Psiphon
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Who owns this
Parent company
Psiphon Inc.
Brands in the same group
- Psiphon this entry
Further brands according to the source: none
This group also owns review and comparison sites
none
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
- Psiphon About UsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
- Psiphon Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- Psiphon Privacy Policy data collectionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
App and client audits
trust.app_audits
- Psiphon Open SourceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
- Psiphon About UsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- Psiphon independent nonprofitVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- Psiphon transparent privacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- Psiphon activeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
All criteria
Empty cells mean we lack the source.
Company and ownership
20/21 sourcedLegal company name
company.legal_name
- Psiphon | About UsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trademark holder, if different
company.brand_owner
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Year founded
company.founded
- Wikipedia: PsiphonOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Headquarters (country)
company.hq_country
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Other relevant jurisdictions
company.jurisdictions
- Psiphon | About UsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Intelligence alliance of the home country
company.eyes_alliance
- Wikipedia: Five EyesOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Parent group / holding
company.parent
- Psiphon | About UsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Beneficial owners publicly known
company.ubo_public
- Psiphon Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ownership structure
company.ownership_type
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Leadership team publicly named
company.team_public
- Psiphon | About UsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Verifiable postal address for legal service
company.address_verifiable
- Psiphon | About UsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Sister VPN brands in the group
company.sister_vpn_brands
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Group owns VPN review and comparison sites
company.owns_review_sites
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Runs an affiliate programme
company.affiliate_program
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Typical commission rate
company.affiliate_commission
- Psiphon no affiliate programVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
YouTube and influencer sponsoring
company.influencer_sponsoring
- Psiphon grant-fundedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- Psiphon transparent privacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- Psiphon independent nonprofitVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Operating status
company.status
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Discontinuation date
company.discontinued_date
We have no source for this criterion.
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- Psiphon activeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Logging and data collection
16/16 sourcedCore statement of the logging policy
logging.policy_summary
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Activity and traffic logs
logging.activity_logs
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Connection logs
logging.connection_logs
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the real IP address
logging.source_ip_stored
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the assigned VPN IP
logging.assigned_ip_stored
- Psiphon Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Precision of stored timestamps
logging.timestamps_stored
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Recording of transferred data volume
logging.bandwidth_logged
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Enforcement of the device limit
logging.concurrent_conn_enforcement
- Psiphon FAQ device compatibilityVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Minimum account data required
logging.account_data_minimum
- Psiphon Privacy Policy PsiCash sectionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telemetry in the apps
logging.app_telemetry
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and SDKs in the Android app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_android
- Psiphon advertising networksVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers in the iOS app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_ios
- Psiphon advertising partnersVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and cookies on the website
logging.website_trackers
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retention periods stated in the policy
logging.retention_period
- Psiphon Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
EU representative named under GDPR
logging.gdpr_representative
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Evidence, audits and track record
17/17 sourcedIndependent no-logs audit
trust.nolog_audit
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- Psiphon Privacy Policy data collectionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Audit report published
trust.audit_report_public
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
App and client audits
trust.app_audits
- Psiphon Open SourceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
- Psiphon About UsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Audit frequency
trust.audit_cadence
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
- Psiphon About UsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
- Psiphon Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bug bounty programme
trust.bug_bounty
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Handling of reported vulnerabilities
trust.cve_handling
- Psiphon Open Source GitHubVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source clients
trust.opensource_clients
- Psiphon | Open SourceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source server side
trust.opensource_server
- Psiphon | Open SourceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Reproducible builds
trust.reproducible_builds
- Psiphon Open SourceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Available on F-Droid
trust.fdroid_available
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Listings by independent bodies
trust.independent_recommendations
- Psiphon About Us fundingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Protocols and cryptography
17/17 sourcedWireGuard
crypto.wireguard
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over UDP
crypto.openvpn_udp
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over TCP
crypto.openvpn_tcp
- Psiphon proprietary tunnel protocolsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IKEv2/IPsec
crypto.ikev2
- Psiphon not standard IKEv2 VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Proprietary protocol
crypto.proprietary_protocol
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Legacy protocols still offered
crypto.legacy_protocols
- Psiphon FAQ protocols and proxiesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Default data cipher
crypto.data_cipher_default
- Psiphon protocolsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Weakest accepted cipher
crypto.data_cipher_weakest
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Key exchange and authentication
crypto.handshake
- Psiphon protocol used to connectVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Perfect forward secrecy
crypto.pfs
- Psiphon TLS/SSH tunnel encryptionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Post-quantum key exchange
crypto.post_quantum
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own DNS resolvers
crypto.own_dns
- Psiphon Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
DNS leak protection
crypto.dns_leak_protection
- Psiphon tunnelVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IPv6 handling
crypto.ipv6_handling
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
WebRTC protection or guidance
crypto.webrtc_guidance
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation methods
crypto.obfuscation
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usability behind the Great Firewall
crypto.works_in_china
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Features
20/20 sourcedKill switch
features.killswitch
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Permanent lockdown
features.killswitch_permanent
- Psiphon no kill switchVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Split tunneling
features.split_tunneling
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Multihop
features.multihop
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tor integration (Onion over VPN)
features.tor_integration
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Port forwarding
features.port_forwarding
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Surcharge for a dedicated IP
features.dedicated_ip
- Psiphon circumvention toolVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SOCKS5 proxy
features.socks5
- Psiphon FAQ local SOCKS proxyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
HTTP proxy
features.http_proxy
- Psiphon FAQ local HTTP proxyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Smart DNS
features.smart_dns
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ad and tracker filtering in DNS
features.adblock_dns
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Malware and phishing filter
features.malware_filter
- Psiphon blocks known malware server IPsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Custom DNS servers allowed
features.custom_dns_allowed
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Local network access toggle
features.lan_access_toggle
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Auto connect rules
features.autoconnect_rules
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Private device network (mesh)
features.mesh_private_net
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
GPS location override (Android)
features.gps_spoofing
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Traffic analysis defence
features.traffic_analysis_defense
- Psiphon anti-censorship technologyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IPv6 inside the tunnel
features.ipv6_tunnel
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation without configuration
features.stealth_default
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Servers and network
12/12 sourcedNumber of servers
network.server_count
- Psiphon does not publish server countVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of countries
network.country_count
- Psiphon does not publish server country countVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of cities
network.city_count
- Psiphon does not publish city countVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Virtual locations
network.virtual_locations
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
RAM-only servers (diskless)
network.ram_only
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Hardware ownership
network.ownership
- Psiphon AWS hostingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own AS (autonomous system)
network.own_asn
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
10 Gbps ports
network.10g_servers
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
P2P and file sharing
network.p2p_servers
- Psiphon not a P2P VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Public server list
network.server_list_public
- Psiphon FAQ server list not publicVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Public status page
network.status_page
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Known upstream hosting providers
network.hosting_providers
- Psiphon AWS/S3Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apps and platforms
16/16 sourcedWindows app
apps.windows
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
macOS app
apps.macos
- Wikipedia: PsiphonOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux app with GUI
apps.linux_gui
- Psiphon LinuxVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux command line
apps.linux_cli
- Psiphon Linux clientVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android app
apps.android
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
iOS app
apps.ios
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android TV app
apps.androidtv
- Psiphon mobile/desktopVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apple TV app
apps.appletv
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Fire TV app
apps.firetv
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Browser extension
apps.browser_ext
- Psiphon standalone appsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Type of browser extension
apps.browser_ext_type
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Router support
apps.router_support
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Native build for Apple Silicon
apps.macos_arm_native
- Psiphon macOSVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Command line documented
apps.cli_documented
- Psiphon GUI clientVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Simultaneous devices
apps.simultaneous_devices
- Psiphon per-deviceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usable without an account
apps.no_account_needed
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account, pricing and payment
17/17 sourcedData required at signup
pricing.signup_email_required
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account model
pricing.account_model
- Psiphon | Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cash by mail
pricing.cash_by_mail
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Monero
pricing.monero
- Psiphon PsiCash/app-store paymentsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bitcoin
pricing.bitcoin
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Lightning
pricing.lightning
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retail gift cards
pricing.retail_giftcards
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
PayPal
pricing.paypal
- PsiCash payment modelVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Credit and debit card
pricing.credit_card
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SEPA payment
pricing.sepa
- Psiphon in-app purchases onlyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Monthly price
pricing.monthly_price
- Psiphon free to connectVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Effective price on the longest term
pricing.effective_price_longest
- Psiphon free tierVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Price change at renewal
pricing.renewal_price_hike
- Psiphon app-store pricingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Flat pricing without permanent discounts
pricing.flat_pricing
- Psiphon tiered Speed BoostVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Free tier and its limits
pricing.free_tier
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Money-back window
pricing.moneyback_days
- Psiphon free tier no refund neededVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cancellation path
pricing.cancellation_ease
- Psiphon PsiCash account managementVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usage and performance
7/10 sourcedP2P policy in the terms of service
usage.p2p_policy
- Psiphon anti-censorship not torrent VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Streaming unblocking officially advertised
usage.streaming_officially
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Netflix regions reported
usage.netflix_regions_reported
We have no source for this criterion.
Other streaming services
usage.other_streaming_services
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bandwidth cap
usage.bandwidth_cap
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Data cap
usage.data_cap
- Psiphon Speed BoostVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
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
- Psiphon VPN dataVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Official support in restrictive countries
usage.restrictive_countries_support
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Support and documentation
7/7 sourced24/7 live chat
support.livechat_247
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Email or ticket support
support.email
- Psiphon | About UsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telephone support
support.phone
- Psiphon | About UsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
German-language support
support.german_language
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documentation assessment
support.docs_quality
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Self-hosted chat widget
support.selfhosted_chat
- Psiphon email support onlyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Self-service account deletion
support.account_deletion_easy
- Psiphon PsiCash account deletionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Provider website hygiene
3/5 sourcedSSL Labs grade of the website
site.ssl_grade
- SSL Labs grade for psiphon.caMeasurementretrieved 08/04/2026
URL of the warrant canary
site.canary_page
- PsiphonVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Length and readability of the legal documents
site.tos_readability
- Psiphon 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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