{"id":24207,"date":"2025-07-16T18:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T10:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=24207"},"modified":"2025-07-14T20:38:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T12:38:08","slug":"free-virtual-private-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/free-virtual-private-networks\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Free VPN Services to Protect Your Online Privacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to Google, <strong>people are spending an average of 2 hours and 25 minutes a day on the internet<\/strong>. Browsing and accessing several sites, making them vulnerable to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/most-famous-hackers\/\">cyber thefts and hackers<\/a>, and most of them do not have protection against it.<\/p>\n<p>VPNs are generally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/cheapest-vpn-providers\/\">not expensive<\/a>, but they can still add to your annual expenses. But thankfully, there are some VPNs out there that you can use for free. Whether you want to try it out before buying\/subscribing or merely using it without paying, here\u2019s a list of free VPN providers you might want to check out.<\/p>\n<h5>In Our List:<\/h5>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>VPN Service<\/th>\n<th>Platforms<\/th>\n<th>Bandwidth Limit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#PrivadoVPN\">PrivadoVPN<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Android, iOS<\/td>\n<td>10 GB\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#ProtonVPN\">ProtonVPN<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Android, iOS<\/td>\n<td>Unlimited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Windscribe\">Windscribe<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Opera<\/td>\n<td>10 GB\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#AtlasVPN\">AtlasVPN<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Android, iOS<\/td>\n<td>Unlimited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Hotspot-Shield\">Hotspot Shield<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Android, iOS<\/td>\n<td>500 MB\/day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#TunnelBear\">TunnelBear<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Android, iOS<\/td>\n<td>500 MB\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Hideme\">Hide.me<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Android, iOS<\/td>\n<td>10 GB\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Psiphon\">Psiphon<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, Android, iOS<\/td>\n<td>Unlimited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#FinchVPN\">FinchVPN<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Android, iOS<\/td>\n<td>3 GB\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Zenmate\">Zenmate<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Chrome, Firefox, Edge (browser extension)<\/td>\n<td>Unlimited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#SecurityKISS\">SecurityKISS<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, routers<\/td>\n<td>300 MB\/day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Hideman\">Hideman<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Android, iOS<\/td>\n<td>4 hours\/week<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Speedify\">Speedify<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux<\/td>\n<td>2 GB\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Kaspersky\">Kaspersky VPN<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Android, iOS<\/td>\n<td>200 MB\/day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Datho\">Datho VPN<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux<\/td>\n<td>Unlimited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#Avira\">Avira Phantom VPN<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Windows, macOS, Android, iOS<\/td>\n<td>500 MB\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"PrivadoVPN\">1. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/privadovpn\">PrivadoVPN<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/privadovpn\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"PrivadoVPN free VPN service\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/free-virtual-private-networks\/privado.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"procon procon_col\">\n<div class=\"pro\">\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Safe and secure.<\/li>\n<li>No-logs policy.<\/li>\n<li>It has a kill switch.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"con\">\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited servers.<\/li>\n<li>Limited to 10 GB data usage per month.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>PrivadoVPN, like other VPNs, helps users to keep their anonymity and bypass censorship for unregulated access to all the contents that they seek. <\/p>\n<p>Regarding security, they are generous because they give the same level of security for both free and premium versions like IP masking, point-to-point encryption, and so on. But of course, the free version has its limits because it only has 12 global servers for the free version.<\/p>\n<p>PrivadoVPN is available on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. You can also get their service on other devices by following their step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/privadovpn\">Try PrivadoVPN<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"ProtonVPN\">2. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/protonvpn\">ProtonVPN<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/protonvpn\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ProtonVPN unlimited free VPN\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/free-virtual-private-networks\/protonvpn.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"procon procon_col\">\n<div class=\"pro\">\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No-logs policy.<\/li>\n<li>Safe and secure connection.<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited data usage.<\/li>\n<li>Available for desktops and mobile devices (Android and iOS).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"con\">\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower Internet speed for free users.<\/li>\n<li>VPN connection is limited to one device.<\/li>\n<li>Server locations are limited to three countries (Japan, US, and the Netherlands).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Some VPNs offer free services but what most users don\u2019t know is that they sell your information to advertising companies to profit off of your device. ProtonVPN doesn\u2019t do that, while they do have a paid version of their service, there\u2019s no catch for free users, your browsing experience will be safe and worry-free.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, ProtonVPN has no cap limit on your data usage compared to most VPNs out there that have a daily or monthly data usage limit. But it\u2019s not all positive, here are the pros and cons of ProtonVPN.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/protonvpn\">Try ProtonVPN<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"Windscribe\">3. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/windscribe\">Windscribe<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/windscribe\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Windscribe VPN browser extension\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/free-virtual-private-networks\/windscribe.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"procon procon_col\">\n<div class=\"pro\">\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Safe and secure connection.<\/li>\n<li>Up to 10 server locations.<\/li>\n<li>Blocks ads and malware with the browser extension.<\/li>\n<li>Available for desktops and mobile devices (Android and iOS).<\/li>\n<li>Has a built-in firewall for desktop.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"con\">\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited to 10 GB data usage per month.<\/li>\n<li>Logs data about the amount of data we\u2019ve used and the times of our connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Another popular VPN that helps protect your privacy, grants access to blocked content in your country, and can even block ads. It is available as an application and has a web browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Opera.<\/p>\n<p>Windscribe gives you a 10 GB data allowance per month, which isn\u2019t much if you\u2019d think about it, but you have the option to use it only when browsing while doing other stuff online like video calls without consuming your monthly data allowance. They also offer additional data allowance through referrals, tweets about Windscribe, and simply visiting their official Subreddit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/windscribe\">Try Windscribe VPN<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"AtlasVPN\">4. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/atlasvpn\">AtlasVPN<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/atlasvpn\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"AtlasVPN streaming optimized VPN\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/free-virtual-private-networks\/atlasvpn.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"procon procon_col\">\n<div class=\"pro\">\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Free version has many features.<\/li>\n<li>No-logs policy for user privacy.<\/li>\n<li>High-speed streaming through streaming-optimized servers.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"con\">\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No browser extension.<\/li>\n<li>Small server network and only based in US.<\/li>\n<li>Certain features are missing in the desktop version.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Atlas VPN lets you browse the internet without the risk of threats and privacy concerns. It routes your traffic through an encrypted tunnel and masks your IP address so you can easily bypass geo-restrictions. <\/p>\n<p>To uphold user privacy, Atlas VPN follows a strict no-logs policy so none of your online activity is tracked by the VPN or anyone else. Moreover, it supports many popular streaming services and offers high-speed streaming through streaming-optimized servers. <\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/atlasvpn\">Try AtlasVPN<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"Hotspot-Shield\">5. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotspotshield.com\/\">Hotspot Shield<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotspotshield.com\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield VPN daily limit\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/free-virtual-private-networks\/hotspotshield.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"procon procon_col\">\n<div class=\"pro\">\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No-logs policy.<\/li>\n<li>500 MB of data usage per day.<\/li>\n<li>Available for desktops and mobile devices (Android and iOS).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"con\">\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited to US-based servers.<\/li>\n<li>VPN connection is limited to one device.<\/li>\n<li>2 Mbps speed limit.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This VPN also has a strict \u201cno logs\u201d policy. This means that your personal information is not recorded or collected by their system. They also use military-grade protection, so rest assured that you will remain anonymous and protected from viruses, and cyber-attacks.<\/p>\n<p>The free version of this VPN gives you an allowance of 500 MB of data per day, which is quite generous compared to other free VPNs. Here are the pros and cons.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotspotshield.com\/\">Try Hotspot Shield VPN<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"TunnelBear\">6. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunnelbear.com\/\">TunnelBear<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunnelbear.com\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"TunnelBear VPN user-friendly\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/free-virtual-private-networks\/tunnelbear.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"procon procon_col\">\n<div class=\"pro\">\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No-logs policy.<\/li>\n<li>VPN connection is up to 5 devices simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li>Over 20 server locations.<\/li>\n<li>Available for desktops and mobile devices (Android and iOS).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"con\">\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited to 500 MB data usage per month.<\/li>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t work with Netflix.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Similar to other VPNs, TunnerBear encrypts your device\u2019s incoming and outgoing data, protecting your online privacy and allowing you to access global content that isn\u2019t available in your county. TunnelBear also took a different approach by providing easy-to-use features helping users to access and switch between servers with ease. Pros and cons of using TunnelBear are:<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunnelbear.com\/\">Try TunnelBear VPN<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"Hideme\">7. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/hideme\">Hide.me<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/hideme\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hide.me VPN no ads\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/free-virtual-private-networks\/hideme.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"procon procon_col\">\n<div class=\"pro\">\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No-logs policy.<\/li>\n<li>No ads.<\/li>\n<li>Good internet speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"con\">\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>VPN connection is limited to one device.<\/li>\n<li>Limited to 10 GB data usage per month.<\/li>\n<li>Only 5 available servers for free users.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is one of the best free VPNs out there today; although there will be limits for free users, the overall service that it can provide without you paying a penny is really good. They stated that the free service that they offer is their way of reinstating that Internet Privacy is a basic human right and that they don\u2019t compromise the logs and security features for free users. Instead, they give additional benefits to their premium users.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/hideme\">Try Hide.me VPN<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"Psiphon\">8. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psiphon3.com\/\">Psiphon<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psiphon3.com\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Psiphon VPN circumvention tool\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/free-virtual-private-networks\/psiphon.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"procon procon_col\">\n<div class=\"pro\">\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Available for Windows, iOS, and Android devices.<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited Data usage.<\/li>\n<li>Over 20 server locations.<\/li>\n<li>AD free and no unwanted app permissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"con\">\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 Mbps speed average.<\/li>\n<li>Not available for macOS, Linux, or routers.<\/li>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t work with Netflix.<\/li>\n<li>No VPN kill switch.<\/li>\n<li>Not a privacy protection tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It is a circumvention tool that makes use of VPN, SSH, and HTTP Proxy technology, allowing you to bypass securities and restrictions to gain access to videos and other contents currently blocked or censored in your campus, corporation, or country. Browse freely using public wifi without any worries and give you the freedom that you deserve.<\/p>\n<p>This VPN is not a privacy tool, though, and they are transparent about it, stating that it should not be considered an online security tool.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psiphon3.com\/\">Try Psiphon VPN<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"FinchVPN\">9. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finchvpn.com\/\">FinchVPN<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finchvpn.com\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"FinchVPN anti-DPI VPN\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/free-virtual-private-networks\/finchvpn.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"procon procon_col\">\n<div class=\"pro\">\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It has anti-DPI (Can bypass Securities that blocks VPN).<\/li>\n<li>Available for desktops and mobile devices (Android and iOS).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"con\">\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t work with Netflix.<\/li>\n<li>Limited to 3 GB data usage per month.<\/li>\n<li>It saves the records and connection logs of the user.<\/li>\n<li>VPN connection is limited to one device.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This VPN also has a free version that you can make use of. It allows you to use unsecured public WiFi with no worries, encrypts all your information to protect your private information, and unblocks all contents that are unavailable in your region, area, or country. Like other VPNs, it can also improve your connection speed when surfing or browsing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finchvpn.com\/\">Try FinchVPN<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"Zenmate\">10. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zenmate.com\/\">Zenmate<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zenmate.com\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Zenmate VPN browser extension\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/free-virtual-private-networks\/zenmate.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"procon procon_col\">\n<div class=\"pro\">\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No-logs policy.<\/li>\n<li>Can work with Netflix.<\/li>\n<li>It has a kill switch.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"con\">\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Only free as a browser extension.<\/li>\n<li>Unreliable streaming servers.<\/li>\n<li>2 Mbps speed limit.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Zenmate is a premium VPN that offers a free VPN browser extension that is available for Chrome, Firefox, and edge. You would have to buy the premium version to use it on mobile. It uses strong encryption that hides your real IP address and it grants you access to restricted websites and contents. It even works with Netflix and supports torrenting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zenmate.com\/\">Try Zenmate VPN<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"SecurityKISS\">11. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/securitykiss.com\/\">SecurityKISS<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/securitykiss.com\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"SecurityKISS VPN multiple OS support\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/free-virtual-private-networks\/securitykiss.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"procon procon_col\">\n<div class=\"pro\">\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No-logs policy.<\/li>\n<li>No ads.<\/li>\n<li>Supports multiple OS including Linux and routers.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"con\">\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited to 300 MB data usage per day.<\/li>\n<li>Only 4 available servers for free users.<\/li>\n<li>Slow internet speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is another top-notch free VPN that values user privacy. They have stated that they do not store any log data and they also provide an Ad-free environment, thus securing your personal data from advertisers and hackers. The SecurityKISS VPN also supports multiple operating systems, including Linux and routers.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its limitations, SecurityKISS remains one of the top free VPNs out there.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/securitykiss.com\/\">Try SecurityKISS VPN<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"Hideman\">12. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hideman.net\/\">Hideman<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hideman.net\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hideman VPN hourly limit\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/free-virtual-private-networks\/hideman.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"procon procon_col\">\n<div class=\"pro\">\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No-logs policy.<\/li>\n<li>No ads.<\/li>\n<li>Available for desktops and mobile devices (Android and iOS).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"con\">\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited to 4 hours of usage per week.<\/li>\n<li>Only 5 available servers for free users.<\/li>\n<li>Slow internet speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hideman VPN is another good option if you\u2019re looking for a free VPN provider. They provide a secure connection and hide your identity while browsing the internet. They have a free version that has limitations such as speed, server locations, and usage time.<\/p>\n<p>Hideman VPN is available for desktops and mobile devices (Android and iOS).<\/p>\n<div class=\"button\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hideman.net\/\">Try Hideman VPN<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"Speedify\">13. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/speedify.com\/\">Speedify<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/speedify.com\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Speedify VPN channel bonding\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/free-virtual-private-networks\/speedify.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"procon procon_col\">\n<div class=\"pro\">\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Channel bonding for faster speeds.<\/li>\n<li>No-logs policy.<\/li>\n<li>Supports Linux.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"con\">\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited to 2 GB data usage per month.<\/li>\n<li>VPN connection is limited to one device.<\/li>\n<li>Limited features in the free version.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Speedify stands out with its channel bonding technology, which combines multiple internet connections (like Wi-Fi and cellular) for increased speed and reliability. While the free plan has data limits, it offers a good glimpse into its performance-enhancing features.<\/p>\n<p>It maintains a no-logs policy and provides robust encryption, ensuring your online activities remain private. 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