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Kaspersky VPN Review

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Our Verdict

Kaspersky VPN delivers impressive speeds, but it is not safe or secure enough to be trusted with your personal data. We can’t recommend it due to its close relationship with Russian authorities, intrusive activity logging, and subpar streaming capabilities.

2.3/10
Overall Rating Summary
Best Rating
9.6/10
Average Rating
5.6/10
Worst Rating
1.1/10
This rating is calculated by combining the ratings from our 9 testing categories, each weighted according to its relative importance.
Read our VPN testing methodology to learn more.
  1. 5.8/10
  2. 0.0/10
  3. 1.8/10
  4. 7.8/10
  5. 2.8/10
  6. 1.9/10
  7. 7.0/10
  8. 4.1/10
  9. 3.7/10

Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection Free Pros & Cons

  • ChaCha20 & AES-256 encryption
  • User-friendly apps

  • 200MB daily data cap
  • Doesn't let you choose server location
  • Excessive logging
  • Based in privacy-unfriendly Russia

5.3/10
Overall Rating Summary
Best Rating
9.6/10
Average Rating
5.6/10
Worst Rating
1.1/10
This rating is calculated by combining the ratings from our 9 testing categories, each weighted according to its relative importance.
Read our VPN testing methodology to learn more.
  1. 9.3/10
  2. 1.8/10
  3. 1.8/10
  4. 7.8/10
  5. 6.8/10
  6. 6.3/10
  7. 7.0/10
  8. 4.1/10
  9. 3.7/10

Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection Pros & Cons

  • Excellent local and global speeds
  • Unblocks BBC iPlayer, Disney+ & HBO Max
  • ChaCha20 & AES-256 encryption
  • Easy to use applications

  • Excessive logging
  • Based in privacy-unfriendly Russia
  • Poor customer service
  • No Firestick application & no Smart DNS
  • Fails to bypass web censorship

Kaspersky is most well-known for its antivirus software, but it also offers a VPN service that’s available through a cybersecurity bundle or as a standalone subscription.

Kaspersky is an extremely controversial company due to its alleged co-operation with the Russian state. Its services have even been banned on US, Canadian, and UK government devices due to fears of surveillance.

It’s important to note that Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection (or Kaspersky VPN) isn’t entirely operated by its parent company. The VPN service is actually a ‘white-label’ version of Hotspot Shield, which means it uses Hotspot Shield’s servers network, protocols, and technology.

For this Kaspersky VPN review, we examined all aspects of the service’s free and paid applications, including its privacy and security settings, speed performance, and its unblocking capabilities.

Pricing Plans

Length5 Devices10 Devices
1 month$6.99
12 months$33.96 ($2.83/mo)$59.88 ($4.99/mo)
2 years$65.04 ($2.71/mo)

Free Trial Options

Money-Back Guarantee30 days
Free TrialNo
100% Free PlanYes
Data Cap200MB
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