VPNBook review
A flexible free VPN for manual configuration across common platforms.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
VPNBook is a free VPN service for people who want protocol choice and manual control without creating an account. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with connections available through OpenVPN, WireGuard, PPTP, and Outline. Servers are available in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Poland. It is best suited to users who are comfortable choosing a protocol, downloading configuration files, or entering VPN settings on a device.
The service has one published Free plan, with no registration required. Its stated terms include unlimited traffic and an unrestricted speed policy. OpenVPN connections support selectable server and protocol configurations, while WireGuard configuration files can be generated for use during their stated validity period. PPTP can use built-in device VPN clients, and Outline provides Shadowsocks-based connections. This gives VPNBook broader configuration flexibility than a service limited to a single connection method, but the trade-off is more setup work across protocol-specific clients and device settings.
VPNBook states that it does not store browsing traffic, while logging the connecting IP address and connection time for abuse prevention. It states that traffic encryption can use AES-256 or AES-128, depending on the connection. The service is a reasonable choice for users prioritizing free access, protocol options, and country selection over a guided setup experience. Users who want a more turnkey connection flow or who prefer not to have connection metadata logged should consider a different VPN service.
VPNBook pros and cons
- Where it wins
- No registration required
- OpenVPN, WireGuard, PPTP, and Outline access
- Unlimited traffic with six country choices
- Where it doesn't
- Setup is less turnkey than a typical VPN app
- Connecting IP address and connection time are logged
- Country selection is limited to six locations
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