Head-to-head · Free VPN Services
hide.me vs Planet VPN
hide.me leads on 0 checks, Planet VPN on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorehide.me · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresPlanet VPN · 1 of 1
hide.me scores higher on our rubric for free vpn services: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
hide.me is the better fit for privacy-focused streaming and torrenting. Planet VPN is the better fit for users seeking unlimited free data and 10 devices.
- hide.me fits best
Privacy-focused streaming and torrenting
- Planet VPN fits best
Users seeking unlimited free data and 10 devices
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Side by side
| Feature | hide.me 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Planet VPN 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Free VPN Services | #4 in Free VPN Services |
| Best for | Privacy-focused streaming and torrenting | Users seeking unlimited free data and 10 devices |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | €1.99/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features hide.me 0/1 · Planet VPN 1/1 | ||
| Ads on free plan | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Free data allowance | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free server choice | Not checked yet | Limited |
| Free speed policy | Not checked yet | Unlimited |
| Logging policy | Not checked yet | No logs |
| Free device limit | Not checked yet | 10 devices |
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| Our verdict | hide.me is a freemium VPN service for individual internet users who want encrypted traffic, IP address masking, secure public-network access, censorship circumvention, streaming access, and torrent support. It offers native clients across… Read the review → |
Planet VPN encrypts internet traffic and changes the apparent IP location, with a free tier aimed at people who want VPN access without a registration step or usage limit. The free plan covers five countries and six locations, with no… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
hide.me — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited data and no logs
- Streaming-optimized servers and torrent support
- Broad clients with WireGuard and a kill switch
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan has restricted speeds
- Streaming support is listed with Premium — 26 months
- Dynamic port forwarding is listed with Premium — 26 months
Planet VPN — where it wins
- Free plan has no traffic, bandwidth or time limits and requires no registration
- Includes kill switch, split tunneling and access to six free locations
- Premium supports up to 10 devices across desktop, mobile and browser platforms
Where it doesn't
- Free access is limited to six locations
- The free plan includes ads
- Premium’s lowest advertised monthly rate requires a 48-month subscription
- hide.me9.1/10 · Free plan
A capable free VPN for privacy-focused streaming and torrenting.
Visit hide.meFull verdict → - Planet VPN8.8/10 · Free plan
Planet VPN offers unlimited free access, with more locations and features in Premium.
Visit Planet VPNFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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