PNs and speed rarely go hand-in-hand.

After all, VPNs are known for slowing down

connections. It�s the price of added privacy and security, but Speedify promises
something different. Instead of slowing down connection speed, Speedify aims to
improve it, at least on mobile devices.

This unique VPN service has developed its own connection protocol that allows it to
combine Internet connections from multiple sources and use the added bandwidth to
improve your speed, or at least try to.

The ground-up VPN rebuild behind Speedify also let the developers explore different
encryption methods that provide strong protection without bogging you down.

Design: Modern, Bright, and Mobile Friendly

Speedify�s desktop and mobile app share an identical design. The project is new,
and it�s clear why they chose to handle it that way. The app looks good. It�s
simple, clean, and modern, without compromising too much functionality.

Speedify uses clear labels and easily distinguished icons to help guide users
around the app. Even picking it up for the first time, it doesn�t take long to find
your way around and get to important functions, like server selection and the
Internet kill switch.

From the main app screen, it�s easy to see everything you need to know about your
VPN connection. At a glance, you can see how you�re connected to the Internet,
which VPN server you�re using, and the speed of your connection over the past few
minutes.

The interface is bright, colorful, and friendly.

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Setup: Instant and Automatic
The Speedify setup is about as simple a process as you can find. The service makes
its clients readily available on its website, and you can find the mobile apps in
both the App Store and the Google Play Store.

When you install one of the apps, on either mobile or desktop, you�ll get a brief
introduction to Speedify. Then, you�ll arrive right on the app�s home screen.
There�s something that sets Speedify apart here. You�ll already be connected.
Speedify has a free account with a bandwidth cap. As soon as the app starts, it�ll
find the fastest server near you, and get you running with a free account. There is
absolutely zero configuration necessary to try Speedify.

If you do choose to sign up for a Speedify account, you can select the account
option below the server on the app�s home screen. Enter your e-mail and password.
The account section of the home screen will then let you know that you�re signed in
with an unlimited account.

Unfortunately, people looking for a VPN to support a wide range of devices will be
disappointed. Speedify doesn�t support many platforms. Only Windows, Mac, iOS, and
Android have client apps, and that�s the end of the story. Because Speedify has its
own proprietary VPN protocol, there�s no other way to connect.

From the main app screen, it�s easy to see everything you need to know about your
VPN connection.

Performance: Great Mobile Speed

Speed is right in the service�s name, so you�d expect optimal performance. The
actual picture is a little more mixed.
On mobile, the performance was fantastic. In testing, the app wasn�t able to
improve connection speed by combining Wi-Fi and cellular. The Wi-Fi connection
tested at right around 150Mbps without the VPN, and the cellular speed was
significantly lower. Regardless, using the VPN brought the speed down to right
around 100Mpbs.

Interestingly, Speedify�s built-in speed test clocked the performance at around

120Mbps, but other independent metrics put it closer to 90Mbps. It�s hard to pin
down the cause of the discrepancy, but it�s something to be aware of.

On desktop, the picture is much murkier. The speeds dropped off significantly more,
and everything � the app included � felt more sluggish. It seems more attention was
paid to the mobile app than the desktop one, and Speedify�s marketing veers more in
a mobile-focused direction, too.

That said, Speedify was by no means unusable or even very slow on the desktop. In
fact, it would still be perfectly suited for something like streaming video.

Privacy Policy: Not for The Privacy Focused

Speedify isn�t an ideal service for privacy-minded individuals; it�s far from it.
Even though the service doesn�t log browsing data, they do log just about
everything else.

Speedify does log your contact information, identifying device information, and
connection information, including your IP address. So, even though they�re not
specifically tracking which sites you visit, they know who you are, where you are,
what device you�re using, and what your real IP is. Speedify is based out of the
U.S., a Five Eyes country, so you should have no real expectation of privacy when
using Speedify.

On top of all that, Speedify relies on Google Analytics for its website and does
use tracking cookies. Both Google and Speedify are then tracking you on their site.
Again, this is not a service for privacy.

Security Features: Speed at the Expense of Security

Security is also not a major focus of Speedify. On most newer devices, the service
utilizes AES128-GCM encryption. On older devices, they use ChaCha encryption, which
as the potential to be very strong, but Speedify doesn�t specify the level of
encryption used.

AES128-GCM is strong, but it doesn�t measure up to the competition. Most other VPN
providers rely on a form of AES256, which is a military-grade encryption standard.
Speedify does offer a VPN kill switch on desktop, but the mobile app doesn�t
contain the option.

In testing, Speedify didn�t leak DNS information, but something even more puzzling
came up. Speedify doesn�t own DNS servers. In fact, they use external DNS
providers, and their default choice is Google. Did we mention this isn�t a service
for privacy-minded individual? Sending your private DNS queries straight to one of
the biggest collectors of personal data doesn�t seem to fit with protection
anonymity.

Taking these factors into account, even though Speedify does support P2P on one of
their servers, actually using it seems like a major risk.

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Price: On the Pricey End

Speedify offers a few tiers in its pricing model. The elephant in the room is
obviously its free tier that allows you to connect without an account completely
for free. That account does come with a data cap, so it�s not ideal for long term
use, and that�s probably exactly what Speedify is banking on.

Speedify�s individual plan only allows one connection at a time, and at its price
point, that seems fairly restrictive, considering what competing services in a
similar price range offer.

Finally, Speedify�s family plan lets you connect up to five devices simultaneously.
That�s more in line with top VPN services, but the monthly price comes in at the
high end of the spectrum.

They know who you are, where you are, what device you�re using, and what your real
IP is.

Competition: ExpressVPN
Speedify�s top priority may be its performance on mobile devices, but its pricing
model puts it in direct competition with major players in the VPN space, like
NordVPN and ExpressVPN. Since ExpressVPN is known for having some of the best
speeds and excellent mobile support, it seems like the best direct comparison at a
similar price point.

ExpressVPN may not be quite as fast as Speedify, but it offers much stronger
encryption and all-around better privacy and security. ExpressVPN is located in the
British Virgin Islands, a much stronger privacy jurisdiction, and adheres to a much
stricter no-logging policy. ExpressVPN owns their own DNS servers, helping to guard
against leaks and stop tracking via DNS.

When it comes to apps and support, ExpressVPN covers a much wider range of devices.
Their mobile apps are top-notch with a full set of options to protect yourself and
control your connection. Their split-tunneling feature lets you choose which apps
on your mobile device, which is excellent for stubborn apps that refuse VPN
connections.

On the pricing front, ExpressVPN�s monthly plan is actually less expensive than
Speedify�s family plan and offers the same five connections, so it's really clear
who the real winner is here.

Final Verdict
Great for Speed, Not for Privacy.

?Speedify�s name says it all. Performance is their prime goal. The mobile app is
well designed, easy to use, and it achieves a high level of performance with little
to no configuration. For privacy and security, though, there are plenty of better
services, and they�ve been around longer and earned a reputation for their security
practices. Speedify�s encryption is lacking, and their DNS configuration is
downright baffling from a privacy standpoint. So if you�re looking for privacy or a
good P2P service, avoid Speedify. It�s simply not built for that.