VPNBook

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VPNBook is a VPN service offering servers in multiple countries.[1]

Description

The service connects to a VPN via

Windows
operating systems all have PPTP support built in.

The software (OpenVPN clients) can be used also, that provides the protocol stack, file system, and process scheduling. OpenVPN uses SSL protocol which is generally more secure than Layer 2 Tunnel Protocol's PPTP.[5]

Reception

In a review done by

PC Magazine, it was concluded that the service is a good choice among free VPN services, even though it has certain functionality flaws.[6] TechRadar reviewed VPNBook negatively, criticizing its poor performance and lack of desktop and mobile apps.[2]

See also

  • Comparison of virtual private network services

References

  1. ^ "Contact Us • 100% Free PPTP and OpenVPN Service". www.vpnbook.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Mike Williams (July 21, 2020). "VPNBook Dedicated VPN review". TechRadar. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  3. ^ "Free VPN Accounts • 100% Free PPTP and OpenVPN Service". www.vpnbook.com. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  4. ^ "Free VPN • 100% Free PPTP and OpenVPN Service". www.vpnbook.com. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  5. ^ "Which is the best VPN protocol? PPTP vs. OpenVPN vs. L2TP/IPsec vs. SSTP". How to Geek. March 10, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  6. ^ "VPNBook Review". PCMAG. Retrieved August 19, 2022.

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