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Analysis

Figures across all VPN providers in the archive, from server lists, measurements, networks, and prices, plus what the websites of password managers, email providers, and antivirus tools state, counted.

VPN

Virtual VPN locations: how many and which providersHow many listed VPN locations each provider marks as virtual and what the measurements show for marked and unmarked locations.436 of 1,676 listed locations are marked as virtual by their own provider. Countries per VPN provider: listed and virtual-onlyHow many countries each VPN provider lists, in how many of them every location is marked as virtual, and which countries are listed by only one provider.Providers list between 20 and 150 countries; 39 countries are listed by only one provider. VPN locations in Five, Nine, and Fourteen Eyes countriesWhat share of each VPN provider's listed locations are in Five, Nine, and Fourteen Eyes countries, and where the networks behind the servers are registered.32 % of all listed locations are in Five Eyes countries. VPN price comparison: initial term and renewalVPN price comparison: what each VPN costs per month in the initial term and after renewal, which prices rise most, and how long refunds last.The largest monthly price rise after the initial term is 231 %. Free VPN: free plans, limits, and trials comparedFree VPN plans compared: which providers have one, what its limits are, who runs it, and what our measurements show, plus free trials and refunds.3 providers name a free plan on their pricing page. VPN provider websites: which other companies they contactWhich advertising, analytics, and other third-party services each VPN provider's home page contacts on a first visit, before anything is clicked.5 of 12 provider home pages load advertising or analytics services on a first visit.

As of October 31, 2026.

Password managers

What the websites of the 6 tools state, counted.

6
Free plan
  • free plan or free version: 4 (67 %)
  • paid only: 2 (33 %)
6
Source code
  • yes: 3 (50 %)
  • partly: 1 (17 %)
  • no: 2 (33 %)
Platforms with an app, per tool
Bitwarden8
Keeper8
Proton Pass8
1Password7
KeePassXC4

Countries of the companies: Canada 1 Switzerland 1 United States 2

Private email

What the websites of the 5 tools state, counted.

5
Free plan
  • free plan or free version: 2 (40 %)
  • paid only: 3 (60 %)
5
Source code
  • yes: 2 (40 %)
  • partly: 2 (40 %)
  • no: 1 (20 %)
Platforms with an app, per tool
Proton Mail6
Tuta6
Hushmail2
mailbox.org1
Posteo1

Countries of the companies: Canada 1 Switzerland 1 Germany 3

Antivirus

What the websites of the 3 tools state, counted.

3
Free plan
  • free plan or free version: 2 (67 %)
  • paid only: 1 (33 %)
3
Source code
  • yes: 0 (0 %)
  • partly: 0 (0 %)
  • no: 3 (100 %)
Platforms with an app, per tool
CrowdStrike Falcon Go5
Bitdefender4
Microsoft Defender4

Countries of the companies: Romania 1 United States 2

Privacy and backup

What the websites of the 3 tools state, counted.

3
Free plan
  • free plan or free version: 3 (100 %)
  • paid only: 0 (0 %)
3
Source code
  • yes: 0 (0 %)
  • partly: 0 (0 %)
  • no: 3 (100 %)
Platforms with an app, per tool
Tresorit6
IDrive5
Optery3

Countries of the companies: Switzerland 1 United States 2

Website security

What the websites of the 3 tools state, counted.

3
Free plan
  • free plan or free version: 1 (33 %)
  • paid only: 2 (67 %)
3
Source code
  • yes: 0 (0 %)
  • partly: 0 (0 %)
  • no: 3 (100 %)
Platforms with an app, per tool
Cloudflare6

Countries of the companies: United States 3

Text updated October 23, 2026.