NordVPN is better for streaming than VPN Unlimited, if only because it allows access to Stan (as well as the other services tested above), but both are blocked by Kayo. On one hand, this level of transparency is commendable but, on the other, it muddies the zero-log waters. Similarly, NordVPN wins out in the base numbers comparisons with more servers (5,400 vs 500+) in more locations (59 countries vs 57 locations) and with six simultaneous connections instead of VPN Unlimited’s base five.īoth VPN services have a Smart DNS and 24/7 tech support, but NordVPN has a clear zero-logging policy whereas VPN Unlimited says it keeps no logs, but then details where it does keep user information. While VPN Unlimited’s user interface is functional, NordVPN’s is a lot more user-friendly. VPN Ultimate does offer a seven-day trial, but NordVPN has a more consistent 30-day money-back guarantee. For price, VPN Unlimited wins out on the monthly fee, loses out on the annual comparison, but comes back strong with the unmatchable value of its lifetime subscription. NordVPN is the current gold standard for VPN services, both in terms of it being a popular household name and it’s our number-one pick.
VPN Unlimited also plays nice with my usual day-to-day software, including Slack, Outlook and a handful of PC gaming platforms.
I accidentally left it on for three virtual meetings, totalling more than a couple of hours, and there weren’t any connection issues or noticeable delays. Outside of those initial connection hiccups, the most impressive thing about VPN Unlimited was how well it worked as a background companion. At the time of review, my count had it at 57 countries spread across 76 core locations, five of which are torrenting servers, with an additional 11 servers for streaming (albeit all of them are in those 76 locations). VPN Unlimited is incredibly light on servers at 500+ across 80+ locations. There is a favourites tab, but be warned that it’s easy to accidentally click the server name rather than the star, so you’ll reconnect rather than favourite (single click is convenient for server switching, but less so for favouriting). Switching servers is incredibly straightforward: just click on the name of the server, then pick from all servers, torrent or streaming tabs. There is a small window between disconnection and your ability to reconnect, so you’re better off switching servers while you’re still connected. Unfortunately, switching servers did tend to interrupt real-time internet services like music streaming. When it works normally, though, VPN Unlimited takes about five seconds to connect and disconnects immediately.
There were other initial hiccups, too, including a disconnection shortly after the first time I connected, followed by an elongated connection time. What was less impressive was a pop-up during my first connection that prompted me to rate the connection I’d only just started.
For the most part, the Android app is identical to the Windows experience. The bulk of my tests were via the VPN Unlimited Windows software, and there’s also a Windows Store app for PC users if you prefer.
Once you’re signed up, VPN Unlimited prompts you to select the device you’re looking to install the service on, then you can read a manual or follow the steps. VPN Unlimited has one of the best and most user-friendly VPN onboarding experiences.