SecureVPN.Pro Review
There is such a long list of VPN services in the market that you may have a difficult time selecting one. If you are interested in SecureVPN.Pro, finding out more about what it offers is a great place to start, before you decide if you want to use this VPN service or not. SecureVPN.Pro is a provider that meets the criteria to be considered as a solution that is worth considering. With SecureVPN.Pro you will be able to defeat restrictions, protect your traffic and keep your activities private. We will take a closer look at all the aspects that are crucial when it comes a VPN and we will check what SecureVPN.Pro offers in these areas.
Security and Privacy
SecureVPN.Pro supports multiple encryption protocols and regardless of the plan that you have selected, you will be able to use all the options available: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, IKEv2 and Stealth VPN protocol. The latter is an effective way of avoiding restrictions, even in locations that try to prevent the use of VPN services. Of all the other protocols listed, OpenVPN is the most secure option available and for this protocol, SecireVPN.Pro uses 256-bit by default. It is highly recommended when you want to enjoy high protection for your internet traffic. PPTP is the weakest solutions, but there may some cases in which is the only option that you can use. For instance, some devices only support PPTP. When it comes to encryption, SecureVPN.Pro offers 128-bit and those who have the most advanced plan can get up to 2948-bit encryption. SecureVPN.Pro also supports DoubleVPN, which assigns you an IP address from one server and at the same time, it provides encryption from a different server to keep your internet traffic protected. Your privacy is taken to the next level thanks to this advanced feature. You can selection your server location of choice both for the incoming traffic server and one for the outgoing traffic, effectively creating two VPN connections to tunnel through.
When it comes to privacy, SecureVPN.Pro has a policy that states that no logs of your activities are kept. Since the provider is based in Hong Kong, where there are no mandatory data retention laws, it is very likely that indeed, there are no logs kept at all. Still, when you use a VPN service you have to trust the provider claims as there is no definite way to know if they don’t keep the logs. It is important to choose a service that has favorable reviews and a good track record protecting the data of its customers. But the only way you will know for sure if a provider is true to its no logs claim, is if it comes out that they handed over data to authorities in a major case. SecureVPN.Pro does sound like a reliable choice since it is based in a country that is outside surveillance alliances like the Five Eyes.
IP and DNS Leak Test
During testing, it passed both IP, DNS and WebRTC leak tests and I did not suffer any disconnections. The native Windows app also provides extensive settings to provide you better control over security and privacy, with a VPN kill switch, and an option to disable IPv6 which are both turned off by default, but I would suggest to turn these on for better security. Additional security settings are available and covered in the features section. Props to SecureDNS for having DNS leak protection automatically turned on.
Features
SecureVPN.Pro can be used with OpenVPN and other protocols through manual setup on all major platforms such as Mac, Windows, Android, Linux and iOS. At this time the dedicated app is only available on Windows and Android, and it makes things very simple comparatively to having to manually setup server connections. We hope to see more platform releases shortly from SecureVPN.pro, but for now, I tested the Windows app. The service currently offers a free trial, allowing you to test before having to purchase anything.
After only a few steps, you will be able to install the app and then, you will be ready to enjoy high protection and defeat restrictions without issues. SecureVPN.pro is easy to use and it offers all the necessary features to keep your data protected. Although you won’t have major issues connecting to servers that allow you to unblock content, the truth is that SecureVPN.Pro has a limited network. Still, you shouldn’t come across any problems while trying to watch your favorite content online, and there’s almost a dozen US servers alone. You can connect to servers in Russia, Spain, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Israel, France, Netherlands, Austria and Hong Kong. The servers are well distributed to ensure that people can overcome restrictions, no matter where they are located. A total of 35 servers are available across 24 countries.
I was happy to see a variety of settings that allow for fine tuning the VPN connection for various needs. The basics along with some extra sleep options, protocol options such as OpenVPN over TCP for data transfer, as well as automatic IP or server switching on a timer, and finally built-in port forwarding. You can also select between SSL or SSH tunneling for the StealthVPN protocol. Another thing to note is that SecureVPN.Pro supports torrenting and P2P file sharing. You will be able to download content without putting your identity and privacy at risk. SecureVPN.Pro allows you to enjoy an anonymous, secure and flexible online experience. This VPN also works well with VoIP applications so you will be able to talk to friends and family all over the world. SecureVPN.Pro keeps your communications private and it offers stability and speed, which are also important aspects to ensure that your voice and video calls are fast and that they are not interrupted.
As previously mentioned, the native client allows the user to connect to two VPNs, creating a double-VPN connection with double the encryption and two IP addresses. One for incoming traffic and one for outgoing traffic. Keep in mind that depending what servers you choose, this can cause a dramatic loss in speed. In order not to use a double-VPN connection, simply select the same server for both incoming and outgoing. The only other notable feature available is the ability to use Static IPs. Each static IP can be purchased for the cost of $2 per month, but at this time, due to widespread IP shortages, you may have a limited initial option of server locations to choose from. Fret not, simply contact SecureVPN.pro and they will provide a static IP on just about any server location of your choice. I got an answer within two hours of contacting support, and my IP was switched to a much closer local server.
Netflix and Streaming Test
I was able to access restricted Netflix content from a different country than the US while using SecureVPN.pro US servers. The service had already passed IP and DNS leaks, and includes SecureDNS in the Windows app by default. I assume this is the case for Android, but I did not test the mobile app. The DNS response time is very fast, and the servers had plenty of bandwidth to stream in full 1080p high definition. Therefore, this service should work to unblock a variety of streaming services. Remember to logout of webmail services and clear cache in case you’re still getting blocked.
Pricing
SecureVPN.Pro also aims to offer competitive pricing and as we mentioned before, it even offers a free trial that lets you find out more about the service before you set up a subscription. The paid plans are set up according to the features that they offer and it is possible to choose the length of the subscription, which is something that not many providers offer. All the plans give you access to the full list of protocols available, but the features are slightly different. The cheapest option is the Basic plan, which is restricted one connection. It costs $7.9 USD per month, then we have the Advanced plan, which lets you have three connections at the same time. It costs $10.9. Pro is the most complete plan as it also allows you to have three simultaneous connections, but it brings two additional features that none of the other plans offer. With the Pro plan you can enjoy an even more secure connection since it features DoubleVPN. Plus, you can also change the location without having to reconnect. This plan costs $17.9. Overall, SecureVPN.Pro is not the cheapest plan available, but it is not the most expensive either. You can pay using cards, WebMoney, PayPal and Bitcoin, which enables you to protect your anonymity. There is also a money back guarantee that lets you get a refund within 7 days of payment.
Customer Support
You can reach out to them via email, chat and there is also a detailed support section with a great deal of information available. There are answers to the most common questions and you will also be able to find articles and set up guides. It is possible to get support at any time of the day, any day, and if you’re lucky, they might still be offering a promo discount code for first time users. Although a free trial is offered, you can still request a refund by email within 7 days of your first payment.
Conclusion
SecureVPN.Pro offers a good selection of features and it shines when it comes to security and privacy. However, it has a limited support of native apps for all platforms, leaving Apple and Linux users having to setup OpenVPN manually. They do have very easy to follow tutorials for manual configurations on all available protocols for each platform, which at least makes it possible to use on any machine. Once they have full app development complete and a strong network of servers, and better overall speeds, they will become even more competitive. Overall, the service works well and the servers are distributed in a way that ensures that users from around the world can unblock content. Compared to more popular solutions, SecureVPN.Pro is expensive, but you have many options to choose the plan and length of subscription that better suits you, as well as good security and static IP features.