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IPVanish vs Surfshark
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
IPVanish
5.5VPN client
Surfshark
7.5VPN client for secure internet access and private browsing
| Metric | IPVanish | Surfshark |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 12 | 280 |
| 90-day Installs | 40 | 841 |
| 365-day Installs | 158 | 3.1K |
| Version | 5.0.1,155743 | 4.27.0,4324 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 5 | — |
| GitHub Forks | - | — |
| Open Issues | 8 | — |
| License | — | — |
| Language | Python | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | — |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
IPVanish
IPVanish is a premium VPN service offering a 'no-logging' policy, ideal for users prioritizing privacy and security. It provides secure, encrypted connections and a range of server locations.
IPVanish offers a VPN client for secure, encrypted internet connections with a focus on privacy.
Pros
- + No-logging policy enhances privacy
- + Command line tool for server sorting
- + Encrypted connections for security
Cons
- - Inactive development since 2018
- - Potential privacy concerns
Surfshark
Surfshark is a VPN client offering secure internet access and private browsing. It provides features like multi-hop VPN, no-logs policy, and a kill switch, benefiting privacy-conscious users and those needing secure online activity.
Provides a VPN service for secure and private internet access.
Pros
- + Strong focus on privacy and security features
- + Regular updates and improvements
- + User-friendly interface and reliable performance
Cons
- - Some concerns about privacy due to ownership ties
- - Occasional criticism over specific features or practices