StrongVpn vs Betternet (2019) The winner can only be one of these Vpns!Contestants in our Vpn comparisons are more often than not the highest in their respective classes (speaking of which our top-ranked Vpns are here). That’s not the case here in StrongVpn’s match with Betternet. One of these Vpns we felt in his individual analysis was decent and the other we hated so this is hardly a prize-fight. We still want to know how Vpns are performing in the same general weight class so it should be quite a show. Welcome to our comparison on StrongVpn vs Betternet! Comparison StrongVpnbetternetfree Vpn we weren’t big fans of the deal. In this article we compare Betternet Premium which has a traditional model for pricing. Both Vpns will fit our standard set of criteria as detailed in the table below. So take a quick look before we go any further. Usa Canada Logs StrongVpn Betternet No activity / connection logs. Anonymised data files. 950 + servers available in over 20 countries. Unknown Server Number (70 + countries). Parallel ties 12 6Yes Yes Yes Supported Windows macOs Linux iOs Routers for Android Fire Os. Windows iOs and Android macOs and Chrome Os. StrongVpn Betternet Another table showing ratings for individual aspects of these two services is next. This should help you identify areas that may be troublesome. StrongVpn Betternet 5/10 1/10 Supported Platforms 9/10 5/10 3/10 Prominent features 7/10 3/10 4/10 Ease of use 7/10 3/10 9/10 Customer Support 7/10 4/10 5/10 1/10 Overall Score 6.8/10 3.6/10
We will continue our comparison of StrongVpn vs Betternet by looking at various aspects of each Vpn service. We’re going to start with the background information from these Vpns and end up with pricing plans for each service. Let’s continue.
.161 As you can see in our individual reviews of these Vpns services, each of these Vpns was checked background. With that said here’s what you need to know about the sources and jurisdictions under which they work. 5-Eyes monitoring elements of AllianceVpn something else unique for any Vpn service. Therefore it is safe to say that if you want to be 100 per cent anonymous on the Internet, we don’t recommend this Vpn. Hotspot Shield suspected in the past of running malware that was stolen by a hacker. So you’d consider using this Vpn to secure your private data? We hope you didn’t.
Supported devices
.162 Depending on your needs, you’ll want to know which devices these two Vpns cover. Ideally your selected Vpn will support all the currently popular desktop and mobile operating systems in a native way.Need to just use a Vpn on your computer or smartphone? Have you ever thought of installing a Vpn on a router, covering your entire household? Here’s exactly what you need to know. StrongVpn: The very moment you register and install the application, the first impression you get of a Vpn begins. When it comes to StrongVpn all was easy-peasy. We didn’t even have to login to get the app and, due to its small size, it downloaded in seconds. Windows client installation was just the usual wizardly experience. Betternet: In comparison, Betternet has proven to be a real pain. They only really mention the free service when you go to their website. Only when you actually have the client installed and run for the first time you are made aware of the premium option. You then have to wait for an activation email before the consumer can turn to the premium model. This proved to be a big hassle since the emails just weren’t coming for some reason. The codes are valid only for two hours but they arrived like clockwork after they had expired. The whole experience had been sucking. Winner: We have had a very bad Betternet experience. StrongVpn given a highly streamlined process that makes it here to win.
.164 It is prudent to learn about other prominent features apart from relying on encryption and keeping your personal data secure. So we’ll also address that in our contrast with StrongVpn vs Betternet. Ip-hidingVpn protocols tailored for various uses. Betternet: An incredibly barebones Vpn. It links you to servers remote, and encrypts your connection. It is pretty much that. You just can’t fine-tune your experience or switch between various Vpn protocols. It is user friendly but it is oversimplified.
Database Count
.165 Generally speaking, you’re going to want a Vpn that comes with a lot of servers spread across a lot of countries. So let’s see what those Vpns are selling. Betternet: We don’t have any idea about how many servers they have in Betternet. We were unable to find the information on their web anywhere. Nonetheless, you will be able to connect to more than 70 countries which is much more than what StrongVpn provides with 20 countries coverage. We also believe that Betternet comes with plenty of ‘ virtual ‘ servers that give you the illusion that their server network is bigger than it really is. Winner: What we can conclude is that both of these server networks are similarly unattractive in number and quality. Nonetheless, we will suggest using that Vpn over Betternet considering that StrongVpn is a more trustworthy choice here.
Use-friendliness
While some users like a challenge, not everyone is up to the fight. So being as user-friendly as possible is of the utmost importance to a Vpn. StrongVpn: StrongVpn was characterized by an obsolete Ui until a few months back. Nonetheless, the team behind this Vpn has succeeded in bringing up an upgrade that brought their Ui to a point that you would normally expect from the Vpn services today. StrongVpn is now much simpler to use and navigate although some glitches still remain here and there. Betternet: This Vpn is designed for complete beginners, and shows through every element of its Ui. Nonetheless, that means a huge number of users are removed and we’re talking about users who want better control of their web connection. Winner: Betternet comes with a very restrictive Ui but easy to use. StrongVpn is much more fun for use although it isn’t ideal.
Data Protection
.168 You must know how your personal data is handled before you sign up for a subscription. Here’s what kind of safety features you might expect. Betternet: By comparison, Betternet isn’t Good. The link was incredibly unreliable and we never knew which protocol we were actually using and no kill switch was usable. That is a catastrophe recycle. Even worse has been found in the past that the Android app contains malware. We are telling you not a ringing endorsement of Betternet. Winner: StrongVpn has a major concern here but there are still miles to go. Once again we need to stress that if you are worried about the safety of your data we do not recommend Betternet.
Speed Efficiency
If a Vpn does not perform well, all those fancy features do not mean a thing. This is perhaps the biggest section in our contrast between StrongVpn and Betternet. Good performance Vpns. Betternet: Interestingly enough Betternet didn’t throttle a big way at our web connection. It slowed us down by 10 per cent on average, which is an impressive result. Nevertheless let’s not forget that almost any other part of this Vpn is extremely restrictive. Winner: If you’re only concerned about keeping your Web connection speed Betternet seems like a better option than StrongVpn.
.170 You will be grateful to have a strong support team when things go wrong (and they will most definitely go wrong at some point). Here’s what one should expect. StrongVpn: StrongVpn has caught a lot of flack in reviews over the years for less than stellar customer service but we found a snappy and enjoyable live chat service good email support and plenty of well-written material when we reviewed it. Betternet: Although it costs more than StrongVpn Betternet is missing live chat, somehow. Premium users are supposed to get the email support priority. We don’t know how long free users have to wait, but we’ve been waiting 72 hours for our questions to be answered.
Pricing
.171 The last chapter in our comparison StrongVpn vs Betternet is about pricing. So let’s see how much you will have to pay for using these Vpns.Need to just use a Vpn on your computer or smartphone? Have you ever thought of installing a Vpn on a router, covering your entire household? Here’s exactly what you need to know. StrongVpn: The very moment you register and install the application, the first impression you get of a Vpn begins. When it comes to StrongVpn all was easy-peasy. We didn’t even have to login to get the app and, due to its small size, it downloaded in seconds. Windows client installation was just the usual wizardly experience. Betternet: In comparison, Betternet has proven to be a real pain. They only really mention the free service when you go to their website. Only when you actually have the client installed and run for the first time you are made aware of the premium option. You then have to wait for an activation email before the consumer can turn to the premium model. This proved to be a big hassle since the emails just weren’t coming for some reason. The codes are valid only for two hours but they arrived like clockwork after they had expired. The whole experience had been sucking. Winner: We have had a very bad Betternet experience. StrongVpn given a highly streamlined process that makes it here to win.
.164 It is prudent to learn about other prominent features apart from relying on encryption and keeping your personal data secure. So we’ll also address that in our contrast with StrongVpn vs Betternet. Ip-hidingVpn protocols tailored for various uses. Betternet: An incredibly barebones Vpn. It links you to servers remote, and encrypts your connection. It is pretty much that. You just can’t fine-tune your experience or switch between various Vpn protocols. It is user friendly but it is oversimplified.
Database Count
.165 Generally speaking, you’re going to want a Vpn that comes with a lot of servers spread across a lot of countries. So let’s see what those Vpns are selling. Betternet: We don’t have any idea about how many servers they have in Betternet. We were unable to find the information on their web anywhere. Nonetheless, you will be able to connect to more than 70 countries which is much more than what StrongVpn provides with 20 countries coverage. We also believe that Betternet comes with plenty of ‘ virtual ‘ servers that give you the illusion that their server network is bigger than it really is. Winner: What we can conclude is that both of these server networks are similarly unattractive in number and quality. Nonetheless, we will suggest using that Vpn over Betternet considering that StrongVpn is a more trustworthy choice here.
Use-friendliness
While some users like a challenge, not everyone is up to the fight. So being as user-friendly as possible is of the utmost importance to a Vpn. StrongVpn: StrongVpn was characterized by an obsolete Ui until a few months back. Nonetheless, the team behind this Vpn has succeeded in bringing up an upgrade that brought their Ui to a point that you would normally expect from the Vpn services today. StrongVpn is now much simpler to use and navigate although some glitches still remain here and there. Betternet: This Vpn is designed for complete beginners, and shows through every element of its Ui. Nonetheless, that means a huge number of users are removed and we’re talking about users who want better control of their web connection. Winner: Betternet comes with a very restrictive Ui but easy to use. StrongVpn is much more fun for use although it isn’t ideal.
Data Protection
.168 You must know how your personal data is handled before you sign up for a subscription. Here’s what kind of safety features you might expect. Betternet: By comparison, Betternet isn’t Good. The link was incredibly unreliable and we never knew which protocol we were actually using and no kill switch was usable. That is a catastrophe recycle. Even worse has been found in the past that the Android app contains malware. We are telling you not a ringing endorsement of Betternet. Winner: StrongVpn has a major concern here but there are still miles to go. Once again we need to stress that if you are worried about the safety of your data we do not recommend Betternet.
Speed Efficiency
If a Vpn does not perform well, all those fancy features do not mean a thing. This is perhaps the biggest section in our contrast between StrongVpn and Betternet. Good performance Vpns. Betternet: Interestingly enough Betternet didn’t throttle a big way at our web connection. It slowed us down by 10 per cent on average, which is an impressive result. Nevertheless let’s not forget that almost any other part of this Vpn is extremely restrictive. Winner: If you’re only concerned about keeping your Web connection speed Betternet seems like a better option than StrongVpn.
.170 You will be grateful to have a strong support team when things go wrong (and they will most definitely go wrong at some point). Here’s what one should expect. StrongVpn: StrongVpn has caught a lot of flack in reviews over the years for less than stellar customer service but we found a snappy and enjoyable live chat service good email support and plenty of well-written material when we reviewed it. Betternet: Although it costs more than StrongVpn Betternet is missing live chat, somehow. Premium users are supposed to get the email support priority. We don’t know how long free users have to wait, but we’ve been waiting 72 hours for our questions to be answered.
Pricing
.171 The last chapter in our comparison StrongVpn vs Betternet is about pricing. So let’s see how much you will have to pay for using these Vpns.And make sure you check StrongVpn yourself out. We’re sure you’re going to be pleased with what this Vpn has to offer. So let’s just keep in touch! Thank you.