Trusted VPN services for your privacy
That have been reviewed according to the VPN Guild criteria. Our goal is to help users navigate the fast-growing VPN market, make informed choices and avoid insecure or non-transparent solutions
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Trusted methodology
The list is based on a methodology developed by a professional community advocating for security, transparency and accountability in the VPN services market. The assessment includes a structured survey, expert data and open sources verification, legal documents and independent risk analysis. We do not publish advertising — only objective findings based on facts
List of VPN services verified by VPN Guild experts
The advantages
Open-source and audited code significantly reduces the risk of hidden backdoors or surveillance.
No logging or data collection. Users run their own servers, so data never passes through third-party infrastructures.
Advanced censorship resistance makes it highly effective in restrictive environments
Community-driven and independent public-interest project.
Co-founding member of the VPN Guild.
Amnezia VPN
Open‑source VPN that empowers users to run their own VPN server on cloud while also offering free service and Premium paid option. Ideal for heavily censored countries, it supports a range of protocols including its custom AmneziaWG designed to bypass deep‐packet inspection and enhance obfuscation.
The advantages
Zero-logs policy ensures no user activity or connection logs are retained.
Cutting-edge protocols and encryption to outsmart censorship and geo-restrictions.
One subscription covers unlimited devices with speeds up to 10 Gbps.
Works everywhere: all popular platforms + easy-to-use browser extensions.
24/7 human support to guide through any VPN-related issue.
Co-founding member of the VPN Guild.
BlancVPN
The only VPN you need for complete peace of mind online — no logs, no tracking, total privacy, and ultra-fast connections on every device. Since 2018, thousands of users worldwide have trusted us to secure their data and bypass any restrictions with ease. As a co-founding member of the VPN Guild, BlancVPN is committed to the highest industry standards.
The advantages
One of the longest-running VPN services for the RUnet and beyond.
No logging, no data collection and a strict, transparent privacy policy.
In-house anti-censorship tech provides unique solutions to bypass DPI-based VPN blocks.
Offshore jurisdiction ensures additional legal insulation for user data.
Telegram support & security tips in the active channel for help and safety recommendations: t.me/hidemyname_ru
Co‑founding member of the VPN Guild.
hidemyname
A service that went live before the censorship agency Roskomnadzor existed and before the first website was ever blocked in Russia. For more than 15 years, it has defended users’ freedom to access information and protected their privacy and security. They rely on their own proprietary anti-blocking technologies to keep VPN access working in challenging countries like Russia, China, Turkmenistan, and beyond. Service is the only VPN branded a 'foreign agent' for repeatedly suing Roskomnadzor over unlawful blocking.
The advantages
No-Logs Policy ensures no user activity or connection logs are retained.
IceGate’s custom protocol bypasses VPN blocks, offering an alternative when standard protocols are blocked.
Up to 1 Gbps speed, 10 devices per account, no traffic type restrictions.
Automatic obfuscation (Stealth mode) makes it user-friendly even for non-technical users in restrictive environments.
Transparent Terms of Service set user expectations and support ethical usage.
24/7 human support to guide through any VPN-related issue.
Icegate VPN
Icegate is a next-generation VPN traffic masking (obfuscation) developed by an independent American-Israeli team, specifically designed for countries with the highest levels of internet censorship – including Russia, Iran, China, and others. Icegate is resistant to modern blocking techniques and Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), thanks to its fully proprietary protocol implementation based on Shadowsocks, Shadowsocks-22, and ShadowTLS.
The advantages
Free to use — both brigadiers and users can access the service without paying.
No central servers — every brigadier operates their own access point, eliminating reliance on centralized infrastructure.
Be your own provider — share secure VPN access with family and friends via your personal mini-site or Telegram bot.
Resistant to censorship — decentralization and obfuscation ensure strong protection against blocking and deep-packet inspection.
Instant key distribution — VPN keys are delivered automatically via user-friendly mini-sites and Telegram bots.
Co‑founding member of the VPN Guild.
VPN Generator
VPN Generator is a free, privacy-focused VPN service that lets anyone become a “brigadier” — a personal VPN distributor for family and friends. After registering, you get a ready-made VPN configuration file and your own admin panel. Already trusted by over 300,000 brigadiers, VPN Generator is designed to bypass censorship and network restrictions through decentralization and advanced obfuscation techniques — all at no cost.
The advantages
The service follows a strict no-logs policy and does not retain any user activity data that could be requested by court orders.
Customers first — independent and bootstrapped business model without venture capital, bank loans or outside shareholders.
Headquartered in Finland, the company operates under strong privacy laws that help ensure user confidentiality and peace of mind.
Privacy-focused payment methods are available, including cash, Monero, Bitcoin, and Litecoin.
The service maintains clear policies, publishes regular transparency reports, and offers a public bug bounty program.
Proud member of the VPN Guild.
Xeovo VPN
At Xeovo, we believe that everyone deserves unrestricted access to the internet, free from surveillance and censorship. That's why we've developed VPN and Stealth Proxies that work even in countries with heavy censorship.
The advantages
Jurisdiction: British Virgin Islands - outside the 14 Eyes agreements
Kill Switch and DNS/IP leak protection
Strict no-logging policy, externally audited
MultiHop support (dual VPN connection).
What could be improved
No access to the full text of the User Agreement directly in the app
Website blocked in a number of countries (including Russia) - requires mirrors or workarounds
Surfshurk VPN
A reliable VPN service with a focus on privacy and convenience. Surfshark offers a wide range of features including MultiHop, built-in ad blocker and support for a large number of devices.
The advantages
Jurisdiction: British Virgin Islands - outside the 14 Eyes agreements
Kill Switch and DNS/IP leak protection
Strict no-logging policy, externally audited
MultiHop support (dual VPN connection).
What could be improved
No access to the full text of the User Agreement directly in the app
Website blocked in a number of countries (including Russia) - requires mirrors or workarounds
Surfshurk VPN
A reliable VPN service with a focus on privacy and convenience. Surfshark offers a wide range of features including MultiHop, built-in ad blocker and support for a large number of devices.
Frequently asked questions
How do you verify a VPN?
The VPN service verification process is a structured and independent assessment that aims to determine the level of reliability, transparency and security of the service. We do not conduct a technical audit, but provide an expert opinion based on a variety of criteria important to the user.
How is the list of trusted VPN services formed?
The list is based on a verification methodology: we collect structured data from providers, check it for completeness and validity, analyse technical and legal aspects, and compile an expert assessment with recommendations.
What does ‘trusted VPN service’ mean?
This is a service that has been verified using our methodology. It has provided information on technology, corporate structure and data processing policies, and has undergone expert verification and risk analysis. Such services are marked with a special ‘verified’ sign.
Can any VPN service make it into the rankings?
Yes, but only after going through the verification procedure. The VPN provider must fill out a questionnaire, provide the necessary documents and be ready to verify the information. If the service does not meet the basic requirements, we make detailed recommendations, until the fulfilment of which the service cannot be included in our list.
How often is information about VPN services updated?
We endeavour to review and update data at least once a year or after significant changes in the operation of the service (change of jurisdiction, audit, change of logging policy, etc.). We also take into account feedback from users and providers.
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