DefenceVPN Review

While there are many VPN services available at the moment, there is still room for new options that offer a strong level of security, without sacrificing speed. That is what makes DefenceVPN a welcomed addition to the VPN industry. This Canadian provider has a strong commitment to privacy and it claims to offer the fastest service available. Although DefenceVPN is just getting started, the website, the set of features, the affordable plans and the excellent customer support, reveal the quality that it stands for. Protecting yourself from the dangers that lurk on the internet is crucial and DefenceVPN offers a simple and strong solution to stay safe. If you are still looking for the right VPN for your needs, it may be time to give DefenceVPN a try.

Privacy and Security

Although DefenceVPN is still shaping its technology and working to add new features, it understands that security is key for a service of its kind. They currently support OpenVPN and PPTP and although the latter is a weak option, it is widely available and easy to set up. On the other hand, OpenVPN is considered as a highly secure and reliable protocol and it is set to offer strong protection for your online traffic. Since the company is still very young, it is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to boost its service with additional protocols such as L2TP and IKEv6, as well as advanced features like double encryption servers. Still, at the moment they provide a good level of encryption as they use AES-256 CBC, with RSA 2048 for handshake and SHA-512 for authentication to keep your data protected.

In order to be considered as a reliable solution, a VPN needs to take privacy very seriously and that is exactly what DefenceVPN does. The provider has a solid no logs policy that establishes that they don’t log your activities or any aspect of your use of the service. They also promise that your information won’t be handed over to third parties or authorities. However, they also reserve the right to investigate possible violations of their terms of service or illegal activities. Although the company is based in Canada, which is part of the Five Eyes alliance, the service operates from offshore locations.

In addition, since there are no logs kept, they won’t have any significant information to provide, even if a request is received. They also have a warrant canary in place to alert customers about any court orders or legal requests that could compromise privacy. If the warrant canary is removed, it is likely that the service has been targeted and warrants, seizures or searches have been performed on the DefenceVPN network. This feature also shows that DefenceVPN aims to be recognized as a solid option for privacy conscious users. Unfortunately, at the moment Bitcoin is not available as method of payment. We hope that they add this option in the near future since it would consolidate their image as a provider that prioritizes privacy.

Features

While DefenceVPN doesn’t have its own VPN client, it provides clear and detailed guides that will help you to set up the OpenVPN GUI software that is currently in use. Their Kickstarter campaign aims to use the funds to create a custom client for popular platforms like Windows and Android. They hope to implement features like Kill Switch, VPN Auto Connect, the option to defeat Netflix’s geographical blocks and more. By now, customers who sign up with DefenceVPN will find that although the OpenVPN GUI is fairly basic, it offers DNS leaks protection, as well as WebRTC protection and IPv6 and IPv4 compatibility. It is possible to set up the VPN on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS, and you will find step-by-step instructions for each operating system.

In order to enhance the security of your connection, DefenceVPN also includes a NAT firewall. This is implemented between the VPN server and the internet to make sure that all your online traffic is filtered through the NAT firewall. While operating systems come with a default firewall, a NAT firewall provides an additional layer of protection against security threats. DefenceVPN uses shared IP addresses, which make it almost impossible to associate traffic with a specific user. Shared IPs are generally considered as a better option for privacy, but if preferred, you can also contact DefenceVPn and request your own dedicated IP.

At the moment, the service allows you to connect two devices at the same time. While this is limited when compared to other VPN services available, the reality is that for most people, two devices would be enough. In any case, it is likely that as the provider grows, more devices are supported. The network of servers only covers 9 countries but again, the options available will be enough to access popular media content and bypass restrictions. You can connect to servers in Singapore, Hong Kong, France, United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and United Kingdom. P2P is allowed but only in servers in Netherlands. If you want to use DefenceVPN for torrenting, you need to subscribe to a P2P friendly plan as we will see in the next section.

Plans

The P2P friendly plan gives you access to all the servers available, including the options that support torrenting. You also get NAT firewall, unlimited bandwidth and all the features supported by DefenceVPN. The monthly price is $3.99, which is already very reasonable, but the cost is further reduced when you extend the subscription. For three months, you pay $10.99 meaning that the cost per month is just $3.66. A full year of service costs $29.99, which is less than $2.50 per month. If you are not interested in P2P, you can opt for the regular plan. One month costs $2.99, three months cost $9.99 ($3.33 per month) and the price for one year is $28.99, so your monthly cost is about $2.41. DefenceVPN is an affordable solution and it even offers a free trial that allows you to test the service for one day.

Customer Support

The Support section on the website includes set up guides and a brief but useful FAQ section, that covers some of the most important aspects of the service. The installation guides are easy to follow and if you need additional help, you can create a ticket. They aim to respond within one hour, although some times it may take longer.

Conclusion

DefenceVPN has only been around for a few months but it is on the right path towards becoming a top competitor to the well-established VPNs. The speeds of the service are generally good, in spite of the small network of servers. The security is already very strong but they are looking to add more protocols and additional features to protect your data. We hope that they implement a custom client and more servers in the near future, but at the moment the affordability of DefenceVPN make it an attractive option for new VPN users.