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Torrents are a popular way of downloading things – legal things, and of course in some cases, not-so-legal things (of course we don’t
condone any copyright- trampling activities here at TheIndianSubcontinent) – whereby many users share small bits of a larger file with
each other to enable some potentially very fast download speeds.Of course, the downside on the privacy front is that all these other online
folks you’re sharing with can clearly see your IP address, so if you want to avoid that, obviously one of the best VPNs will ensure that
your details stay private
Providing the Virtual Private Network in question supports torrents, of course.How to choose the best VPN for torrentingBecause not every
VPN supports torrent downloading, so you need to be careful when picking one out – this is clearly your prime concern when selecting a
Download speeds are important, too, as are privacy and security.You should look for a VPN with a clearly laid out privacy policy, and one
that has a ‘no logging’ guarantee
You want the best security possible with strong encryption (although any decent VPN worth its salt should offer that, anyway), and a service
that is watertight from DNS leaks and has a kill switch (which shuts down the internet connection if the VPN falls over, thus preventing
your true IP from being exposed).Finally, you want a VPN which offers fast download speeds to keep those files coming quickly, and a service
which doesn’t throttle bandwidth
So with that in mind, let’s move on to look at the five best VPN services for torrenting.1
ExpressVPNBest all-round VPN for torrenting and P2P traffic Number of servers: 1500+ | Server locations: 148 | IP addresses: 30,000 |
Maximum devices supported: 3Super fast servers in 94 countriesOffshore anonymous VPNA bit more expensive than rivalsOnly 3 simultaneous
devices[Save 49%] ExpressVPN Special Deal - Get 3 months free with an annual plan on Techradar's #1 Rated VPN Service.This British Virgin
Islands-based provider is impressive on the performance front, with excellent speeds across a wide range of server locations
And that’s obviously a major advantage for anyone who downloads large files.In terms of security, ExpressVPN ticks all the right boxes
with strong encryption and support for a range of VPN protocols, while the privacy policy clearly states that they keep no activity logs and
no connection logs.The software’s unique split tunneling feature for both Mac and Windows users is definitely worth mentioning as it
allows users to choose to protect their torrent client only (leaving all other online activities, such as, for example, web browsing or
online gaming, unaffected by the VPN).And should you encounter any problems with the service, 24/7 customer support is provided via live
ExpressVPN’s offshore jurisdiction in the BVI is also a key advantage for protecting your anonymity.Price-wise, ExpressVPN costs slightly
more than other providers but it may be worth it for those who want the very best experience when torrenting. This provider doesn’t offer
a free plan or trial but all the plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee
Out of the three subscriptions, the annual plan offers the best value-for-money (you get an extra three months free, into the bargain)
The packages available are:2
IPVanishGreat balance of power and performanceNumber of servers: 1000+ | Server locations: 60+ | IP addresses: 40,000+ | Maximum devices
supported: 5No logs policyExcellent download speedsWindows client needs workNo free trialIPVanish routinely stands out as one of the top VPN
providers and for good reason
It offers impressive download speeds, wide global coverage, unlimited P2P traffic and great clients that work well across different
platforms (although we found that the Windows client may be prone to the odd network issue).The no logs policy and strong encryption via
OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPsec protocols, along with an automatic kill switch make for a genuinely private and secure experience. However,
the price might be the one fly in the VPN ointment
The service doesn’t come with the benefit of a free trial, but you do get a 7-day money-back guarantee
The 1-year subscription is the most popular choice, and the best one in our books
The packages available are:3
NordVPNMost secure torrenting VPNNumber of servers: 4331 | Server locations: 62 | IP addresses: N/A | Maximum devices supported: 6Double
Data encryptionGood performanceExpensive monthly billingWhen talking about VPN security, NordVPN is one of the first names that springs to
You get an ultra-secure connection with support for IKEv2/IPsec, OpenVPN, PPTP, and L2TP protocols, plus there’s a certain number of
‘Double VPN’ servers which actually pass your data through two separate VPN servers for extra security.The service offers ample server
coverage, an automatic kill-switch, a good client and great performance levels with steady download speeds
There’s a clear no log policy, too.NordVPN has very reasonable pricing – save for the monthly plan, which is one of the more expensive
offerings around – and there's a free 3-day trial
You have four plans available, all with a 30-day money-back guarantee
The three-year plan is clearly the best choice in terms of pure value for money
The packages available are:4
Hide.meFastest VPN for torrentingNumber of servers: N/A | Server locations: 40+ | IP addresses: N/A | Maximum devices supported:
1-5Impressive download speeds2GB per month free planExpensive premium planPoor overall plan selectionThe company’s boast that it’s the
‘world’s fastest VPN’ isn’t an idle one, as Hide.me offers some truly impressive performance levels, actually slightly improving
upon our regular download speeds
The client is well-designed and simple to use, automatically selecting the fastest server available at the time
There is also a strict ‘no logging, ever’ policy in place, with the service boasting OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, IPsec, SoftEther, SSTP and
IKEv2 protocols. Another big plus point of Hide.me is the 2GB per month free plan which offers a good preview of the service
You’ll need it as the Premium plan with unlimited data is expensive, so you can use the freebie to be sure before you commit
Your best bet is the Plus plan if you don’t mind its restrictions (75GB data transfer limit, no port forwarding, among other restrictions)
The packages available are:5
Buffered VPNNumber of servers: N/A | Server locations: 45 | IP addresses: N/A | Maximum devices supported: 5Fast speedsGenerous refund
policyNot cheapNo native mobile clientsTorrenting demands high download speeds and this Hungarian-based provider certainly delivers in this
In our testing, Buffered VPN achieved very consistent performance levels with speeds nearly matching our usual rates with the VPN service
turned off.One downside, however, is that there are no native mobile clients, so you’ll have to set up everything manually on your phone
In terms of security, you get 256-bit Blowfish encryption, and Buffered VPN promises that it doesn’t log any of your online activities so
there should be no worries about privacy
The firm’s customer service is available 24/7, too.Another highlight of the service is a rather generous refund policy
If you’re not satisfied, you can still get a refund after up to 10 hours of usage or 100 sessions or 10GB of bandwidth – whichever comes
This will come in handy, however, as the service is far from cheap
The yearly plan is the best option for the moment, even if it’s still a pricey subscription compared to rival VPNs
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