Description
Overview
VPN.AC is a VPN service built and operated by an experienced IT security team with over 20 years in the information security industry. Fully developed in-house and launched in 2012, the service is designed to deliver security, speed, and reliability without compromises.
Key Features
- Strong Encryption — AES-GCM 256-bit with Elliptic Curve and/or 4096-bit RSA authentication, Perfect Forward Secrecy, and WireGuard support
- No Activity Logs — No logging or monitoring of users' Internet activity; no logs kept on VPN servers
- Private DNS — Self-hosted, encrypted DNS resolvers with AES 128-bit encryption; no DNS query logging
- Multiple Protocols — OpenVPN, IPsec (IKEv2, L2TP), WireGuard, and pure TLS via SecureProxy browser addon
- Double-hop Connections — Route traffic through two VPN nodes for added privacy
- Up to 12 Simultaneous Connections — 6 using WireGuard, 12 using other protocols
- Global Coverage — Servers in 21+ countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia
- No Speed Throttling — No bandwidth limits; gigabit-connected servers
- Native Apps — Easy-to-use apps for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Use Cases
Ideal for users seeking strong privacy protections, bypassing censorship and geo-restrictions, securing public Wi-Fi connections, and preventing ISP speed throttling. The service is backed by direct access to the engineering team — no ticket escalation or copy-paste support.
Highlights
Pros
- All-dedicated bare-metal servers with self-hosted encrypted DNS and no virtual/cloud instances, ensuring no third-party tampering
- Strong encryption suite with AES-256-GCM, Elliptic Curve Cryptography, OpenVPN XOR obfuscation, double-hop multi-hop routing, and a kill switch
- Works reliably in China and other heavily censored regions using OpenVPN XOR over TCP-443 on specially optimized servers
- Strict no-activity-log policy with connection logs erased immediately after each session ends, based in Romania outside the 14 Eyes surveillance alliance
- Supports up to 12 simultaneous connections per account — double the typical 5–6 device limit offered by most VPN providers
- Excellent speeds with minimal slowdown — VPNMentor scored 9.0/10 for speed, with only 22% average speed loss across all distances during testing
Cons
- No live chat support — only ticket-based and email support available, with response times ranging from 12 to 24 hours
- No split tunneling on desktop apps — the feature is available only on mobile, limiting traffic-routing flexibility on Windows and Mac
- No independent third-party audit of the no-logs policy — support has stated audits are "only for marketing"
- Poor streaming compatibility — does not work with Hulu, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, ITVX, or Peacock during tests
- Small server network of only 120–130 servers in 21–26 countries with no coverage in Africa or most of South America
- Short 7-day money-back guarantee, well below the industry-standard 30-day refund period offered by most premium VPNs