Description
Ivacy VPN is a premium virtual private network service established in 2007 with the mission of empowering internet users worldwide with true online freedom and robust security. Now powered by PureVPN, Ivacy continues to deliver a comprehensive suite of privacy and security features.
Key Features
- 256-Bit Encryption – Military-grade AES encryption that makes penetrating the security layer virtually impossible.
- No-Logs Policy – A strict zero-logs policy ensures your online activities are never recorded, stored, or shared with third parties.
- 5700+ Servers in 100+ Locations – A vast global server network providing users access to content from anywhere in the world without bandwidth limitations.
- Split Tunneling – Pioneered by Ivacy in 2010, enabling simultaneous access to both local and foreign content.
- Internet Kill Switch – Automatically halts all internet traffic the moment a VPN connection drops, preventing data exposure.
- IPv6 & DNS Leak Protection – Advanced leak prevention safeguards that keep your real IP address hidden at all times.
- DDoS Protection – Shields against malicious distributed denial-of-service attacks.
- 10 Multi-Logins – Protect up to 10 devices simultaneously under a single subscription.
Supported Platforms
Ivacy VPN supports a wide range of platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Kodi, Amazon Firestick, Xbox, PlayStation, and routers.
Industry Recognition
- Official VPN Partner of West Ham United (2019–2020)
- Official VPN Partner of GamersOrigin (2019)
- Member of the US National Cyber Security Alliance
- Member of the VPN Trust Initiative (VTI)
- Awarded Fastest VPN by BestVPN.com / ProPrivacy.com
Highlights
Pros
- Offers 10 simultaneous device connections, double the industry average, covering Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux
- Maintains a genuine no-logging policy that does not record IP addresses, browsing history, or online traffic — confirmed by its published privacy policy
- Features split tunneling on Windows and Android apps, allowing users to route selected app traffic outside the VPN tunnel
- Operates over 5,700 servers across 55+ countries including underrepresented regions like Africa and South America
- Uses AES 256-bit encryption with support for multiple modern protocols including OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, and L2TP
Cons
- Headquartered in Singapore, a jurisdiction that cooperates with the Fourteen Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance
- No native Linux app — Linux users must configure the service manually without a dedicated client
- P2P and torrenting activity is restricted to servers in only 5+ countries, limiting options compared to competitors that allow it on all servers
- macOS and iOS apps lack a kill switch, exposing Apple users to potential IP leaks when the VPN connection drops
- Connection speeds are inconsistent, with significant performance drops on long-distance servers and a measured download speed reduction of over 70% in PCMag testing