INDEPENDENT VPN PERFORMANCE LAB

Find the fastest VPN
for your connection

Real-world speed tests. Same-source comparisons. No inflated rankings. Explore how VPNs perform across countries, providers and protocols using our independent benchmark data.

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Independent tests

Same methods for all providers

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Real-world locations

Test origins across countries

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Transparent results

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INDEPENDENT TEST NETWORK · 30-DAY QC SNAPSHOT

See where our benchmarks begin

Five independent test origins. Select a location to explore how many quality-checked measurements came from that worker.

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—VPN providers
Origin points represent measurement servers, not VPN exit locations.
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QUALITY-CHECKED REAL TESTS

Best VPN protocols from your test region

Four VPN providers, three ranked protocols each. See which routes keep the most speed — using measurements from the same starting location.

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EXPLORE SECURE-VPN

Everything you need to choose smarter

Independent data, clear comparisons and practical tools to help you find the right VPN.

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VPN Speed Test

Test your connection and see how VPNs affect your real-world speed.

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VPN Rankings

Compare providers based on our latest test results and performance data.

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Provider Comparisons

Head-to-head comparisons with the same test conditions.

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Global Heatmap

Explore VPN performance across countries and regions.

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VPN Provider Reviews

In-depth reviews with test results, pros, cons and recommendations.

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Protocols & Analytics

Compare WireGuard, OpenVPN, NordLynx and more with real data.

LATEST PUBLISHED DATASET SNAPSHOT

What is behind the live charts right now

Published benchmark snapshot from September 22, 2026. Live tools may contain newer measurements.

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28,779

Rankable test results · 30 days

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Independent test origins

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2

Measured VPN providers

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87

VPN exit destination countries

Published data snapshot: 2026-09-22. This is a historical snapshot, not a live counter.

RECENT MEASUREMENTS

Latest VPN test results from our published dataset

QC-filtered measurements from the published September 22, 2026 snapshot.

TIME (UTC)
SOURCE
PROVIDER
PROTOCOL
EXIT COUNTRY
DOWNLOAD
RETENTION
LATENCY
2026-09-22 11:52
SG — Singapore
NordVPN
OpenVPN UDP
US
22.6 Mbps
34.0%
225.7 ms
2026-09-22 11:51
US — St. Louis
ExpressVPN
OpenVPN UDP
US
95.2 Mbps
100.0%
32.1 ms
2026-09-22 11:51
SG — Singapore
ExpressVPN
OpenVPN UDP
DE
31.9 Mbps
48.0%
163.2 ms
2026-09-22 11:51
US — St. Louis
ExpressVPN
OpenVPN TCP
US
24.4 Mbps
27.0%
53.5 ms
2026-09-22 11:50
US — St. Louis
ExpressVPN
OpenVPN UDP
US
73.6 Mbps
81.5%
53.7 ms

Historical dataset snapshot (2026-09-22); current charts and live results may differ.

COMPARE & PREDICT

Compare VPN setups for
your own connection

Our comparison tool shows how VPN providers, protocols and locations perform based on benchmark data. Find the best setup for your specific needs.

FIND YOUR OPTIMAL SETUP
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Select your provider

Choose from available VPN providers.

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Pick a protocol

Compare WireGuard, OpenVPN and more.

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Choose a location

See real performance data for each country.

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Get personalized results

Find the fastest setup for your connection.

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EXPLORE THE BENCHMARK DATA

Dive deeper into VPN performance

Explore our data, research and tools to learn how VPNs perform across different scenarios.

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Live VPN Rankings

See how providers perform in our latest tests.

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Global Speed Heatmap

Compare performance across countries and regions.

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Protocol Analysis

Compare WireGuard, OpenVPN and NordLynx.

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Provider Reviews

In-depth reviews with real test results.

OUR METHODOLOGY

Reliable data you can trust

All tests are conducted using the same methodology, on real connections, with transparent results. We do not accept payment for higher rankings and test all providers under the same conditions.

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Same test conditions

Providers tested using consistent setup and locations.

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Quality control

Automated checks and manual validation for accurate results.

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Transparent and independent

No paid placements. Just data.