Anonymous VPN Review 2024: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It?

Inconsistent Speeds Across All Servers

Results were somewhat inconsistent — there was considerable variation in download speeds across servers. Also, my upload speed was impacted more severely by Anonymous VPN than my download speed. Despite that, I was still able to browse and stream content with no problems. Specifically, I tested servers in the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Australia, and Japan — with Canada and France being the fastest.

Speed Test Results

These results were not consistent and did not live up to expectations. I experienced speeds ranging from 4% to 82% of my original connection speed, depending on the server I was connected to.

Before I tested Anonymous VPN, I performed a speed test to have a basis for comparison. Without a VPN, I had 24.46 Mbps download, 1.78 Mbps upload, and 38ms ping.

Using Anonymous VPN’s automatic connect feature, which connects you to the best nearby server, I connected to a local server in Canada. The server gave me a 21.07 Mbps download speed and a 1.59 Mbps upload speed.

When connected to a server in France, my average download speed was 23.42 Mbps. I was impressed considering the distance from my physical location. Although my download speed dropped to 12.41 Mbps when I connected to a server in Germany, which showed that there was quite a bit of variance in speeds when connecting to distant servers.

Next, I tested the speed of servers in Australia and Japan. Because these servers were much farther away than my physical location, my download speed dropped by more than 80% and my upload speed fell to a fraction of its base speed.

Unfortunately, the speed results weren’t consistent across all servers I tested. My connection was good on servers close to my location, but my download speed slowed on distant servers. Instead, check how I never dropped more than 25% in speed using ExpressVPN regardless of the server location.

Server Network — Lists 23 Servers in 23 Countries

Anonymous VPN has a limited number of servers compared to other VPNs. It only has 23 servers spread out over 23 countries. Despite the server network being quite reliable, the limited number of servers per country can cause server overload, resulting in slower connections.

Another limitation of the company’s server network is its concentration in Europe and Asia. It’s disappointing to see that no South American countries are included, and just one African country is represented.

Even worse, switching servers requires you to first disconnect from the server you are currently connected to. It is best to opt for a more established and larger VPN like Cyberghost if you want a global network of servers.

Editors' Note: CyberGhost VPN and this site are in the same ownership group.

Security — Military-Grade Security With a Kill Switch

The overall security of Anonymous VPN is adequate for protecting your personal information. Anonymous VPN uses two security protocols — OpenVPN and IPsec. AES-256bit encryption is used by both of these security protocols, which has been proven to be very secure.

Unfortunately, IPsec has some disadvantages, such as a weaker encryption algorithm and limited portability when compared to OpenVPN. As a result, I prefer OpenVPN over IPsec the majority of the time. If there is any kind of connection issue then you might want to try the IPsec protocol as it can offer better performance.

You’ll find a couple of other valuable features once you explore the client in greater depth. Specifically, I’m talking about the kill switch, which will sever your connection to the internet and keep your data safe in the event of a connection loss. You can choose to automatically connect every time you start the app. The app will also allow you to manually select a protocol or use the automatic connection feature. 

Anonymous VPN uses dynamic IP addresses, which I think is very useful because a dynamic IP address changes every time you connect to the internet. The benefit of this is that sites and outside viewers will have more trouble finding out your real location.

As part of my test, I also tested for DNS and IP leaks. Test execution was carried out on a server located in the UK. My tests revealed that Anonymous VPN successfully masked my actual location without leaking any sensitive information.

Privacy — Not Zero Logs, but Safe Enough

Anonymous VPN does not store any logs such as your online activity, browsing history, or any other information. So if any government or law enforcement officials show up with a warrant asking for your data, the company will have no data to give. Moreover, all of your data and activity are encrypted, meaning if someone was to intercept and capture some of your data, they would not be able to use it.

Email addresses and other personal information that the VPN service collects from you will be stored on its secure servers. The company promises not to disclose this information to third parties and that it will only use it to better understand the needs of its customers. Truly, it appears that Anonymous VPN makes a strong commitment to undisturbed privacy, as the service restricts email communications. 

While an email address is required to register, you won’t be inundated with newsletters or advertisements. The company won’t send you any unsolicited emails besides the obligatory welcome email.

Even better, the VPN is based in Seychelles, a country with no laws regarding data retention. It falls outside the purview of agencies and alliances that are known to violate the privacy of individuals.

Torrenting — P2P Sharing Supported on all Servers

Anonymous VPN excels in this area as well. This service not only supports torrenting, but it also allows it on all 23 servers. The VPN features unlimited bandwidth, DNS leak protection, a kill switch, and a no-logs policy, which are all features that are ideal for securely downloading torrents. 

All servers supporting P2P sharing eliminate the need to search for specific server types. Additionally, the service uses SOCKS5, which is a key protocol for torrenting. SOCKS5 is an internet protocol used to route web traffic via a remote server. Running SOCKS5 proxy through a VPN can provide good security, as you won’t be reliant on a single entity for your anonymity. 

However, it should be noted that my team and I do not endorse illegal torrenting, so you should make sure you are in compliance with your local laws and regulations.

Does Anonymous VPN Work in China? No!

Anonymous VPN does not provide special servers or settings to cope with heavy censorship and is unsuitable for countries like China. Obfuscation protocols and stealth servers are usually necessary for bypassing heavy censorship. Sadly, these technologies are not offered by many providers, including Anonymous VPN.

Besides, Anonymous VPN customer support has also acknowledged that its services are not accessible from China. Thus, if you’re in China and want to access foreign sites and social media platforms, Anonymous VPN can’t help you because of the Great Firewall of China. 

As one of the most popular VPNs in China, ExpressVPN has become a go-to provider for many because it is well-suited to bypass the Great Firewall. The wide selection of ExpressVPN servers in different locations is a big plus in this case with Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan servers being of particular importance. However, note that VPNs that are not approved by the Chinese government are illegal, but no cases of tourists being penalized have been reported.

Editors' Note: ExpressVPN and this site are in the same ownership group.

My experience with the company’s customer support was positive in some respects but disappointing in others. To begin with, there is a knowledge base section that provides a variety of tutorials that can help you set up your VPN connections. Unfortunately, these tutorials are not as thorough as I would have liked them to be and only provide guidance on a few topics.

The lack of a live chat option was also disappointing. Offering live chat support has become the industry norm for obvious reasons — it’s quick and convenient. But the company claims that its representatives can be reached 24/7 via email. To contact Anonymous VPN support, look for the FAQ section of the website using the links in the header or footer. Then, in the navigation bar on your left, click “Open Ticket” to contact the company, after which you will receive an email reply. I received replies to my inquiries within nine hours, and the explanations were precise and easy to follow.

The program does not provide a troubleshooting guide for those who run into technical problems — nor are there any forums where users and developers can discuss with each other.