Betternet start our review with the observation that they provide free unlimited VPN service. You can expect a substantial loss of Internet speed while using their service. They offer their free service with a so-called "boost" sales model. What this means is that you can use their service on one device with the understanding they will offer apps for you to buy. If you buy one of these applications with their application, they make money from the sale. Betternet also made money from the videos you have to look at while using their application as well.
Prices and Specials
In addition to free VPN service provided by Betternet, they offer a high-end VPN. Currently (3-10-2016), it is only available for their Android app, but they report that they are actively working on expanding the premium service for iOS and Windows. So what do they offer high-end services in relation to the free VPN service?
- Premium users can connect up to five devices simultaneously on one account.
- premium users can connect to dedicated servers that are only available for those who have less traffic and better speed.
- premium users are not exposed to application suggestions so-called (small) free members endure.
- Premium users can choose from eight different server locations :. the US, UK, Canada, Netherlands, France, Germany, Japan and Singapore
- premium users will receive priority technical support
In short, Premium subscribers are promised a policy of "no ads" a better connection performance VPN, the possibility to choose the location of their server, the ability to use the service on five different devices simultaneously, and priority technical support .
Betternet offer their premium service in two different planes that are based on the length of the term. They have a monthly package for $ 4.99 and one year for $ 29.99. Like most VPN providers, they update the longer-term plan. This means that if you sign up for a year of their premium service, you can get it for only $ 2.50 per month. This is like getting six months of free premium service. Currently, the only way to sign up for the premium plan is Betternet through the Android mobile application. Betternet only accepts payments through the Google Play Store and Apple Store, so they do not store credit card or related information on their servers.
Free Trial Period
Betternet wants you to try their premium service for yourself so you can compare with their free service. They offer a 30-day subscription price if you decide that their premium service does not suit your purpose. There is a big limitation in their refund policy and that is you can not have used more than 50 MB for this period. We think it is unrealistic for the 30 day trial of the service that most people are likely to exceed that in the first use. We believe this undermines have a refund policy of 30 days and think Betternet crew should reconsider this limitation.
The free VPN Model Betternet
As mentioned above, the Betternet model of a free VPN works in you making a return to the business. They do this in a few different ways. First, in order to install their application, you need JavaScript purcheses allow in-app. Then you agree to let them suggest software applications. If you install one of these applications, and they make money. Normally, the application will ask you to watch a video when you start it. The first image below shows the client screen that greets you in this case. The other two images are a couple of videos that came at two different times. As you can see these cover everything from video to computer security video lingerie. They are sometimes followed by proposed free applications.
Other times, you will be prompted by different messages in below the login button on the application of free software box. In the first picture above that asks, "Do I watch a video." Other messages you might see follow The first image below shows the message you see most of the time, "Get a Free App ". Tapping this will show you two or three apps Betternet software recommends that you install.
the image above shows the middle shows a video and reconnect the screen. the image to the right of this screen shows the results if you click "Do I watch a video? in the central image. The model supported by advertising has been done before, but the Betternet group seems to have somehow made again. They combined with the installation of applications and have done something that we thought was not possible using such a model. Done relatively unobtrusive. They accomplished this by synchronizing messages and advertisements to match to start the application and the time you connect or reconnect in most cases.
We have a concern that Betternet uses third party for advertising. These third parties may use technologies to access certain data, including but not limited to cookies to estimate the effectiveness of their advertisements. Particular, Betternet disavow these tools that relate to their own to say the privacy policy, how these third parties use the information acquired subject to their own privacy policies. So be aware that you are followed by their advertising partners while using their free VPN service.
Privacy and Security
Betternet is located in Canada. They No Log strict privacy policy. They do not connect to connection or VPN users of their use of data. They keep only the information necessary to operate their service and it is never shared with third parties. Their privacy policy explains how all the data is processed as described below:
Betternet does not collect, connect, store, share personal identifiable information of users. Betternet can collect connection times to our service and the total amount of data transferred per day. Betternet stores it to offer the best network experience possible for you.
At the same time, they say they are working with partners and third parties to provide recommendations for apps you install, but at the same time they do not take the responsibility of what these third do with the data they collect about you.
using Betternet you acknowledge and agree that Betternet can display advertising within the App, as a separate web page in your browser, or in a way that is suitable Betternet. Betternet may use third party advertising services with their own terms and conditions. Using Betternet you accept the terms and conditions of such third party services and acknowledge and respect that Betternet not take any liability or responsibility for the content on their behalf.
This seems vaguely customer attention. So beware.
After some research, we found that the Betternet service uses OpenVPN with AES256 encryption and AES-CBC 128-bit for IPSec. We tried to find more information about the size of Betternet VPN without success. Hopefully, in the future, the team will Betternet more to come with this information.
Hands-On Testing
We conclude our review of Betternet with some hands on testing of their Windows client software and Android app. We would like to start by saying that the free service Betternet dropped the speed of our ISP connection much more than we would have liked, as many services are free. They have software clients for Windows, iOS, Android, and extensions for Chrome browsers and Foxfire. The premium account can now be accessed using the Android application.
Log from Windows
You can get the Windows client download for free VPN service Betternet by clicking the download in the menu on their website. Once you have finished downloading, run the BetternetforWindows setup application to start the Windows client install on your computer. Note, it may be necessary for the installation to install a version of the framework Windows.NET on your machine before the actual installation begins customer. What happened in our case. The image below shows the top and bottom screens Betternet for Windows installation wizard. Click Next on the first image below begins the installation process and clicking finishing second in the completed installation and start the client for the first time.
The client interface is very simple with not many choices for the user to do so it should be very easy for anyone to use regardless of your technical knowledge. The first image below is what you will see once the client is not connected load. Notice the face is asleep and surrounded by a gray circle. Depending on where you are located, you can see another country other than the United States. By default, the service Betternet connect to the server closest to you with fewer users, providing you with the server that they think gives you the best performance.
to connect to the service once the client is started, simply click the login button on the main screen. The second image below shows the main screen looks like when the connection is completed. Notice the face is awake and the shield is surrounded by a blue circle. The other thing to note is the message box below the buttons connect or disconnect pictures. This is where you offering applications and videos to watch as well as updates on the Betternet or service and how they made money out of you as a "booster".
The only user selection is the menu in the upper left corner of the first image above will open a screen like the one shown on the right above. This is the settings page. The only option on this screen is automatically reconnect if the connection drops. The other buttons on this page will be
- Contact Us - open a support ticket
- FAQ - open the FAQ their website
- privacy policy - allow you to review the privacy Betternet page on their website
- How Betternet - show Betternet the model on their website
As you can see, the Windows client is very basic but it does the job.
Log from Android
the only way to sign up for their VPN service subscription at this time is to first install their Android app from Google Play Store. Once you have installed this app on your device, you will see an image like the one below left. Pressing the connection results in the middle of the screen below. Finally, the right screen shows the Android application once it is fully connected. You'll find it very similar to the Windows client.
Selecting the menu icon (three horizontal bars) from the screenshot on the left above to bring up a settings screen like the one shown on the left image below. On this screen, you can clearly see the button "go premium." This is the button you press to see the screen shown in the middle below which should show pricing plans and allow you to buy whatever you want.
In our case, it was having issues and plans failed to load. If she had loaded correctly, we could subscribe to their premium service. The last screen is what you would see if you are a premium member and you have selected the "I'm already Premium" in the screen of the above parameters (first picture). Write down everything you need to subscribe to their service premium is a valid email address. once you have subscribed to the Premium service, you will be able to select the country you want to connect by clicking on the locations as shown in the first image below. This allows display the country you can connect using the VPN premium Betternet.
the middle and last screen above shows the current locations offered by their service. by clicking on the yellow "go premium" reminds you that you must be a premium member to select your own location.
Betternet Speed Test
Betternet was not one of the fastest VPN services we tested on our speed tests which is the case with many free VPN services. The speed of our Internet connection has dropped nearly 78% when connecting through their servers in Atlanta, GA.
A certain connection speed loss is expected due to the additional security provided by encrypted connection. However 78% is a significant decrease and if you have a slow speed to start ISP, it could make your Internet connection speed almost unusable. Note that they say their paid service is on dedicated servers and much faster than their free service. Due to inconsistencies in the ISP speeds, your performance may vary so be sure to test it yourself. Although no policy exists regarding P2P traffic, we do not recommend because of the slow connection speed while using their VPN service
Betternet Review :. Conclusion
Betternet is new to the area of privacy and seems to be shake some of the bugs in their new service. Their free service working, but is slow. You would not use so if you use a VPN all the time, but it is enough for those who have the opportunity to use a VPN service. The encryption used by their service is not the best but AES -. 128 bits should be safe enough for most uses
What we like their service
- offers an unlimited connection using
- discrete implementation " booster "in both the review of videos and applications to install
- easy to use interface for Android users
- rapid response customer (in hours)
ideas to improve service:
- technical details about their service and network on
- Clarification of the third use of the information the party
- quality service for other platforms :. iOS, Windows and browsers they support
- Support for Mac OS X
- Price for their premium service on their website
The Free VPN service Betternet is slow. The connection speed loss through their network was generally 75% -85%. Depending on your original Internet service provider, this could slow down your Internet to the point that it becomes almost unusable. With the free VPN, you have no control of where you connect this limits the usefulness of their free service to unlock content streaming or file sharing. The subscription fee VPN will help you do better if your goal is in one of eight countries that have servers. If you just want to secure your information on Wi-Fi hotspots and more anonymous in your daily Internet browsing, then Betternet service could be a good choice for you. Remember, they offer a 30 day money back guarantee as long as you use less than 50 MB of bandwidth. Be sure to try their service for speed and make sure you are happy with it.
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