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VPN recommendations, Summer 2025 (lemmy.ca)
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First off, sorry if this has been asked a million times in this community already, but the only post I found on this topic when I searched was over two years old.

I've been using PIA vpn for the past two years, but my subscription is ending soon and I was thinking about switching providers. I'm a fairly basic vpn user so I'm not overly concerned about advanced features and bells and whistles. I have a limited budget to work with, and I run Fedora os. Does anyone have any recommendations on what vpn I should be using?

I've seen Mullvad mentioned frequently, but it's a touch expensive compared to others. I've heard some good things about Proton vpn too, but I know there was a controversy with their CEO not long ago. I've also just read something about IVPN and they look good, but I'd like opinions from more sources. I'm open too all other suggestions as well. Thanks for any and all thoughts!

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 days ago (2 children)

higher price

$5 is a low price for a service that I trust way more than the others. You should wonder why the alternatives are so cheap.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

It's about $8 CAD / month, which is noticeably more than Air vpn's ~$5.25 CAD / month (if I signed up for two years). That being said I understand your point, assuming that they have that trust. As someone who isn't familiar with them though I need to first know why they deserve it more than others. Other people do seem to speak highly of them though and have made some points that are in their favour.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Check their reddit for all the threads with pictures of cities plastered in Mullvad billboards. Then you know why others are cheaper.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (3 children)

That would be unfortunate to see. Can you maybe link examples so others can judgr for themselves? I use their service and often recommend and confirming your statement is important to me so I can adjust my opinion.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

What is wrong with them buying billboards?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 hours ago

I dont need part of my money going to advertisment campaigns

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

I can confirm I’ve seen their ads in person in multiple places in Los Angeles. North Hollywood had a billboard near the Noho gateway sign, and I think the red line? had a bunch of ads on the inside and outside of some of the trains a year or two ago.