AdGuard VPN
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VisitAdGuard VPN vs hide.me
What both publish
| Fact | AdGuard VPN | hide.me |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 | 2012 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | Malaysia |
| Kill switch | The Windows client can block internet access when the VPN connection drops to prevent traffic outside the tunnel. | Yes |
| Limit: streaming | Tom's Guide found that major streaming services frequently detected AdGuard VPN, making streaming access unreliable. | Tom's Guide found that hide.me could not unblock Amazon Prime Video in its latest testing. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.5 out of 5 from 60 ratings | 4.5 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings. |
| Rating on Chrome Web Store | 4.1 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings | 3.3 out of 5 from 262 ratings. |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.3 out of 5 from 174K reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 38.4K reviews. |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 4.5 out of 5 from 9,788 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 1,025 reviews. |
| Simultaneous devices | 10 | 10 |
| Streaming support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported devices | AdGuard lists extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge plus apps for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation, Xbox and routers. | Official setup guidance covers Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, Linux and routers, while product links also list Fire TV and browser extensions. |
AdGuard VPN plans
- 1-year—
- 2-year—
- FreeFree
- Monthly$11.99 a month
- 1 year$47.88 a year
- 2 years$71.76
hide.me plans
- Premium — 1 month—
- Premium — 26 months—
- Premium — 13 months—
- FreeFree
- Premium 26-month$2.69
- Premium yearly$4.57
Pick AdGuard VPN if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick hide.me if…
hide.me suits people seeking VPN access across desktop and mobile platforms, with streaming or torrent support. Its free tier may suit a single-connection user, while Premium is relevant to people needing up to 10 simultaneous connections.