We’re excited to announce the 2012 Editor’s Choice Award winners. Please join us in celebrating the best VPN service awards. With over 200 VPN providers to compare it wasn’t easy narrowing the list down. We have included a variety of service offerings and will continue to update the rankings as the year progresses.
You’ll notice that we celebrate the accomplishments of multiple VPN services with our Editors Choice Awards. The reason being that we enjoy a number of VPN providers and feel each offers their own unique advantages. With criteria to include extra features, performance, reliability and value. As a result we’ve awarded six VPN services. Including Hide My Ass, IPVanish, PureVPN, ExpressVPN, Strong VPN and OverPlay.
Let’s take a closer look at our 2012 VPNSP Editor’s Choice winners for “Best VPN Services“:
Hide My Ass – 2012 VPNSP Editors Choice Award
Hide My Ass takes top honors in our list of the best VPN services. Their members enjoy a wide selection of features. Starting with unlimited access to VPN servers in 50 countries. Members can use their HMA Pro VPN client to easily switch between servers and IP’s on the fly. With support for OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP protocols they support a wide range of devices. From Windows, Mac and Linux to iPhone, iPad, Android and more.
Hide My Ass offers unlimited VPN access from 265+ VPN servers located in 50 countries (full list) along with support for PPTP, L2TP and OpenVPN connections. With their free HMA Pro VPN client and a number of enhanced features. Enjoy unlimited VPN access from just $6.55 a month.
IPVanish VPN – 2012 VPNSP Editors Choice Award
IPVanish is one of our favorite VPN services. They offer a great mix of quality and value. With servers in 18 countries their network is quickly expanding. The IPVanish client means no complicated setup. Switch locations and IP’s anytime using OpenVPN for maximum protection. You can also connect via PPTP or L2TP from your iPhone, iPad or android device. Best of all the service is just $10 a month for unlimited VPN.
IPVanish offers unlimited VPN access from 50+ VPN servers located in 18 countries (full list) along with support for PPTP, L2TP and OpenVPN connections. With their free IPVanish client and support for your favorite mobile devices. Enjoy unlimited VPN access for just $10 a month.
ExpressVPN – 2012 VPNSP Editors Choice Award
ExpressVPN is another leading VPN provider with a lot to offer. From servers located in 21 countries to a nice VPN client and even an Android app. ExpressVPN supports OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP protocols. Allowing you to connect from Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad or Android. Those new to ExpressVPN will also appreciate their 30 day risk-free money back guarantee. With prices starting from $8.33 a month for unlimited VPN.
ExpressVPN offers unlimited VPN access from 30+ VPN servers located in 21 countries (full list) along with support for PPTP, L2TP and OpenVPN connections. With their free VPN client, Android app and risk-free guarantee. Enjoy unlimited VPN access from just $8.33 a month.
PureVPN – 2012 VPNSP Editors Choice Award
PureVPN offers a little different set of features than previous award winners. Instead of OpenVPN they support SSTP. Along with PPTP and L2TP protocols. While we prefer OpenVPN, the SSTP protocol has advantages for Windows users. PureVPN also has a VPN client. With support for Windows, Mac and Linux. As well as iPhone, iPad, Android and DD-WRT routers. With high quality VPN access starting from $6.25 a month.
PureVPN has a number of plans to choose from. We focus on their best which offers unlimited VPN access from 50+ VPN servers located in 17 countries (full list) along with support for PPTP, L2TP and SSTP connections. VPNSP visitors enjoy unlimited VPN access from just $8.67 a month.
Strong VPN – 2012 VPNSP Editors Choice Award
Strong VPN has been a leader in the VPN industry for several years. They offer a wide range of VPN accounts based on protocol and server locations. We prefer the all-you-can-eat offers from services like HMA and IPVanish because an all inclusive plan from Strong VPN costs $30 a month. Even then you have some restrictions. We recommend Strong VPN for those who have specific location needs.
Strong VPN has a large network but most users only have access to a fraction of the servers. With plans supporting PPTP, L2TP, SSTP and OpenVPN connections. We like their US / UK regional accounts. With PPTP access to servers in the United States starting from $7 a month.
OverPlay VPN – 2012 VPNSP Editors Choice Award
OverPlay offers members quite a bit for the price. With a large VPN network and client for easy connections. OverPlay is like HMA and IPVanish in that they offer an all-you-can-eat plan. With support forOpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP protocols. Connect from Windows, Mac and Linux. As well as iPhone, iPad, Android devices and even DD-WRT routers. With prices starting from $8.33 a month for unlimited VPN access.
OverPlay offers unlimited VPN access from 150+ VPN servers located in 48 countries (full list). Along with support for PPTP, L2TP and OpenVPN connections. With their free VPN client and support for DD-WRT routers. Enjoy unlimited VPN access from just $8.33 a month.
We hope you’ve enjoyed our 2012 Editor’s Choice Awards for the best VPN services. Please help us recognize and congratulate the winners for their efforts. We look forward to their continued innovations.
