, i.e. OpenVPN, IPsec and Wireguard at the same time, due to the non-existent log files. A lifehack of VPN.ac.

VPN.ac now has its applications for the most important devices such as Windows, macOS, Android and Apple iOS. The software doesn’t look as great as many other VPNs, but it’s just # practical; design alone doesn’t help anyone. 

One advantage, even if the application software is in English throughout, is that there are also instruction videos directly from VPN.ac. This should enable you to use the service even if you are not familiar with the English language. However, one must also note that there are VPN providers where the software is simpler and also in a more understandable language. Therefore, we must assume some knowledge of English for this in any case. Further instructions can be found directly on the provider’s website. 

Browser extensions for bypassing geo-blocks
for Chrome, Firefox and Opera 

It is also possible to use 32 different proxy locations with it, which means that you can select them directly from browser extensions for Firefox, Chrome and Opera and thus also make streaming usable via an anonymous location, for example, or even bypass geo-blocks with it without installing any software. We are usually a little cautious when recommending proxy services, as proxies can also pose a threat to data integrity. However, if you only want to use this service to circumvent geo-blocks, you will certainly not have any problems. 

VPN.ac makes great efforts to use continuously the best technical solutions for encryption and data security. This includes that the service already supports the very latest and not yet widely used protocols with up to 4096-bit encryption. In addition, all user-relevant technical data is only stored in the temporary memories of the VPN servers and is therefore not readable by authorities or hackers. The entire VPN server landscape is fully mutually secured with two-way authentication and should also be impossible for secret services to crack.

In addition, the provider also enables multi-hop, i.e. VPN cascades, even if the selection is currently still limited, this is nevertheless a plus for protection against targeted persecution.

Of course, with VPN.ac it is also possible to bypass geographical blocks for various streaming services. We have tested many streaming services such as Netflix, DAZN, Amazon Prime Video and some others with this provider. Our experiences are mixed because many international services work without problems, but not all German versions can be used. This should be emphasised once again, as many people may use VPN.ac on their VPN routers at home and may experience unpleasant surprises. 

Streamen is the browser super easy

However, what is very simple and will appeal to many travellers is that you can also stream via the easy-to-install browser extensions. This does not even require an installation in the operating system of the device and the secure proxies used here can also bypass VPN blocks in hotels quite easily.

Download & Torrenting are permitted on all servers! However, it is not recommended to perform a download with the provider’s service. The speeds are very slow. The kill switch function prevents the IP address from being scrambled due to interruptions in the Internet connection. 

With Wireguard and Multihop, however, very fast solutions are also available. Torrenting is therefore undoubtedly one of the areas of application for which VPN.ac can be highly recommended.

It is possible to use this VPN provider on a router. The VPN is compatible with DD-WRT and Tomato and also has a router application. This makes it easier to protect multiple devices at the same time.

Wireguard VPN ProtokollWhat we love is the native Wireguard support of the VPN service for VPN routers. This allows many devices to use it with almost unlimited speed. Ingenious. 

VPN.ac for online games is an interesting application. With Wireguard via various VPN routers, this is quite easy on game consoles that will then have neither double-nat nor other problems with it. The low latency times are of course a little longer than without a VPN, but they are within limits and we were able to test some good online games over it without problems. 

The VPN.ac applications are quite easy to install and require few resources. This app is battery-friendly, which means you can also use this service for travelling. The protocol selection makes it easier to circumvent geographical barriers and you can also establish stable and fast connections in restrictive environments. 

Streaming bypassing geographical barriers is also possible and those who cannot install applications on the device can simply use the browser extensions of the VPN service. 
VPN.ac has surprised us very positively and is a good travel companion. 

There is no live chat but the tickets you send to VPN.ac’s customer service in the customer area almost feel like it. We tried to contact the provider several times and received individual and very quick answers. The ticket system has the advantage that you have all requests arranged in one portal.