VPNArea Review

If you travel on a regular basis and want to overcome geographical restrictions and censorship, VPNArea is one of the best services to choose. The service allows you to unlock geo-restricted sites, stream videos, or download torrents while keeping your traffic secure. VPNArea has servers in over 70 countries and it supports all devices and platforms. Based in Bulgaria, the service has a wide array of servers for specific needs, matched high encryption and great speeds. With so many choices available, you might have ended up on this page because you’re specifically looking to learn more about this provider. In the following review, we cover our team’s latest experience and testing results for VPNArea.

Security and Privacy

IP and DNS Leak test

We didn’t detect any leaks during testing. There is also protection against WebRTC, an issue that could also end up exposing your IP address, even when you are using a VPN. VPNArea’s client is designed to help you to prevent any leaks that could compromise your privacy. The service has its own DNS servers and it also offers ad blocking protection to avoid being tracked and to enjoy a less cluttered browsing experience. It should be noted that the included kill switch features are not turned on by default, but at least DNS and IPv6 leak protection is on by default.

Features

VPNArea has apps for all major platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. All the apps are easy to use and it is possible to have up to 6 simultaneous connections. VPNArea even allows you to share your account with a friend, which makes it one of the best value VPN services out there. While all the apps stand out thanks to their user-friendly design and good quality, the Windows version is the leading option. The Windows App lets you start, reconnect, update and switch servers automatically. It also includes two killswitch systems that will keep your protected, even if the VPN connection suddenly drops.  VPNArea also offers a detailed guide to set up the VPN on Windows.

VPNArea has high speed servers in over 70 countries including United States, Australia, Singapore, Argentina, United Kingdom, Philippines, Colombia, Finland, South Korea, Czech Republic, Ireland, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Japan, Spain and Slovenia. You have several options to change IP address and unblock restricted sites with ease. All the servers offer high security and a strong layer of anonymity. When you use VPNArea, your entire traffic is protected. You can browse content, stream videos, download torrents (yes, this is allowed) or play games without worrying about restrictions or security threats. VPNArea is regularly updating its network and working to improve its software to deliver the best possible experience to its customers.

You can easily find the right server for your needs, thanks to the overview that VPNArea offers and that allows you to see ping, distance and load.  The server load monitor lets you find out how busy a server is before you connect to it. There are servers specially designed to support P2P traffic, as well as servers that focus on streaming. If you want to take the security of your data to the next level, you can use Double VPN connections. Traffic obfuscation is also supported via Stunnel servers. With this technology, you will be able to disguise your traffic and bypass restrictions, even in heavily censored networks. Additionally, the plans allow users to choose from a selection of dedicated static IP servers. Although the IPs are shared with anyone else using them, you can still opt to use these servers for applications that require a static IP.

Overall, we got satisfactory results when testing the servers, although the speeds were better when we connected to servers closer to our real location. If you are not in the US and wish to connect to a server in that location to unblock content from there, choose a city that is closer to where you are. For instance, for users in China, a server in San Francisco or any other city in the West Coast is the best option. As far as speed goes, VPNArea did very well. They offer premium servers and guarantee subscribers a positive experience. Using their software you can check which servers have currently little to no users online, allowing you get the best connection at any given time. Of course, speed results will vary depending on your location,  but overall choices and results were good. Even when using slower ADSL connections, we found servers to remain fast.

Before Connection

After Connection

In certain cases you’ll find VPNArea even increases your speeds. This is achieved through optimizing the best server for you to get your highest download speeds that your current ISP may not be able to offer you. They also make it free to switch from one server to another in a click of the mouse to make sure you have options when it comes to getting the fastest experience. Speed is nothing without limits and VPNArea guarantees you have absolutely no bandwidth limit making the overall experience that much better. So as far as speed and support goes VPNArea keeps you as a user in best interest. Constantly optimizing and offering you the best servers and solutions to enjoy the fastest experience.

Netflix and Streaming Test

Not all VPNs are effective when it comes to overcoming Netflix’s blocks, but VPNArea is one of the providers that gives you flexibility to access content outside your region. All the apps support the Netflix servers in the United States, United Kingdom and Italy, so you will have the chance to check the library of content that this popular streaming service offers in other locations. All tests were successful at unblocking various streaming platforms, from Netflix and Hulu to SkyGo and BBC One.

Pricing

VPNArea pricing comes in a 3-tier system. Offering multiple plans depending on length & feature set. All with affordable pricing for month to month plans or up front payments which save you in the long run.

• 1 Month = $9.90 ($9.90 monthly) Basic plan that includes all features with exception of dedicated IP option
• 1 Year = $59.00 ($4.92 monthly) Includes all services/features saves you 49% overall
• 3 Years = $107.64 ($2.99 monthly) Again includes all features just at half the duration of the yearly plan

Every plan offers a 7-day money-back guarantee in case you remain unsatisfied. If you need a dedicated IP for yourself only, the option is available for an additional price. You get a free private VPN server for each dedicated IP. There are options in Romania, United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Sweden, Singapore, Netherlands, Bulgaria, Hong Kong and more. Payment can be made via Paypal, Mastercard, Visa, and even Bitcoin. The best thing about it all is VPN Area keeps pricing & plans simple with no real additional add-on services that cost more. Simple & straightforward pricing.

Customer Support

VPNArea’s site is clear and responsive. Making it super easy to obtain information that will help you to solve any issues. You can reach out to the support team via email and live chat. You can also create a ticket and the website lists the specific email address of the different teams that you may want to contact. This ensures that you can send your query to the right place. That alone really showcased their dedication to customer service. Their FAQ page as well features tons of answers to common questions from setting up the service to compatibility.

Conclusion

Overall VPNArea is a great VPN service that keeps it simple and efficient. It offers multiple servers for all your needs be it geo-restricted services, safe browsing, or torrents. The price plans are simple and affordable. Their state of the art protection and equipment ensures that you’ll always enjoy the best performance, no matter where you are connecting from. Unlike other VPN services, VPNArea is transparent in every aspect of the service. The service is highly secure and easy to use. If you are looking for a reliable VPN service to use to remain safe, without sacrificing speed and performance then VPNArea is definitely worth the checking out.