The perfect protocol doesn't exist. But you can choose the one that perfectly suits your needs.

What matters most to you?

WireGuard

•Watch 4K content on Netflix and YouTube across multiple devices at once.
•Play competitive online games.
•Router support is common for this protocol. Check your manufacturer's manual for compatibility.

This protocol was not designed to resist detection or bypass active censorship. It lacks the obfuscation necessary to hide your VPN usage from your internet provider (ISP). Using this protocol in countries with strict internet restrictions may cause immediate detection, which may lead to fines or other legal penalties.

WireGuard is a top choice in a friendly, unrestricted network environment.

Thanks to modern cryptography and a lightweight codebase, WireGuard is extremely fast and reliable on devices ranging from smartphones to backbone routers.

Connecting to a WireGuard server is simple on most devices: there are official apps where you just import a configuration file or scan a QR code.

SpeedSecure trafficSimple CustomizationReconnect speedSimultaneous useLow battery drainResource consumptionNative router support

OpenVPN

•Watch Full HD content on Netflix and YouTube while browsing the web across multiple devices at once.
•Router support is common for this protocol. Check your manufacturer's manual for compatibility.
Not recommended for multiple active users.

This protocol was not designed to resist detection or bypass active censorship. It lacks the obfuscation necessary to hide your VPN usage from your internet provider (ISP). Using this protocol in countries with strict internet restrictions may cause immediate detection, which may lead to fines or other legal penalties.

OpenVPN is a good option if you want a time-tested VPN with proven reliability.

It's built around widely used, well-established cryptography and a feature-rich codebase.

That's why it has broad compatibility, flexible settings, a large community, and plenty of ready-made solutions.

OpenVPN uses a lot of resources from both the server and your device, which can noticeably affect performance compared to newer protocols.

Connecting to an OpenVPN server is simple: on most devices you can import a configuration file or add the profile directly by URL.

Secure trafficNative router support

IKEv2/IPSec

•Watch 4K content on Netflix and YouTube across multiple devices at once.
•Play competitive online games.
•Router support is common for this protocol. Check your manufacturer's manual for compatibility.
•Works natively on Windows, macOS, and iOS.
•Perfect for working while on the move.

This protocol was not designed to resist detection or bypass active censorship. It lacks the obfuscation necessary to hide your VPN usage from your internet provider (ISP). Using this protocol in countries with strict internet restrictions may cause immediate detection, which may lead to fines or other legal penalties.

IKEv2/IPsec is widely built into operating systems.

It can switch between networks seamlessly, reconnecting quickly and keeping the connection stable.

Setup is complex, it may require installing certificates and handling additional authentication settings on the device.

SpeedSecure trafficSimple CustomizationReconnect speedSimultaneous useLow battery drainResource consumptionNative router support

OpenConnect

•Watch Full HD content on Netflix and YouTube while browsing the web across multiple devices at once.
•This protocol may bypass campus or ISP network restrictions.
•Works natively with Cisco hardware.

OpenConnect is an open alternative to Cisco AnyConnect, providing enterprise VPN access.

It's worth choosing if you need VPN access to compatible enterprise gateways, or if you want a VPN that works like a straightforward, secure tunnel over TLS/SSL (similar to regular HTTPS traffic).

Setup requires a server URL, login credentials, and certificate.

SpeedSecure trafficReconnect speedSimultaneous useResource consumption

Outline

•Watch 4K content on Netflix and YouTube across multiple devices at once.
•Play competitive online games.
•This protocol may bypass campus or ISP network restrictions.
•Adjust your server configuration through the Outline Manager.

Outline is built to make private access simple and easy to manage.

It's designed around the idea of running your own server, so you control where the VPN endpoint is and who has access.

In the Outline app, you connect using an access key that you paste from your server.

SpeedSecure trafficSimple CustomizationReconnect speedCensorship ReadySimultaneous useLow battery drainResource consumption

VLESS + Reality (Xray-core)

•Watch 4K content on Netflix and YouTube across multiple devices at once.
•Play competitive online games.
•An advanced choice for bypassing the toughest network restrictions.

VLESS + REALITY is typically chosen for restrictive networks where classic VPNs get blocked, because it aims to make the connection blend in better.

VLESS is used to ensure high speed and minimize load. REALITY is built around a real TLS 1.3–style handshake, so on the wire it can resemble normal HTTPS traffic.

Connecting is done by importing a profile link or scanning a QR code in an Xray-compatible client.

It's not a guaranteed bypass: in heavily controlled networks, REALITY can still be detected or blocked.

SpeedSecure trafficReconnect speedCensorship ReadySimultaneous useLow battery drainResource consumption

Hiddify

•Watch 4K content on Netflix and YouTube across multiple devices at once.
•Play competitive online games.
•An advanced choice for bypassing the toughest network restrictions.
•Switch to another protocol through a web panel, if the current one is restricted.

Hiddify is an open-source VPN/proxy client designed for use in restricted regions.

It's designed to be deployed on your own VPS.

Device setup is simple: generate the configuration in the service's web panel and import it to your device via clipboard or a QR code.

SpeedSecure trafficSimple CustomizationReconnect speedCensorship ReadySimultaneous useLow battery drainResource consumption