NetflixVPN Review 2020

Despite not being able to provide concrete privacy and anonymity to users, a shady logs policy, and possibly operating out of the US, there is one category this service excels in; unblocking Netflix.

Not just Netflix, but more than 300 of the popular streaming sites. But, that’s pretty much it. Apart from this, NetflixVPN does not offer any features that would sound appealing to users.

Additionally, it does not work in China. As much as I enjoy browsing Netflix, I expect much more from a service claiming to be a VPN and charging hefty sums for it. After all, a VPN does more than just bypassing geo-restrictions.

Keeping that in mind, I have no qualms about recommending users to opt for better providers like PureVPN, which provides access to Netflix, works in China, and even offers maximum security!

Rating Criteria

1. Jurisdiction: Where is NetflixVPN Based?
2. Security: Can NetflixVPN Keep Me Safe Online?
3. Leaks: Does NetflixVPN Leak Your IP, DNS & WebRTC?
4. Servers: How Many Servers Does NetflixVPN Have?
5. Streaming: Can I Unblock Netflix US and Other VoDs?
6. Speed: How Fast are NetflixVPN Servers?
7. Compatibility: Can I Use NetflixVPN on All My Devices?
8. Pricing: How Much Does NetflixVPN Cost Exactly?
9. Trustworthiness: Trustpilot Ratings, Reddit & Customer Support

Jurisdiction: Where is NetflixVPN Based?

NetflixVPN does not offer any transparent information about its exact location, but the service appears to be registered in the US. This does not add to users’ concerns about safety, due to the leadership role in the 5/9/14 Eyes alliance.

The United States imposes mandatory data retention and mass surveillance laws. This makes it necessary for telecom providers, internet service providers, data centers, and VPNs to store logging data.

In circumstances, one refuses to comply with these laws, the service will receive a gag order request accompanied by a subpoena. This is quite alarming, and does not sit well with NetflixVPN particularly!

Security: Can NetflixVPN Keep Me Safe Online?

No, NetflixVPN cannot be regarded as a safe option. However, I should add that to be fair, NetflixVPN does not make any sensational claims about protecting users’ privacy and anonymity online at all.

It is a service meant to provide access to geo-restricted content, offering very little in terms of digital security for users. Therefore, I would only recommend it to streamers, not those wanting privacy/anonymity.

Encryption & Protocols

The service is extremely ambiguous when it comes to the question of how it protects its users. I found out on their website that the service uses the traditional AES-256-bit encryption that is supported by PPTP, L2TP/IPSEC, OPENVPN, SSTP, IKEV2 protocols.

However, it does not go into greater detail on how exactly does this whole encryption work considering the service does not have a dedicated client. This was one of the questions I asked them and still haven’t received a response yet.

Unclear about logs

The Terms & Conditions section of the company’s website fails to discuss anything regarding the service’s logging policy. This is something that will undoubtedly trouble users concerned with their digital anonymity as the service is extremely ambiguous about its exact logging policy.

Virus test

I wanted to be sure that the service does not have any hidden malicious viruses. I used virustotal.com to scan the service and its dedicated apps for varied platforms. Most of the results were clear from any warning signs:

Leaks: Does NetflixVPN Leak Your IP, DNS & WebRTC?

In order to see how safe my connection was, I had a representative in Europe connect to a US server. To see whether my IP, DNS, or WebRTC was leaking, I used iplocation.net. Gladly, all of my information was secure and free from any leaks.

Servers: How Many Servers Does NetflixVPN Have?

NetflixVPN offers users access to nearly 20 servers spread across 17 countries. While this number might seem insignificant compared to some other VPN providers, it must be noted that the service delivers on its fundamental promise of unblocking Netflix.

Support for Torrents

NetflixVPN has a designated section that deals with the issue of disallowed services. The provider makes it clear that users should not partake in any illegal activity via the service.

However, it does support P2P sharing. NetflixVPN has designated servers for use in terms of torrenting that the service strongly recommends to avoid some of the strict anti-piracy laws in certain countries.

Does NetflixVPN Work in China?

Unfortunately, this service cannot properly unblock Netflix or other sites from China. China’s formidable Firewall has been a notoriously tough nut to crack for VPN providers and NetflixVPN is no different. Additionally, users outside the country cannot use the service to access local geo-restricted Chinese content.

Streaming: Can I Unblock Netflix US and Other VoDs?

As the name suggests, this VPN is built to explicitly unblock Netflix and its numerous geo-restricted libraries from around the world. In addition to this, NetflixVPN can also unblock some of the other popular streaming sites like Prime Video, Hulu, Hotstar, BBC iPlayer, and Disney+ as well as 300 other sites.

Speed: How Fast are NetflixVPN Servers?

I wanted to see how fast are NetflixVPN’s servers. As a service that claims to unblock nearly 300 streaming sites, it is important that the service have decently fast servers. Using a 100 Mbps connection, I connected to 5 random servers i.e. Brazil, France, Japan, Thailand, and Australia.

Compatibility: Can I Use NetflixVPN on All My Devices?

Users will be happy to know that the service is available for use on all major platforms such as Windows, Mac, Android, Linux, iOS, and even support for routers.

This array of cross-compatibility is also available for use on other less conventional operating systems, such as Ubuntu and the now-discontinued, Windows XP as well.

Pricing: How Much Does NetflixVPN Cost Exactly?

Unlike some of the other VPN providers that I’ve reviewed before, NetflixVPN offers more than the 3 standard payment plans. Users have a choice between 4 distinct plans:

• Monthly ($4.00 per month)
• 6-Month ($20.00 total)
• Yearly ($30.00 total)
• 2-Years ($50.00 total)

Payment Methods

NetflixVPN allows users to make payments via the standard VISA/Mastercard credit cards, PayPal as well as PaymentWall. Additionally, users can also pay via Alipay, MINT, POLim and a Neosurf prepaid card.

Sadly, there is no support for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin which would have given users an increased amount of assurance about their digital financial anonymity.

Refund Policy

The service offers users a 7-day money back guarantee. However, the mechanism to avail this guarantee is via their official email and this process can become extremely irksome.

Trustworthiness: Trustpilot Ratings, Reddit & Customer Support

Unfortunately, the service is not listed on Trustpilot. However, I looked at some of the other popular avenues, such as Reddit and its own customer support features. Here is what I found.

Reddit comments

It was a lot harder for me to find discussions related to NetflixVPN because of its extremely generic name. Users not only identified problems with the name of the service, there were also some technical problems that users identified as well.

Many Redditors also reported experiencing slow speeds and lengthy buffering times, based on the servers they selected. Some of the reasons proffered by NetflixVPN were not acceptable to a lot of users.

Considering how NetflixVPN makes a rather bold claim about providing the complete streaming experience, allegations of slow speeds does not reflect well. NetflixVPN’s low count of servers makes it further susceptible to slow speeds, a fact that users were also able to highlight.

Ironically, the service’s name appeared to be a cause of concern for some users that believed it was only a matter of time the provider was sued by Netflix and dropped PayPal compatibility.

Customer support

NetflixVPN advertises itself as one of the fastest VPN options that users can opt for when it comes to their steaming needs. However, despite these bold claims of 24/7 support, the service does not offer a live chat function.

Users have to go to through the tiresome online contact form filling out various details. With all their claims of speedy response times, the service hasn’t gotten back to me with the generic questions that I submitted.

The service does have a dedicated tutorials section that makes it easier for users to properly use the service without any major hiccups. The blogs section contains some useful, albeit obsolete articles that some users may find useful.

Alternatives

Unblocking streaming sites is of a particularly high priority for a lot of VPN users. However, there are other, equally important expectations that this service fails to deliver.

While it does unblock nearly 300 streaming sites, it is virtually useless for anything else in addition to not working in China. Hence, users may find themselves in need of alternatives that offer better all-around services.

In such a case, PureVPN would be an ideal alternative because of all its important security, privacy, and anonymity features that are available at affordable rates.

Similarly, Surfshark is another budget-friendly option that keeps users safe online without worries of any security lapses while unblocking the major streaming sites and we guarantee you that not once you will face Netflix Not Working With VPN outside USA using Surfshark.

Do I Recommend NetflixVPN?

As the name suggests, Netflix VPN is built with one specific function in mind; unblocking Netflix. While the service does deliver on that front, it is not without problems of speed, connection issues and concerns of users about the validity of the service.

Additionally, when I consider how there are other VPN services like Surfshark and PureVPN that can unblock Netflix and give me access to so many features that NetflixVPN cannot, my opinion of this service becomes less favorable. So, I cannot recommend anyone to go for this service!