About BestVPNs
BestVPNs is an independent VPN review site for readers worldwide, run by one person in the United Kingdom. Our articles are written by three freelance writers with technology backgrounds, who publish under the pen names Sheila, Rowan and Arthur. Every fact shows its source, and every test result names the site that ran it. Some links earn us a commission.
Who runs BestVPNs?
BestVPNs is owned and run by an individual based in the United Kingdom. It is not a company, and no VPN provider owns or controls it.
Who writes our reviews and guides?
Three independent freelance writers write for BestVPNs. They are not employees, and they publish under pen names. Each writer looks after two of our six categories, and a second writer checks every page before it goes live.
| Pen name | Background | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Sheila | Freelance writer with a technology background | VPN Reviews, VPN Comparisons |
| Rowan | Freelance writer with a technology background | VPN by Use, VPN by Country |
| Arthur | Freelance writer with a technology background | VPN by Device, VPN Guides |
Why do our writers use pen names?
Our writers are freelancers who keep their VPN writing separate from their other work. A pen name does not change who is responsible: each article names the writer who wrote it and the date it was checked, and the site owner answers for everything we publish.
What does BestVPNs cover?
We cover VPNs only, in six categories:
- VPN Reviews: one provider per page.
- VPN Comparisons: two providers head to head, and alternatives.
- VPN by Use: streaming, torrenting, gaming, travel and more.
- VPN by Device: Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Fire TV.
- VPN by Country: one country per page.
- VPN Guides: how-tos, setup and explainers.
We write in English for readers worldwide, with most attention to the US, the UK, Canada and Australia. Prices on the site are US prices in US dollars; prices and currencies vary by country.
How do we test VPNs?
Most test results on this site are other sites’ published tests. We name the site, give its date, link to the original and never merge or average results. Our editors and a US-based tester also run streaming spot checks from time to time, on US servers, with subscriptions we pay for ourselves. Results for other countries come from other sites’ tests only.
We do not publish scores or star ratings at the moment. The full method and our source list are on How We Test.
How does BestVPNs make money?
| Source | How it works |
|---|---|
| Affiliate commissions | When you buy a VPN through some of our links, the provider pays us a commission. |
| Sponsored placements | A provider can pay for a placement. It is always labeled “Sponsored” and never changes our picks or the test results we show. |
| Display ads | We may show ads in the future. Ads will be clearly separated from our content. |
Details are on our affiliate disclosure page. How we keep editorial decisions apart from money is on our editorial policy page.
How can you contact us or report a mistake?
Email us at contact@bestvpns.pro (see our contact page). If you spot a wrong price, an outdated fact or a test result that no longer holds, tell us; fixes are listed on our corrections page.
FAQ
Is BestVPNs owned by a VPN company?
No. BestVPNs is owned and run by an individual in the United Kingdom, and no VPN provider owns or controls it.
Are Sheila, Rowan and Arthur real names?
No, they are pen names. Behind each one is a freelance writer with a technology background. They are independent contributors, not employees.
Do VPN providers pay BestVPNs?
Yes, in two ways: affiliate commissions when readers buy through our links, and clearly labeled sponsored placements. Neither changes the test results we show or which VPNs we recommend.
Does BestVPNs buy the VPNs it reviews?
Yes. We pay for the subscriptions we use in our spot checks. If a provider ever gives us a free account, we say so on that page.
Where is BestVPNs based?
BestVPNs is run from the United Kingdom and written for readers worldwide. Our own streaming spot checks are run in the United States.