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What Is IPVanish?

IPVanish is a VPN solution that allows businesses to remain anonymous when browsing the web by hiding their IP address. Main features include shared IP addresses, encrypted web browsing, and verified no logs. It allows users to view services and websites blocked by internet service providers (ISPs), conceal browser traffic and securely share files, send messages and stream videos. Additionally, IPVanish provides cloud storage functionality, which lets organizations backup and store data, multimedia files and documents in a centralized repository.

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Reviews of IPVanish

Average score

Overall
4.5
Ease of Use
4.6
Customer Service
4.2
Features
4.5
Value for Money
4.3

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Roshish
Roshish
Flutter Developer in Nepal
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Good Overall VPN

5.0 last year

Pros:

IPVanish is a real gem when it comes to internet security. It connects super fast and keeps my online activities private and protected. The fact that they don't log my traffic is a big plus for privacy. It works on all my devices, and the speed is consistently fast. It's also budget-friendly. Setting it up is a breeze, and their support team is top-notch. Whether I'm accessing blocked websites or ensuring my online safety, IPVanish does it all.

Cons:

I noticed that certain websites seemed to be blocked during just standard browsing. Another notable issue was the somewhat frequent connection drops. While they do have a kill switch, which is a plus, it could sometimes be an inconvenience as it blocked all internet access until reconnection.

Eduardo
Consultant in Philippines
Management Consulting, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Affordable, reliable choice for consumer VPN needs

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: Overall, it's a decent choice. The servers are not the fastest, but offers decent speeds for cloud-based workloads.

Pros:

It is by far one of the most affordable choices of the longest running VPN providers. The app is easy to install and easy to use. It is quick to deploy to individual users.

Cons:

Downside was it did not have a server local to my location. The app also caused issues with the internet connection on one computer, but that may be because we have a custom DNS setup.

Sarah
Sarah
Speech Language Pathologist in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Health, Wellness & Fitness, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Too rich for my blood

3.0 3 years ago

Comments: 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.

Pros:

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.

Cons:

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.

Marian
IT Technician in Germany
Industrial Automation, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Be secure with IPVanish

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: IPVanish is easy to setup and have a fast connection. The price is "correct", not too pricey and too cheap. Overall the quality of this app is good and i use it daily.

Pros:

Once you connect to the internet a lot of threads are waiting for you to make a wrong click. IPVanish offers you a security shield whenever you go online.

Cons:

Rarely happened to drop the connection while browsing.

Brandi
owner in US
Cosmetics, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

IPVanish

5.0 last year

Pros:

What I like best about IPVanish is the value you get for the price.

Cons:

I don't think there is anything I don't like about this product. I use it everyday.

Ruthis
Ruthis
Graphic Designer in Benin
Verified LinkedIn User
Animation, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Very fast VPN

5.0 last year

Pros:

This VPN solution offers very fast speed download, and strong security measures.

Cons:

It is l'ESS expensive compared to some alternative VPN services

Giau
Giau
manager in France
Verified LinkedIn User
Restaurants, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

IPVanish offers good speeds and decent security, but there are some issues with its logging policy

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: Overall, our experience with IPVanish was good. However, we decided to choose another VPN that seemed to offer more privacy history.

Pros:

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!

Cons:

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.

Lawrent
Lawrent
owner in France
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

A great VPN, but based in a questionable country in terms of zero log policy

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: It helped me keep my data and communication safe especially in public spaces. We decided to change to CYBERGHOST though.

Pros:

I like the support options (chat and phone) which I don't remember seeing much with other VPN services (I have not used them though, but it's good to know it's there). IPVANISH has tons of IP addresses. It is very easy to navigate through app and connect to any location.The encryption is standard (AES 256) IPVANISH used to not have WIREGUARD (unlike Cyberghost), and since it's the latest state-of-the-art security protocol, It was a big no for me, but now they integrated it to their VPN. IPVANISH has got the killswitch and an autoconnect options which is great to have to avoid any leak. Streaming services are working great for the programs I want to watch. uploads/downloads are solid even if you connect to a far location (itreally depend on your location in regard to the place you connect to). With the trusted wifi networks I also decide when to connect or not to the VPN (as I travel a lot, I use it a lot)

Cons:

The company is in one of the eyes alliances countries and therefore we can question the zero log policy...There are other cheaper VPNs, but IPVANISH is in the usual price range.

Aatif Khurshaid
Aatif Khurshaid
Software Engineer in Pakistan
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

IPVanish, protect your online identity

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: IPVanish is a powerful VPN software that hide your real IP address and let you surf the web anonymously. I like it for its ease of use and performance consistency.

Pros:

IPVanish is a powerful VPN software which very effectively masks your IP address and enables you surf across te internet anonymously. You can us its single subscription to proctect multiple devices at a time. It as a huge number of servers around the globe to give you a fast surfing speed and to enable you to choose a virtual location according to your choice. Apart from masking you IP, you can also use it to unblock apps and websites like Twitter, BBC etx blocked in certain regions. By changing your virtual location, you can also make apps lie Netflix and Prime tohow you content specific to that region. Also it protects your system up to an extent against xyber threats.

Cons:

IPVanish makes your internet works a bit slowly, specifically while streaming data. Other than that it works all fine.

Kevin
Kevin
Technical Writer in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
E-Learning, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

IPVanish Protects your Anonymity

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I have been using IPVanish as a VPN to protect my identity for the last 4-5 years and always found it to be very straightforward to use. It is not the cheapest VPN on the market, however it has more features than many, there are more servers in more countries than most making it easy to surf the web completely anonymously. The company do not retain activity logs, and should the connection be compromised the VPN can be configured to shut off the internet completely until the VPN is re-instated, a very good security feature. I would recommend IPVanish over many of it's cheaper competitors.

Pros:

Ease of use, IPVanish is a relatively simple VPN available for the desktop and mobile.

Cons:

The mobile version of the product seems to drop out regularly.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Nonprofit Organisation Management, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Simple and cost effective VPN

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Best for travels for easy of use, connectivity, reliability and affordable.

Pros:

My VPN requirements are simple and occasional. I usually use IPvanish when traveling and hence mainly with public Wi-Fi networks. The VPN connects quickly and is able to encrypt internet connection and protect my anonymity. I have always relied it to protect against personal information and online activities being intercepted. I appreciate the ability to mask IP address and replace it with anonymous address. Additionally, the kill switch is spot on. I have experience enough times when the VPN connection was lost and immediately IPvanish would terminate the internet connection automatically.

Cons:

Initially, I would be bothered and frustrated with lost internet connection and VPN kept on dropping or losing connection. However, there has been a great improvement lately and it has been more reliable.

Brian
Developer in Cameroon
Computer Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Access the internet using a secure VPN connection

4.0 2 years ago

Pros:

IPVanish uses 256-bit AES encryption which is very secured for browsing. You can use one account to connect to multiple devices. It is compatible with many different OS like IOS, android, mac, windows and Linux.

Cons:

There is no free version for users to test. Thee refund policy has a short number of days and dit us very expensive.

Joshua
Owner in US
Legal Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Great Tool to Keep Data Private

4.0 2 years ago

Pros:

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.

Cons:

The user-interface can be a bit confusing until you get used to it.

Stacey
Developer in US
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

IP Vanish helps you protect your privacy online.

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: Prevents tracking based on IP/location for services that may limit connectivity from some locations. Ironically, since it allows you to pick where you appear to connect from, you can also use it for testing Geolocation limited features of services. Game or other servers that need to limit access to a country for legal reasons can be tested from a long list of location nodes in the IPVanish network.

Pros:

IP Vanish software just works. Simple yet powerful interface. Supports Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Fire TV, Linux, and more. You can even install it on your router. Since IPVanish is at core a service, you can configure your system to use the service without using their software. Provides automatic or manual selection of best VPN connection point all over the US and in many countries. IP Vanish allows you to protect your privacy from trackers and Geolocation services providing you with greater peace of mind while you use the internet.

Cons:

While you can configure it to pass local LAN traffic it doesn't always seem to work with new connections. If I am connected to a LAN service/server before starting the VPN, then it works, but occasionally doesn't seem to work right if I haven't already established a connection. My local LAN can consist of private IP's and public IPs so that may be where the issue lies.

Theodore
Theodore
CEO/Analyst in US
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

VPN Me Not

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: No problems were solved. A benefits is that it operates at high speeds. It is easy to install and manage.
Offers a protective environment keeps nosey nibs from seeing where you are going and what you like to see on the internet.

Pros:

We have our own in house product that we use, however we always like to have alternatives. We chose IPVanish product because it offers quick results. The setup is straight forward and the administration follows the ABCD format. We also like the user interface were as the options are listed in a pane on the left side of the screen and depending on what option you select there, a screen contents of that option appears on the right: __|_______ __| * __| * * * |X |

Cons:

The only thing that we saw as a hangup was streaming. Keep in mind of a VPN service it seems to clip along at a decent to fairly fast speed, but for actually streaming like for Netflix, seems to get frozen and take a while to load back up.

William
William
Tier III Network Engineer in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Telecommunications, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

IPVANISH Rocks

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: Amazing service, fast, reliable, and very cheap! It works great for the price you pay and you can browse the internet securely without your ISP monitoring your activity!

Pros:

Fast, reliable, easy to use, and the price is amazing! I use it on my phones, pcs, and amazon firesticks! It just simply works. Price compared to other VPN services is hands down the best. I paid $39.99 for a year of service. There are servers all over the world available for use. The speed from being connected is minimally impacted. The service also keeps no record of logs which is what you need when using a VPN service. I highly recommend their service if you're not using it!

Cons:

Limited to only so many devices per subscription. That's the only con with the software. But, most competitors are the same way.

Shawn
ICT Specialist in Trinidad & Tobago
Computer Networking, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Great VPN

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Great value for money. Security, privacy and reliable service with simultaneous connections over all devices

Cons:

The service does seem to be blocked in certain countries

Damilola
Damilola
Manager in Nigeria
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

IPVanish VPN

4.0 6 years ago

Pros:

Based on my personal and usage test Ipvanish has an excellent reliable speed with 10 simultaneous connections to a subscription, Ipvanish chat and email support plus telephone support are 24/7 available. I have used Ipvanish on Android, iOs and Windows the security level is high, noIP address leak, Ipvanish has settings that allow user to personalize privacy features and encryption.

Cons:

Due to mass surveillance in the United States where Ipvanish is based this is really a major drawback for Ipvanish because US is not the best privacy jurisdiction. Ipavnish is a bit expensive than other quality Vpn in the market.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Aki Hubbard-IPV VPN Review

4.0 5 years ago

Comments: I use IP Vanish VPN at home for privacy and abroad to stream geo-blocked content. In either case, I have not experienced a problem with this program and for the price, it is well worth its weight.

Pros:

What I like most is the privacy. With IP Vanish activated, I can surf the web, conduct online transactions, and stream content with an added layer of security.

Cons:

There's not really much to complain about with using IP Vanish. If I had to choose one thing for them to improve on, it would be to include a tutorial that explains how to manually choose the servers with the best reception.

Silvio
Silvio
software developer in Italy
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A good VPN option

4.0 5 years ago

Comments: I'm satisfied and I will definitely keep using it.

Pros:

What I really like of this software is the fact that it almost has a version for every platform. I got it installed on both mac, pc and android which is nice!

Cons:

It would be cool to have the possibility to install it on some of the most common routers to avoid having it on each device

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Fast, secure browsing (with caveats!)

4.0 6 years ago

Pros:

Easy to use with no noticeable loss of speed. Fast enough to stream video without a problem (though obviously, certain streaming websites will not allow you access with VPN enabled). Quick to setup and get going.

Cons:

(1) Level of troubleshooting required at times: if you exit the program abruptly, it can be difficult to re-login. There is a Fix DNS button that is often needed but this is not obvious to the user and it is difficult to locate. Some broadband companies restrict the use of VPNs unless you call and request that they change your settings. (2) Limited access to some websites: many financial websites do not allow you to log-in with the VPN enabled. So if you wanted to check your bank or trading accounts from public wifi, you may not be able to do so with VPN protection.

Jenn
COO in US
Environmental Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

IPVanish a good buy

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: Great VPN in general and works as it suppose to function.

Pros:

What I like most about IpVanish VPN is the fact that you have close to 20 US cities you are able to connect to immediately. I also love the kill switch option, which means if for some reason you become disconnected with the VPN you immediately will not have internet access. That option can be useful in many scenarios for a user.

Cons:

The only con I have is when you start the software, it always asks you for permission to launch on your system. I believe that's an unnecessary step for a user to have to go through.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

IPVanish protects your privacy, however it tends to drop connections often

3.0 5 years ago

Comments: IT is a solid VPN services, but there are some bugs in their system that made to experience less appealing

Pros:

IPVanish has a lot of servers all around the world and the connections were fast. They do not keep logs for the connections, protecting your privacy.

Cons:

The connections seemed to drop quite often, they have a kill switch that would block all internet access until you reconnected. It was quite annoying.

Argie
Argie
IT Administrator in Saudi Arabia
Computer Networking, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

IPVanish Review

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: Well, it helps a lot with our network infrastructure to connect to our main hub.

Pros:

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.

Cons:

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
Han
SDR in Mexico
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Great but limits your Connection Speed

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: 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.

Pros:

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.

Cons:

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.