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Giau N.
Restaurants, 1-10 employees
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Overall, our experience with IPVanish was good. However, we decided to choose another VPN that seemed to offer more privacy history.
Pros of IPVanish: Good availability. IPVanish has a good variety of servers available.Owns own infrastructure. It owns its own network, which means that it's in control of all aspects of its service. Works with almost any deviceTough in security. uses strong encryption with 2048-bit keys for authentication and 256-bit keys for data transfer (the highest possible standard)No logs policy. They do not store any user data, and they have no logs of your browsing history, IP address, or any other data that can be used to identify you.Choice of protocols (OpenVPN, IKEv2, PPTP)The kill switch works!
We are not too confident that a US-based VPN provider is a good choice for data privacy. Other than that, the VPN is solid, fast, and does its job.
Gilbert V.
Design, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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Generally positive experience overall. Recommended highly for PC platform.
Software interface was easy to navigate, connection speed was great.
Had some inconsistent performance with the Mac version of the software after an update.
Sarah C.
Health, Wellness and Fitness, self-employed
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IPVanish does a great job masking an IP address and their VPN is solid and stable but there are too many competitors offering the same experience for WAY LESS MONEY. If they offered a lite version, their stellar customer service might be enough to draw more crowds, but for almost $100, there are products out there offering way more comprehensive and diversified features.
It's such a welcome relief to know that IPVanish has a very personalable, fabulously friendly, actually deal with a real human being focus that other IP and VPN services do not and the VPN streaming options are a great addition to a solid, reliae product.
The cost is too much to overlook or get over or even attempt to rationalize, especially considering how densely packed their market is, and for anyone with a little pecuniary knowledge, it's way too easy to find something way cheaper, or free, or even a lite version, that offers the same functional features.
Don W.
Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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I used this as my 'go to' software for VPN functionality on my cell phone and my PC until I bought Norton 360 which comes with a good, free, vpn included. That's the only reason I stopped using IPVanish.
It does an excellent job of masking my IP address and spoofing my location at places all over the world. It is intuitive, easy to use, and reasonably priced.
If you set your presumptive location to a country in which English is not a primary language, you will frequently get directed to foreign-language web pages. I suppose in a way this is a testament to the effectiveness of IPVanish.
Nicholas S.
Retail, self-employed
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Overall, this VPN does exactly what I need to here in the USA and it keeps me up at high speeds while browsing the internet, but it doesn't work in China.
This VPN is fast when you're connected to it. Doesn't seem like you're even on a VPN. It is good at hiding your IP address when using the internet and protecting your personal information. There are lots of server locations to connect to, so if one is slow you can easily swap to another one.
This VPN did not work in the Chinese mainland. It is completely blocked. I had to buy a competitor service in order to access the internet when I was in China.
Argie P.
Computer Networking, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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Well, it helps a lot with our network infrastructure to connect to our main hub.
I like the most is the plenty of location it has. All the software are easy to install and use for everyday task. It helps a lot for our networking infrastructure.
I don't see any cons so far. Even though we are using this software for more than a year. Hoping to add more server and IP's
Han A.
Computer Software, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for less than 6 months
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Amazing, close to 0 issues I'm relatively picky so that's not very easily managed but its overall operation and functionality are outstanding. Excellent.
Love this software usually run it to get access to web pages I'd normally not have access to and use different server world wide. Easy to use, reliable, and the value for money is overall great. You can modify the location and select precisely where you'd like to set up the VPN connection. The only reason I didn't give it 9+ stars is that the quality VPN is not seamless so goggle sometimes thinks your a bot and impeeds certain actions.
Easily one of the top VPN's out there its great only problems are the internet speed gets reduced to a quarter while using it, it's not seamless so certain applications detect it making it useless and finally some servers are not optimal which may be problematic if you want to connect to a certain server. Overall for its price, it's still quite amazing. The overall interface could use a design touch-up.
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Security and Investigations, 10,001+ employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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É uma ótima ferramenta. Vários recursos. Entrega boa velocidade de navegação. Permite escolher o local do IP. Preço bom!
A navegação anônima, pois permite disfarçar o IP, inclusive com a possibilidade de se escolher a localização que se deseja utilizar.
O aplicativo para IOS não foi fácil usar.
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Y'Nita J.
Information Technology and Services, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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At the beginning not a lot of issues. I would still recommend this to other users!
I stream a lot on my fire stick. This system keeps me from having to change streaming channels due to the site being shut down!
I feel that it may need a little work because I’m having to change sites more then usually. Maybe some adjustments need to be made.
William C.
Insurance, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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There are about 1300 servers worldwide and it has a good search feature to find one. Overall it proc=vides a fast connection even though it is a VPN which tends to slow things down.
The user interface is a bit cluttered and sometimes I do have problems with it disconnecting mid browsing which defeats the purpose. However it does have a kill switch you can set up to prevent connection to the internet unless the VPN is connected.
TONYA K.
Construction, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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That people can't tell were I am streaming from and track me.
It sometimes slows down the stream of videos.
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Education Management, 51-200 employees
Used other for 1-2 years
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Very useful when traveling overseas. Especially to areas that censor and restrict access to some countries.
Installation and configuration are very easy. A huge variety of countries to choose from. Also give you the ability to use a SOCKS5 proxy. Very advantageous when traveling out of the country to areas that restrict access to certain countries or web sites. Can use on multiple devices also.
Cost is a little high. I recommend this software, but I highly suggest waiting to purchase when they have a special discount going on. The regular price without discount seems high. There are other alternatives that are cheaper when paying full price.
Joshua C.
Legal Services, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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IPVanish does a great job of protecting your data when you are browsing in a public area. This is especially helpful if you are working out of the office and using a public WiFi. It provides security and piece of mind for a small business owner.
The user-interface can be a bit confusing until you get used to it.
Eric R.
Writing and Editing, 11-50 employees
Used other for 6-12 months
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IPVanish is a great value if you need the cloud storage it includes. If you don't, you can pay just a little bit more per month and get more powerful VPN like CyberGhost or NordVPN. Some of their long-term contracts are actually a similar price.
IPVanish is a pretty good VPN, with good security and privacy features and pretty fast speeds. Its most impressive aspect is that it includes 250 GB of cloud storage totally free, so if you need a storage solution and VPN it's a great value. If you don't need the extra storage, there are better VPNs out there for only slightly higher prices.
IPVanish doesn't unblock very many streaming sites. It also doesn't work in China. Although its servers are torrent-friendly, it doesn't have specialized P2P servers optimized for file sharing.
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Used daily for 6-12 months
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Provides secure and anonymous connections for average user needs
- Numerous servers in almost every country imaginable - Native application for major OS's, including desktop and mobile platforms - Easy to install and operate
The main thing is support, really stinks. In many occasions, they don't even reply, even after numerous attempts! And when they do they do not solve anything
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Internet, 1-10 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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This helps a ton when you are trying to access different sites from different countries and allows you to research when needed from anywhere
I like IP Vanish because it's fairly simple to use and it gives you multiple options and locations to use for your IP from within the country to international as well
I can't say any cons- there are a lot of IP hiding services out there, but this one does the job as intended.
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Information Technology and Services, 201-500 employees
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their mobile was very good in comparison with desktop app.
I was expected more protocols to be supported, sadly they offer limited protocols which is sometimes a barrier
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Religious Institutions, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
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I love IPVanish VPN and it's included software. The software make is easy to get up and running and get you connected to the internet through your new VPN. The software takes care of all the hard work and all you have to do it click connect and it will automatically find the best servers to use and connect you.
Sometimes, depending on what server you are connected to, some website features are not available. Also, although you can set up the software to be completely automatic, there are a bunch of features that are not easy to understand and you will need to seek some guidance from online if you want to get full use out of the software and your VPN.
wendy j.
Arts and Crafts, self-employed
Used weekly for 2+ years
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I will not use certain apps without it.
I must say, I really like IPVanish. I use it all the time with Kody. It seems to work and never have had any bad issues since I have been using it. It's easy to download
It takes awhile sometimes to connect. I think it should be used to keep BIG BROTHER out of your business.
Alexander K.
Mental Health Care, self-employed
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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It was a decent program but was priced way too high compared to other similar programs out there.
The forward did the job it was supposed to well and the support staff were excellent. It was easy to install and use.
Price price price!!! The price was WRONG for this one costing way more than other competitions for offering a product that was on par at best with the competition. I don’t know why they had such a high price tag in this one. After
Adrian H.
Accounting, 1-10 employees
Used monthly for 2+ years
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I have used this for probably 5 years and found it a generally stable and reliable VPN giving me peace of mind when travelling abroad. When working from home it can give me access to media channels usually blocked to foreign IP addresses.
Peace of mind if I am using a hotel or airport wifi . I know my connection is truly private. I also use it to gain access to certain foreign TV, eg in USA when I am in Europe, though the BBC from abroad is normally blocked if using a VPN.
i think it slows the connection down, but have not tested this theory. Certain browsing seems to be blocked when using a VPN in a hotel. And I am not talking about anything my wife would worry about!
Godwin O.
Computer Software, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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it's one of my best VPN that I have used so far without any issues.
the software is a expensive, apart from that I haven't seen any other fault or problems with it.
David M.
Security and Investigations, 201-500 employees
Used weekly for less than 6 months
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Great service, prices are fantastic and their customer service and forum is easy to correspond with.
This is probably the best Private network in the country, it protects your browsing, speed test are great and most importantly it doesn't share or sell your data.
Got to connect a couple of times to get the best ip
Jay A.
Computer Software, 1-10 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
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I needed to get a VPN and know very little about them. IPVanish was recommended by an associate and it works quite well. I was able to set it up in minutes. It was very intuitive.
I was always thought that it was difficult to set up a VPN. I found IP vanish to be very easy to get up and running.
There really was nothing that I could find fault with. The only issue was that I am never sure when it disconnects and need to check that each time I log in to my computer.
Corey S.
Education Management, 201-500 employees
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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Privacy with an easy-to-use interface
IP Vanish VPN is easy to use and has applications for multiple platforms: Apple, Android, PC, Roku, etc., and IP Vanish has numerous servers around the world.
IP Vanish VPN's customer service is not the best. In addition, IP Vanish is slower than some VPN services.