FastestVPN Review 2020

Looking for the best VPN services in the 21^st century is a major deal, especially with the peak of cyberattacks in today’s day and age. FastestVPN boasts the best speeds and highest security, all for a reasonable rate of $0.83/mo.

Scroll on a little further and find out if really out-weighs all the pros in my in-depth FastestVPN review, keeping things strictly honest.

FastestVPN 2020 – A Quick Perspective

Before carrying onwards, I normally like discussing the features or perks of the VPN I’m about to test out. So before proceeding, here’s a quick glance at what to expect from FastestVPN which is even recommended by PCWorld:

• Born in the Cayman Islands, absolutely free from the prying 14-eyes alliance.
• A humble array of 350+ servers in 39+ Locations.
• A simple server list, but applicable towards US Netflix and Disney+.
• 24/7 live support chat
• A stronghold on the best security like military-grade encryption, the widest range of protocols/ DNS and IP leak protected.
• Fast speeds
• P2P/Streaming compatible
• Rich features like Kill Switch, Split tunneling, Smart Connect, additional advanced features (discussed further on)
• Compatibility with a wide range of devices (Windows, iOS, Android, macOS, firetvstick….) and apps for multiple platforms.
• User-friendly interface for all apps.

FastestVPN According to My Rating Criteria

If you find yourself surfing endlessly and dream of gaining access to some of the best streaming services like Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, Dazn, then why not put all your focus on getting the best VPN services like that of FastestVPN, providing not only fast speeds but also the best security covering all your devices.

I’ve reviewed quite a number of VPNs, and I think it’s safe to say that FastestVPN made it to the list of top contenders, you’ll see just why if you bear with me a little while longer. I usually like testing out my
VPNs based on a few solid points that unveil how good its services actually are. These include:

• Pricing
• Location
• Security
• Invisibility
• Streaming
• Speed
• Compatibility
• Reliability

Pricing – Is FastestVPN economically friendly?

Yes! It most definitely is!

As a rule, we often buy a product based on quality, but what happens when the product you really want is far out of your price range? In the same way, a good VPN is not only rich in features, but should include a suitable pricing plan for people in all walks of life.

Luckily for you, FastestVPN has a pretty reasonable pricing range and also has some of the best security features, which you’ll be accustomed to in a short bit. Hang in there!

FastestVPN bases its pricing plan on the following:

• The monthly plan is $10/mo.
• The 1-year plan is $2.49/mo. (Saves you $90)
• The 3-year plan is $1.11/mo. (Saves you $320)
• The 5-year plan is $0.83/mo. (Saves 92%)

One of the greatest things about FastestVPN is that it cares about its customers; constantly coming up with the most affordable packages and its overly compensated features.

Besides these extremely economically friendly packages, it’s also having a limited lifetime plan which you need to check out!

Additional costs

FastestVPN usually comes with a limit of simultaneously connecting up-to 10 devices per subscription. But just in case you feel like crossing that limit, it offers an option to add more devices (20 is the limit) to the subscription you go for. But of course all add-ons have an additional cost of $1/device.

It’s payment methods

FastestVPN’s payment method through include:

• Credit Card (MasterCard, VISA, DISCOVER, American Express, JCB, Union Pay)
• PayPal
• Amazon Pay

It’s refund policy

Like I said, FastestVPN does think of everything. Keeping its customer satisfaction as first priority, it also offers a 15-day refund policy for anyone who isn’t quite sure about its service. All you need to do is apply for a refund within the first 15 days of usage for a full money-back guarantee – no questions asked!

Testing account

Lastly, it doesn’t offer a free trial, however one thing great about FastestVPN is that if you really wish to try it out for testing purposes, like myself, you could always ask the customer support for a 1-day testing account, free of charge.

Now that the pricing plans are out of the way, let’s get cracking with the best parts about FastestVPN, starting with its location!

Location – Should you feel safe with FastestVPN?

Yes! Beginning with a great start, it actually is safe!

Most of us buy a VPN and overlook all the warning signs, like its jurisdiction, which by the way is a major deal maker. Having a VPN originate from a safe country automatically makes it a safe option, especially where data retention laws are concerned.

Lucky for us, FastestVPN hails from the Cayman Islands, which is far from the grasp of the 14-eyes alliance. It’s known for policies against data-retention, thus having a strict zero-logging policy.

What’s served?

Now that we’ve established its super-safe jurisdiction, let’s talk about its humble list of servers. Unlike other VPNs, FastestVPN seems to have a smaller list of server locations in comparison. Most may think of that as a con, but trust me, it’s not.  There are countless of VPNs that have a huge list but lack in functionality. So what good is that?

The thing about the FastestVPN list of 350+ servers in 39+ locations is that it covers only the most efficient countries needed for multi-purposeful streaming on restricted services like Netflix and some which are P2P optimized. It also has a dedicated server for Netflix US on UDP protocol, which we’ll discuss a little later on.

Security – Discussing its’ security measures and advanced features

The whole point of a VPN is investing in one that provides all the necessary fixes for your all-round surfing experience as well as safeguarding all the devices you plan on using along with it. Judging by the amazing prices this VPN has to offer, I’m more than please better yet surprised, that it offers way more than expected for the small amount.

You may assume that maybe there’s a catch to it, but not this time. All the security measures and advanced features it offers is worth every penny. These include:

Its protocols

Super-fun fact: FastestVPN has the widest range of protocols as compared to other VPNs in the same ranking. These include:

• PPTP

Easy to use, easy to set up and cost-effective. Though it is the least secure VPN protocol and outdated, it offers a decent speed as compared to other VPN protocols which are great for streaming content.

• L2TP

L2TP is a successor to the PPTP and is usually combined with IPSEC protocol which creates a highly secure VPN connection. L2TP is faster and easier to configure with most firewalls.

• OpenVPN (UDP and TCP)

This has got to be everyone’s favorite!

OpenVPN UDP is faster than TCP. It is the recommended protocol for streaming media, VoIP, and online games.

OpenVPN TCP offers a more stable connection than UDP, therefore, recommended for large file sharing and downloading.

• OpenConnect

OpenConnect works with Port 443; working effectively with any firewall or other blocking systems without any additional configuration. It is very effective when connecting to a corporate network due to the restrictive environment.

• IKEv2

This protocol is an IPsec-based tunneling protocol that is developed by Microsoft and Cisco.

It is comparatively faster than L2TP, and PPTP. It doesn’t support old platforms like Windows XP but is excellent for newer ones. FastestVPN offers this protocol for higher security for online transactions such as bank transfers and more.

• IPSec

IPSec is a highly secure protocol supported by Apple Mac and iOS devices. IPSec is the best option for those users who need to access a remote location such as their office network.

Its encryption

Okay, FastestVPN brings out the big guns where security is concerned and speaking of guns, it uses bullet-proof AES 256-bit encryption on all protocols except PPTP. PPTP uses AES 128-bit encryption which is still pretty solid.

Other Advanced features

FastestVPN seems to pack a heavy load of staunch features. These include:

• Ad-blocking

Say your farewells to all those annoying ads. This feature pretty much sweeps away every single add or pop-ups that invade your surfing space.

• Anti-Malware

This is one of the main features that every VPN should provide and thankfully, FastestVPN has thought it through. With this, you never have to worry about any malicious websites or viruses vaporizing your system.

• DNS Leak Protection

Keeping things strictly secure, FastestVPN has an in-built DNS leak protection feature, making sure your real location isn’t determined.

• Unix-based P2P optimized servers

FastestVPN has P2P optimized servers which bode well for large file sharing at high speeds and unlimited bandwidth, assuring you maximum protection while you download content to your heart’s desire.

• NAT Firewall

Protecting your online presence to another level, it has a NAT Firewall feature, perfect for blocking all and every insignificant amount of traffic that comes your way.

• Kill Switch

When VPN shopping, make sure to go for one that offers an active Kill Switch just like FastestVPN has. It secures your data by cutting the internet connection as soon as the VPN connection drops or fails to function.

• Compatibility with TOR

Yes, FastestVPN is compatible with TOR.

TOR works as a single security unit and even though FastestVPN doesn’t lack in providing the best security, some users prefer using TOR over a VPN for double encryption. However, I wouldn’t recommend it, especially if your main focus is streaming or downloading. This is because running TOR over any VPN would slow down its speeds immensely.

New advanced features

Added to its list of exceptional features, it has:

Split-Tunneling

When two tunnels split, it’s completely your choice to choose which one to go through. In the same case, this feature allows you to skim through whichever traffic you want going through the VPN and which ones you don’t.

Smart Connect

When you connect to the VPN, the Smart Connect feature automatically connects you to the best server it thinks is perfect for you, depending on your location. You can, of course, change it later on according to your preference.

Invisibility – Testing out for any leaks

What also makes a VPN the best choice for you is if it keeps each and every amount of sensitive information, your identity or location completely leak-free. I can eagerly say that FastestVPN is leak-free!

For this I connected to a US server and tested out the following:

For my IP leak test, I went to ipleak.org, and while connected to a US server, the result I got was:

For my DNS leak test, I went to dnsleak.com and connected to a US server from the VPN. The result I got was:

For the WebRTC leak test, I went to browserleaks.com while connected to a US server. The results were:

All three tests came out positive!

Streaming – Accessing multiple streaming platforms

Like many other great VPN services, FastestVPN seems to take the lead on letting you gain access to binge-worthy or restricted streaming entities.

Netflix

Another plus point about FastestVPN, besides great speeds, is that it allows all your Netflix-ing dreams to come true. With almost 70% of the population finding themselves on the hunt for the best streaming services like Netflix, Kodi, BBC iPlayer and Disney+, there are 90% chances that you most likely will not be able to gain access without the help of the best VPN.

Luckily, for you, FastestVPN supports US Netflix, which you can connect to using the US Miami server or the dedicated server by the name of USA Netflix that you can find when connected to the UDP protocol on the VPN app.

You can also stream on Disney+ with great enthusiasm, (since it is in great demand) using the US Denver server.

Therefore, it is vise you choose a service like FastestVPN that supports it and has the best speeds, unlimited bandwidth, and promising 99.99% uptime, that’ll make every streaming experience the best.

Kodi – Does it support it?

Yes!

As I said, it seems like FastestVPN has really revamped its service big time, supporting one of the most demanded streaming services in the business. Kodi may be a free open-source media player, but to gain access to innumerable channels on Kodi, you have to be able to connect to a VPN that supports it.

What about Torrenting?

FastestVPN doesn’t seem to lack behind in catering towards all your entertainment purposes. There are often times when a VPN provides the best security but fails to think about all-round development. Sometimes it works well for streaming and other times for torrenting.

In the case of FastestVPN, it surprisingly works efficiently for both. There are no specific server locations to use for P2P because it works well on almost all servers.

However, even though it works on all servers, I believe some aren’t recommended for P2P such as Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and India and that’s completely alright. If you feel like still going ahead and checking out these restricted servers, go for it! If not, then there are some many others you can choose from!

The only flipside to torrenting is that there are strict anti-piracy laws that are controlled by DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act), which can sometimes cause the torrenteers to pay a hefty fine or serve jail time if I’m thinking in extreme terms.

But relax! This is where the benefits of a VPN weigh-in, more specifically FastestVPN services; leaving you torrenting fearlessly with great speeds.

Speed – How fast can it go?

To be very honest, FastestVPN may not be the absolute fastest in the entire industry, it still, however, ranks as one of the speediest VPN services in the market. But of course, seeing is believing, so I went ahead and conducted a few speed tests of my own.

To check this out, I first conducted a speed test before connecting to the VPN and then moved on to extracting results after connection to the VPN. The results were:

Speed test done on speedtest.net, before connecting to the VPN:

Speed test results after connecting to a US server:

Speed test results after connecting to a UK server:

Speed test results after connecting to an AUS server:

Looking at all three results after connecting to FastestVPN, there was a noticeable jump in the download speed making it super effective for Netflix streaming or downloading files on BitTorrent.

Compatibility – Supporting multiple platforms

Okay, now jumping to another fun part. Just in case you didn’t know, but another way to find out if a VPN is one of the best is by looking at its compatibility with multiple devices or apps for major platforms. FastestVPN is known for having user-friendly, interfaced apps for 20+ devices and versatile platforms like:

• Windows
• macOS
• iOS
• Android
• Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Mint, Kali, Fedora, Raspberry Pi, Debian and Arch)
• Routers (Tomato/ DD-WRT, NETGEAR, Asus, TP-Link, and more)
• Kodi
• Roku
• Fire TV/ Fire Stick
• Android Box
• Smart TVs (Nvidia Shield TV and more)
• Browser extensions (Chrome and Firefox)
• Playstore

FastestVPN – (User-Interface)

The user interface for all the client apps are extremely dynamic and easy to use. FastestVPN has now designed its interface with the perfect design fit for not just professionals but for beginners at large.

There are many VPNs in the market that have the best features and price, but what’s the whole point when the majority of the public that’s looking for a VPN are all beginners? A VPN should incorporate simple and unique interface, easy to understand, easy to work with.

In the case of FastestVPN, the design was simple to navigate, with a set list of options to choose either your location, protocols or general settings. I have tested both the mobile and the desktop app thoroughly and was pleased with the responsiveness and performance.

And now since it possesses the optional feature of “Smart Connect” you don’t have to go scrolling down looking for the best server. This features instantly connects you to the best server with a simple click of a button.

There are a couple of tutorials on the main web page that’ll show you exactly how to get started with FastestVPN on any device you want. It has also made many improvements/updates on its Mac, Android, and iOS apps. So if there are any confusions or curiosities you should definitely check out its tutorial page, which looks something like this:

Overall, both performance and usability can be rated as excellent for desktop and mobile apps, and the same holds true for other platforms as well. Lastly, did you know that FastestVPN allows you to make 10 multi-device connections simultaneously per subscription, making it easier for you to protect all the devices you use the most.

Reliability – Can we trust FastestVPN or not?

With all honesty, yes you can!

I completely understand that most reviews are personal thoughts and of course everyone’s views completely differ in many aspects. But I do believe that to get accurate results, you should be checking out the VPN for yourself. And that’s what I did. Since you’ve come this far, stay a little longer to help me wind up with one of the main reasons why I recommend FastestVPN.

No-logging policy

Keeping in mind, FastestVPN’s location, you’re bound to be in safe hands, especially where its security is concerned. Considering its location, it is known to be one of the safest in the world, far from the watchful 14-eyes alliance and keeping a tight responsibility over its no-logging policy.

They believe in keeping your anonymity a top priority. You can check out more on their privacy policy page, which by the way, is simple and easy to comprehend.

However, they do collect some irrelevant data that wouldn’t ever put a damp to your privacy or sensitive data.

24/7 help chat

One of the other reasons why I appreciate FastestVPN, is there are many VPN users who often face countless difficulties when trying to get set up with the VPN or use certain features from the app. For reasons like these, you need to be able to receive the best assistance from a diligent team or support chat.

FastestVPN offers their live around-the-clock assistance in whichever way they can. If however, the chat support team takes a while to respond, which is very rare, they also have a couple of tutorials set up on their page, giving you the easiest explanations on how to set up with the VPN.

Reddit – A comment from a Reddit user

To wrap things up

I promised you an honest FastestVPN review, and you got one!

If you’ve stayed till the end or even skipped right to the bottom, let me give you a quick recap of why I recommend FastestVPN.

Firstly, its jurisdiction (Cayman Islands) speaks volumes on its own, observing a strict no data-retention and no-logging policy. It has a simple server list but all contain equal capacity to unblock the best but restricted streaming services and to torrent with great speeds. It has some of the best security features that a good VPN should possess, like AES bullet-proof encryption, multiple protocols, Smart connect and much more. It is widely compatible with some of the major devices needed (Windows, iOS, Android, macOS, Smart TVs, Android Box and more).

So yes, I do recommend FastestVPN as one of the best for your surfing and security requirements, providing over-all good security, speeds, all at affordable rates!