NordVPN vs Cyberghost
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NordVPN is a premium VPN service based in Panama that markets itself as having one of the best performances thanks to its bespoke NordLynx protocol that implements a double Network Address Translation (NAT) system on a WireGuard backbone. Users have the option to switch to using OpenVPN (UDP or TCT) or IKEv2/IPsec if more transparency in the protocol is wanted.
Its primary selling features are its zero-logging policy and claimed super-fast network speeds. It offers subscribers unlimited bandwidth for up to six devices, and the company claims never to throttle speeds. There are currently no data collection and retention laws for services based in Panama, unlike other regions such as Europe. An audit of the logging claim by PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Zurich, Switzerland reports this policy description is fair and accurate. Combined with this zero-logging policy, this means that, in theory, user privacy should be guaranteed.
2/25/2022, 05:26
CyberGhost is a premium VPN service based within the European Union in Bucharest, Romania. It claims to offer the 'Fastest VPN Available on the Market' with its use of the WireGuard protocol. Users have the option to use the OpenVPN or IKEv2/IPsec protocols. It offers servers that are optimized for media streaming, torrenting, or maximum download speed. The iOS user interface includes a list of the streaming optimized servers, displaying a summary of which server is recommended for which streaming service.
Its main selling features are its claimed high speeds and no-logging policy. It offers subscribers unlimited bandwidth for up to seven simultaneously connected devices, and the company claims never to throttle speeds.
While the service provider is within the EU and subject to GDPR, the local data protection laws do not currently require data logging and retention. It claims that it does not collect connection logs or traffic data, so user privacy should be guaranteed while using the service.
2/14/2022, 02:09
Side-by-Side Comparison
- Pricing
- Monthly
- $11.95
- Yearly
- $59 (equivalent to $4.92 per month)
- Two yearly
- $89 (equivalent to $3.30 per month)
- Payment Methods
- Parallel Connections
- 6
- Server Locations
- 60 Countries
- Jurisdiction
- Panama
- Protocols
- IPsec (IKEv2)OpenVPN (UDP or TCP)NordLynx (Built on WireGuard)
- Encryption
- AES 256 GCM
- Speeds
NordVPN VPN Server Locations Download Upload United Kingdom 732.38 Mbit 352.96 Mbit Australia 148.82 Mbit 19.61 Mbit Taiwan 81.91 Mbit 41.36 Mbit South Africa 241.08 Mbit 15.89 Mbit Arizona, USA 449.54 Mbit 8.99 Mbit New York, USA 547.48 Mbit 31.71 Mbit Germany 545.48 Mbit 96.32 Mbit Spain 632.41 Mbit 128.17 Mbit Brazil 390.1 Mbit 26 Mbit Indonesia 124.18 Mbit 10.54 Mbit
- Monthly
- $12.99
- Half yearly
- $38.34 (equivalent to $6.39 per month)
- Two Yearly
- $58.50 (equivalent to $2.25 per month)
- Payment Methods
- Parallel Connections
- 7
- Server Locations
- 91 Countries
- Jurisdiction
- Romania (EU)
- Protocols
- IPsec (IKEv2)OpenVPNWireGuard
- Encryption
- AES 256
- Speeds
CyberGhost VPN Server Locations Download Upload United Kingdom 110.13 Mbit 60.27 Mbit Australia 23.24 Mbit 11.69 Mbit Taiwan 217.49 Mbit 13.91 Mbit South Africa 38.26 Mbit 8.36 Mbit California, USA 222.27 Mbit 11.74 Mbit New York, USA 94.86 Mbit 25.83 Mbit Germany 246.1 Mbit 62.73 Mbit Spain 242.2 Mbit 131.09 Mbit Brazil 73.23 Mbit 8.3 Mbit Philippines 201.78 Mbit 7.3 Mbit
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Pricing
- VPNS
- NordVPNCyberGhost
- Pricing
- Monthly
- $11.95
- Yearly
- $59 (equivalent to $4.92 per month)
- Two yearly
- $89 (equivalent to $3.30 per month)
- Monthly
- $12.99
- Half yearly
- $38.34 (equivalent to $6.39 per month)
- Two Yearly
- $58.50 (equivalent to $2.25 per month)
- Payment Methods
- Parallel Connections
- 67
- Server Locations
- 60 Countries91 Countries
- Jurisdiction
- PanamaRomania (EU)
- Protocols
- IPsec (IKEv2)OpenVPN (UDP or TCP)NordLynx (Built on WireGuard)IPsec (IKEv2)OpenVPNWireGuard
- Encryption
- AES 256 GCMAES 256
- Speeds
NordVPN VPN Server Locations Download Upload United Kingdom 732.38 Mbit 352.96 Mbit Australia 148.82 Mbit 19.61 Mbit Taiwan 81.91 Mbit 41.36 Mbit South Africa 241.08 Mbit 15.89 Mbit Arizona, USA 449.54 Mbit 8.99 Mbit New York, USA 547.48 Mbit 31.71 Mbit Germany 545.48 Mbit 96.32 Mbit Spain 632.41 Mbit 128.17 Mbit Brazil 390.1 Mbit 26 Mbit Indonesia 124.18 Mbit 10.54 Mbit CyberGhost VPN Server Locations Download Upload United Kingdom 110.13 Mbit 60.27 Mbit Australia 23.24 Mbit 11.69 Mbit Taiwan 217.49 Mbit 13.91 Mbit South Africa 38.26 Mbit 8.36 Mbit California, USA 222.27 Mbit 11.74 Mbit New York, USA 94.86 Mbit 25.83 Mbit Germany 246.1 Mbit 62.73 Mbit Spain 242.2 Mbit 131.09 Mbit Brazil 73.23 Mbit 8.3 Mbit Philippines 201.78 Mbit 7.3 Mbit