With Atlas VPN, the SafeSwap feature can constantly rotate IP addresses without disconnecting the VPN. Two other additional privacy features worth discussing are SafeSwap and MultiHop.Īccording to Atlas VPN’s website, SafeSwap “allows you to have many rotating IP addresses without having to switch between different VPN servers.” With other VPNs, you’ll only get a new IP address when you disconnect and then reconnect to another VPN server. This does not expose your email address to third parties. This works the same way as the HaveIBeenPwned data breach checker tool that is maintained by cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt. It allows you to enter your email address and then it will check whether that email address appears in databases of known data breaches.
You can also see in the screenshot above there is a “Data Breach Monitor” feature you can select. We see other VPNs with ad blocking features, including both NordVPN and CyberGhost (but some VPNs do it better than others). All speed tests were conducted using the WireGuard protocol with the desktop VPN apps on a 500 Mbps connection.įor the first test, Atlas VPN clocked in at 156 Mbps. Atlas VPN speed testsįor this Atlas VPN review, I purchased a premium subscription in order to test servers in different regions. Note: If you want access to more VPN protocols, particularly with OpenVPN, you could consider other industry leaders, such as ExpressVPN and NordVPN. For the best speeds and reliability, WireGuard would be the ideal protocol to select. You just need to go into the Settings and then click on Protocols, as you can see in the screenshot below. You can see in the OpenVPN vs WireGuard comparison that WireGuard was significantly faster with all servers tested.Ĭhanging protocols within the VPN app is simple. After all, the newer WireGuard protocol offers numerous advantages over OpenVPN, particularly in the area of speed. Interestingly, we also see that it does not support OpenVPN, which was previously the longstanding leader for VPN protocols. It’s great to see Atlas VPN is prominently using the WireGuard VPN protocol in all apps. This table summarizes Atlas VPN’s encryption and VPN protocols: Encryption Cipher If that happens, you may end up with a situation like the Windscribe security breach where a foreign government gets access to the VPN’s private keys and potential access to snoop traffic.įortunately, we see that Atlas VPN is following industry best practices with robust encryption and secure VPN protocols. When you select a VPN service, you don’t want it to cut corners with security. If you’re looking for the best VPN for iPhone in the “freemium” category, it may be worth checking out. Lastly, the iOS app also offers access to all of the basic and premium servers, plus all of the features we find elsewhere. Most of the tests for this Atlas VPN review were carried out on the Windows app. I did have some issues with using the WireGuard protocol in the Windows app, but other protocols worked. Overall, the VPN apps with Atlas VPN worked well. While this is a great lineup for an up-and-coming VPN, you will notice that Linux and routers did not make the list (more on that below in the Cons section). Atlas VPN apps for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOSĪtlas VPN currently has dedicated apps for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices. It passes the background check with flying colors. It has not suffered from any data scandals (that I could find) and it has also passed third-party security audits. Nord Security is also the company behind both NordVPN and Surfshark, as well as other security products, such as NordPass and NordLocker.Ītlas VPN has a clean track record. This puts a major, high-profile cybersecurity company behind Atlas VPN.
In October 2021, news broke that Nord Security acquired Atlas VPN.
It officially launched in 2019 and has made a name for itself as a budget, freemium VPN service. So let’s examine the background of Atlas VPN.Ītlas VPN is a no-logs VPN service that is based in the United States (we’ll discuss the problems of US jurisdiction further below). After all, when you use a VPN, you place a lot of trust in the service to properly handle your traffic and not do anything shady in the background. With all of our VPN reviews, we first do a background check of the company.
So let’s kick off this Atlas VPN review by first looking into the background of Atlas VPN.
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