- Look for an independently audited no-logs policy. Any VPN can claim it doesn’t keep logs. An outside audit is the evidence.
- Compare the renewal price, not just the deal. VPNs often advertise a heavily discounted first term. Check what you’ll pay when it renews.
- Count your devices. Laptops, phones and tablets add up fast. Check how many devices one plan covers.
- Test the speed where you are. Use the trial or money-back period to test video calls and uploads from your own location.
- Check the safety features. A kill switch, which cuts your connection if the VPN drops, matters most on public Wi-Fi.
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