Hide Me vs FrootVPN

Because Hide.me is based in Malaysia, where there are no laws that would require a company to retain their data, the VPN service has chosen to avoid logging any personal data. Actually, no logs of any kind are kept. This saves them from liability and ensures your privacy.

Additionally, if the Malaysian government would change laws requiring retention of logs or customer data, Hide.me promises to change countries to be able to protect your privacy.

The free plan allows for 1 connection that's limited to 3 servers (Canada, Netherlands & Singapore), 2GB of data, 3Mbit/s of bandwidth speed and it doesn't support OpenVPN. There's also the "plus" package that uncaps bandwidth speed, increases data limit to 75GB and adds OpenVPN support. Finally, there's the "premium" package, that uncaps data, allows for 5 simultaneous connections and port forwarding.

Accepts tor network, encryption upon itself using another protocol, no server throttling.

With the Hide.me Premium Plan (9.99 $/mo) you can connect up to 5 devices simultaneously including mobile devices and routers, meaning you can safely browse even on devices without VPN support.

Accepts passthrough of even self re-encrypted traffic of any protocol, any provider and tor traffic, this is proof of transparency.

Hide.me is among the fastest VPN services available. It does not impose any limits on their services and the speed is mostly determined by your own internet connection speed and chosen exit country.

IPsec over IKEv2 is one of the fastest, most reliable VPN protocols and as secure as OpenVPN, but you can choose other options if you prefer. Hide.me supports OpenVPN, Softhether, IPSec (IKEv1 & IKEv2), L2TP/IPSec and PPTP protocols.

Setting up requires downloading and installing software that asks once for your e-mail.

You can use any and all protocols at your disposal, no traffic is restricted, except for US where P2P and BitTorrent traffic is restricted with a firewall. Additionally, users are encouraged to avoid US/UK locations for their filesharing activities.

With Hide.me you can watch popular streaming services such as Netflix, HBO and Hulu even in countries where they are blocked. Hide.me also guarantees that speeds stay fast so you aren't waiting at an endless buffering screen.

Hide.me software works on OS X, Windows, Android, Windows phone, Windows RT, Ubuntu, and iOS. Not only this but it also works on devices like Xbox, Roku, Routers, etc.

Including Paypal, credit cards, bank transfer, PaySafeCard, and UKash.

Hide Me specifies that their services are compatible with PC, Mac, and Android gadgets. However, no additional operating systems are mentioned.

You don't need to enter your street or phone number, etc. You just need a valid email address.

Hide.me VPN supports all devices and platforms available out there, including Linux and routers. They also have a well-maintained blog which has a how-to section, which gives you a step by step guide to set up Hide.me VPN even on devices like PlayStation, Roku, X-box, etc..

The only information kept by FrootVPN is the user's email address and username no other information except that.

Supports Torrent and P2P for easy and anonymous downloading of content.

They were promoted by the once high-profile torrenting site.

In addition to credit cards, debit cards and Paypal, you can also use several cryptocurrencies(17 in total, including Bitcoin) to pay for the service.

Not every VPN allows you to use multiple devices at the same time. This one allows connecting through it using up to 5 devices simultaneously.

Usually, If your internet connection drops for a second while using a VPN, your VPN will drop too, leaving you completely exposed to the public. FrootVPN offers you a "Kill Switch" that severs the connection instantly, saving your privacy.

The latest implementation of the IP protocol is supported.

Because this VPN is not NAT-based, it works perfectly on routers(it is VERY HARD to make a NAT-based VPN work on a router at all).

There are more than 180 servers in about 34 locations in the world, and you can choose freely on which region to connect to, making it seem as if you were in a different country.

All its VPN servers have at least 99% uptime, and this statistic can be checked over here.

Its service doesn't use NAT: essentially, you get a dedicated dynamic IP every time.
This, in combination with the "no-logging" policy, will make it very hard to track you down individually, since you are using a completely new address each time and there are no records to connect you with your past browsing or P2P usage.

It supports OpenVPN, L2TP and PPTP protocols, so you may choose whichever suits best your needs.

FrootVPN does not limit the amount of data that their users can access, but existing limits from ISPs may still be enforced.

They have complete and easy-to-follow installation guides for all of your devices and operating systems, for all internet protocol support they offer. Just in case you want to know more, don't hesitate to message them or fill up the online inquiry from through their support page on their website.

24/7 reliable chat and e-mail customer support.