FAQ

Is HMA a VPN or a Proxy?

HMA is primarily a VPN service, but it includes a free web proxy on its website.

This routes your network traffic through a proxy server before reaching a website of your choice. As a result, your IP address and online location are ‘spoofed’ making it appear as though you’re somewhere else.

However, this does not fully encrypt your traffic. Your browsing activity is still visible to snoopers, your ISP, and any monitoring third-parties.

In fact, HMA encourages you to use its VPN service instead for a secure and encrypted connection.

Is HideMyAss Better than ExpressVPN?

ExpressVPN outmatches HideMyAss in almost every testing metric. ExpressVPN unblocks US Netflix, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video consistently.

Its customer support is one of the best in the industry and includes a 24/7 live chat service. It’s also a fully-featured VPN service that works well in censored countries, such as China.

HMA VPN is more affordable and has more server locations, but that’s it.

Is HMA VPN Safe?

HMA is a safe VPN thanks to its use of AES-256 encryption and secure open-sourced protocols: WireGuard and OpenVPN.

Its apps passed all of our malware checks and the VPN’s current ownership has a reputable history as a trusted service, especially since it changed its logging policy in 2019.

It also has in-built IPv6 leak protection and privately owned DNS servers to further ensure your online safety.