Encrypt.me
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Who owns this
Parent company
Ziff Davis
Brands in the same group
Further brands according to the source: StrongVPN, IPVanish
This group also owns review and comparison sites
Ziff Davis owns PCMag, Mashable, IGN (among others)
If the same group tests its own service, that review is not independent. That is noted here as ownership only.
Audits and incidents
Sourced facts with dates only, no judgements. Ongoing proceedings are marked as such.
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
App and client audits
trust.app_audits
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- 3 companies control many big-name VPNs | CNETPressretrieved 08/04/2026
- Encrypt.me is becoming StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Encrypt.me VPN Review | PCMagPressretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- Encrypt.me merger announcementVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Discontinuation date
company.discontinued_date
- Encrypt.me is becoming StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- CNET VPN ownership articlePressretrieved 08/04/2026
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- Encrypt.me is becoming StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
All criteria
Empty cells mean we lack the source.
Company and ownership
21/21 sourcedLegal company name
company.legal_name
- Encrypt.me is becoming StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trademark holder, if different
company.brand_owner
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Year founded
company.founded
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Headquarters (country)
company.hq_country
- Encrypt.me VPN Review | PCMagPressretrieved 08/04/2026
Other relevant jurisdictions
company.jurisdictions
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Intelligence alliance of the home country
company.eyes_alliance
- Wikipedia: Five EyesOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Parent group / holding
company.parent
- Encrypt.me is becoming StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Encrypt.me VPN Review | PCMagPressretrieved 08/04/2026
- 3 companies control many big-name VPNs | CNETPressretrieved 08/04/2026
Beneficial owners publicly known
company.ubo_public
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ownership structure
company.ownership_type
- 3 companies control many big-name VPNs | CNETPressretrieved 08/04/2026
Leadership team publicly named
company.team_public
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Verifiable postal address for legal service
company.address_verifiable
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Sister VPN brands in the group
company.sister_vpn_brands
- Encrypt.me VPN Review | PCMagPressretrieved 08/04/2026
- 3 companies control many big-name VPNs | CNETPressretrieved 08/04/2026
Group owns VPN review and comparison sites
company.owns_review_sites
- 3 companies control many big-name VPNs | CNETPressretrieved 08/04/2026
Runs an affiliate programme
company.affiliate_program
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Typical commission rate
company.affiliate_commission
- Encrypt.me becoming StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
YouTube and influencer sponsoring
company.influencer_sponsoring
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- Encrypt.me merger announcementVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- 3 companies control many big-name VPNs | CNETPressretrieved 08/04/2026
- Encrypt.me is becoming StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Encrypt.me VPN Review | PCMagPressretrieved 08/04/2026
Operating status
company.status
- Encrypt.me is becoming StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Encrypt.me VPN Review | PCMagPressretrieved 08/04/2026
Discontinuation date
company.discontinued_date
- Encrypt.me is becoming StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- CNET VPN ownership articlePressretrieved 08/04/2026
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- Encrypt.me is becoming StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Logging and data collection
16/16 sourcedCore statement of the logging policy
logging.policy_summary
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Activity and traffic logs
logging.activity_logs
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Connection logs
logging.connection_logs
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the real IP address
logging.source_ip_stored
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the assigned VPN IP
logging.assigned_ip_stored
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Precision of stored timestamps
logging.timestamps_stored
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Recording of transferred data volume
logging.bandwidth_logged
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Enforcement of the device limit
logging.concurrent_conn_enforcement
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Minimum account data required
logging.account_data_minimum
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telemetry in the apps
logging.app_telemetry
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and SDKs in the Android app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_android
- Encrypt.me discontinuedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers in the iOS app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_ios
- Encrypt.me discontinuedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and cookies on the website
logging.website_trackers
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retention periods stated in the policy
logging.retention_period
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
EU representative named under GDPR
logging.gdpr_representative
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Evidence, audits and track record
16/17 sourcedIndependent no-logs audit
trust.nolog_audit
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Audit report published
trust.audit_report_public
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
App and client audits
trust.app_audits
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Audit frequency
trust.audit_cadence
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bug bounty programme
trust.bug_bounty
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Handling of reported vulnerabilities
trust.cve_handling
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source clients
trust.opensource_clients
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source server side
trust.opensource_server
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Reproducible builds
trust.reproducible_builds
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Available on F-Droid
trust.fdroid_available
We have no source for this criterion.
Listings by independent bodies
trust.independent_recommendations
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Protocols and cryptography
11/17 sourcedWireGuard
crypto.wireguard
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over UDP
crypto.openvpn_udp
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over TCP
crypto.openvpn_tcp
- StrongVPN inherited infrastructureVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IKEv2/IPsec
crypto.ikev2
- StrongVPN protocolsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Proprietary protocol
crypto.proprietary_protocol
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Legacy protocols still offered
crypto.legacy_protocols
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Default data cipher
crypto.data_cipher_default
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Weakest accepted cipher
crypto.data_cipher_weakest
- StrongVPN encryptionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Key exchange and authentication
crypto.handshake
- StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Perfect forward secrecy
crypto.pfs
- StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Post-quantum key exchange
crypto.post_quantum
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own DNS resolvers
crypto.own_dns
We have no source for this criterion.
DNS leak protection
crypto.dns_leak_protection
We have no source for this criterion.
IPv6 handling
crypto.ipv6_handling
We have no source for this criterion.
WebRTC protection or guidance
crypto.webrtc_guidance
We have no source for this criterion.
Obfuscation methods
crypto.obfuscation
We have no source for this criterion.
Usability behind the Great Firewall
crypto.works_in_china
We have no source for this criterion.
Features
16/20 sourcedKill switch
features.killswitch
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Permanent lockdown
features.killswitch_permanent
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Split tunneling
features.split_tunneling
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Multihop
features.multihop
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tor integration (Onion over VPN)
features.tor_integration
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Port forwarding
features.port_forwarding
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Surcharge for a dedicated IP
features.dedicated_ip
- Encrypt.me — no dedicated IPVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SOCKS5 proxy
features.socks5
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
HTTP proxy
features.http_proxy
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Smart DNS
features.smart_dns
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ad and tracker filtering in DNS
features.adblock_dns
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Malware and phishing filter
features.malware_filter
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Custom DNS servers allowed
features.custom_dns_allowed
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Local network access toggle
features.lan_access_toggle
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Auto connect rules
features.autoconnect_rules
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Private device network (mesh)
features.mesh_private_net
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
GPS location override (Android)
features.gps_spoofing
We have no source for this criterion.
Traffic analysis defence
features.traffic_analysis_defense
We have no source for this criterion.
IPv6 inside the tunnel
features.ipv6_tunnel
We have no source for this criterion.
Obfuscation without configuration
features.stealth_default
We have no source for this criterion.
Servers and network
12/12 sourcedNumber of servers
network.server_count
- StrongVPN 950+ servers inherited networkVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of countries
network.country_count
- StrongVPN 35 countriesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of cities
network.city_count
- StrongVPN country-level locationsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Virtual locations
network.virtual_locations
- StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
RAM-only servers (diskless)
network.ram_only
- StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Hardware ownership
network.ownership
- StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own AS (autonomous system)
network.own_asn
- StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
10 Gbps ports
network.10g_servers
- StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
P2P and file sharing
network.p2p_servers
- StrongVPN P2P allowedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Public server list
network.server_list_public
- StrongVPN public server listVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Public status page
network.status_page
- StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Known upstream hosting providers
network.hosting_providers
- StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apps and platforms
15/16 sourcedWindows app
apps.windows
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
macOS app
apps.macos
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux app with GUI
apps.linux_gui
- Encrypt.me AppsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux command line
apps.linux_cli
- Encrypt.me appsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android app
apps.android
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
iOS app
apps.ios
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android TV app
apps.androidtv
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apple TV app
apps.appletv
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Fire TV app
apps.firetv
- Encrypt.me AppsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Browser extension
apps.browser_ext
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Type of browser extension
apps.browser_ext_type
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Router support
apps.router_support
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Native build for Apple Silicon
apps.macos_arm_native
- Encrypt.me macOS appVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Command line documented
apps.cli_documented
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Simultaneous devices
apps.simultaneous_devices
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usable without an account
apps.no_account_needed
We have no source for this criterion.
Account, pricing and payment
13/17 sourcedData required at signup
pricing.signup_email_required
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account model
pricing.account_model
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cash by mail
pricing.cash_by_mail
We have no source for this criterion.
Monero
pricing.monero
- Encrypt.me billingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bitcoin
pricing.bitcoin
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Lightning
pricing.lightning
We have no source for this criterion.
Retail gift cards
pricing.retail_giftcards
We have no source for this criterion.
PayPal
pricing.paypal
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Credit and debit card
pricing.credit_card
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SEPA payment
pricing.sepa
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Monthly price
pricing.monthly_price
- Encrypt.me migrated to StrongVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Effective price on the longest term
pricing.effective_price_longest
- Encrypt.me discontinued standaloneVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Price change at renewal
pricing.renewal_price_hike
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Flat pricing without permanent discounts
pricing.flat_pricing
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Free tier and its limits
pricing.free_tier
We have no source for this criterion.
Money-back window
pricing.moneyback_days
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cancellation path
pricing.cancellation_ease
- Encrypt.me login for existing customersVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usage and performance
2/10 sourcedP2P policy in the terms of service
usage.p2p_policy
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Streaming unblocking officially advertised
usage.streaming_officially
We have no source for this criterion.
Netflix regions reported
usage.netflix_regions_reported
We have no source for this criterion.
Other streaming services
usage.other_streaming_services
We have no source for this criterion.
Bandwidth cap
usage.bandwidth_cap
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Data cap
usage.data_cap
We have no source for this criterion.
Speed measurement references
usage.speed_references
We have no source for this criterion.
Latency and gaming suitability
usage.latency_gaming
We have no source for this criterion.
SMTP and port 25 handling
usage.smtp_policy
We have no source for this criterion.
Official support in restrictive countries
usage.restrictive_countries_support
We have no source for this criterion.
Support and documentation
2/7 sourced24/7 live chat
support.livechat_247
- Encrypt.me homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Email or ticket support
support.email
- Encrypt.meVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telephone support
support.phone
We have no source for this criterion.
German-language support
support.german_language
We have no source for this criterion.
Documentation assessment
support.docs_quality
We have no source for this criterion.
Self-hosted chat widget
support.selfhosted_chat
We have no source for this criterion.
Self-service account deletion
support.account_deletion_easy
We have no source for this criterion.
Provider website hygiene
2/5 sourcedSSL Labs grade of the website
site.ssl_grade
- SSL Labs grade for encrypt.meMeasurementretrieved 08/04/2026
URL of the warrant canary
site.canary_page
We have no source for this criterion.
Length and readability of the legal documents
site.tos_readability
- Encrypt.me Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
We have no source for this criterion.
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