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Who owns this
Parent company
Ziff Davis
Brands in the same group
- StrongVPN this entry
- Encrypt.meabsorbed
- ibVPNabsorbed
- IPVanish
- SaferVPNdiscontinued
Further brands according to the source: IPVanish (Ziff Davis)
Audits and incidents
Sourced facts with dates only, no judgements. Ongoing proceedings are marked as such.
No sourced audits or incidents yet
We currently have no source on audits, court cases, security incidents or acquisitions for this provider.
All criteria
Empty cells mean we lack the source.
Company and ownership
13/21 sourcedLegal company name
company.legal_name
- StrongVPN Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Service of SubpoenasVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trademark holder, if different
company.brand_owner
- StrongVPN Welcomes ibVPN (2023 archive)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Year founded
company.founded
- Homepage: Since 1995Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Headquarters (country)
company.hq_country
- Strong Technology LLC headquartered in New YorkVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Contact: New YorkVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Other relevant jurisdictions
company.jurisdictions
- StrongVPN Welcomes ibVPN (2023 archive)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Intelligence alliance of the home country
company.eyes_alliance
- US entity / Ziff DavisVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Parent group / holding
company.parent
- Privacy Policy contact lists Ziff Davis, Inc.Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Beneficial owners publicly known
company.ubo_public
- StrongVPN Welcomes ibVPN (2023 archive)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Ownership structure
company.ownership_type
- Ziff Davis, Inc.Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Leadership team publicly named
company.team_public
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Verifiable postal address for legal service
company.address_verifiable
- 114 5th Ave, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Same addressVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Sister VPN brands in the group
company.sister_vpn_brands
- Ziff DavisVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- IPVanish Ziff DavisVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Group owns VPN review and comparison sites
company.owns_review_sites
We have no source for this criterion.
Runs an affiliate programme
company.affiliate_program
We have no source for this criterion.
Typical commission rate
company.affiliate_commission
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YouTube and influencer sponsoring
company.influencer_sponsoring
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Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
We have no source for this criterion.
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
We have no source for this criterion.
Operating status
company.status
- StrongVPN homepageVendor 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
We have no source for this criterion.
Logging and data collection
8/16 sourcedCore statement of the logging policy
logging.policy_summary
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Activity and traffic logs
logging.activity_logs
- zero-logging VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Connection logs
logging.connection_logs
- does not collect or log any trafficVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the real IP address
logging.source_ip_stored
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the assigned VPN IP
logging.assigned_ip_stored
We have no source for this criterion.
Precision of stored timestamps
logging.timestamps_stored
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Recording of transferred data volume
logging.bandwidth_logged
- zero-logging; no traffic logsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Enforcement of the device limit
logging.concurrent_conn_enforcement
We have no source for this criterion.
Minimum account data required
logging.account_data_minimum
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telemetry in the apps
logging.app_telemetry
We have no source for this criterion.
Trackers and SDKs in the Android app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_android
We have no source for this criterion.
Trackers in the iOS app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_ios
We have no source for this criterion.
Trackers and cookies on the website
logging.website_trackers
We have no source for this criterion.
Retention periods stated in the policy
logging.retention_period
We have no source for this criterion.
EU representative named under GDPR
logging.gdpr_representative
- J2 Global Ireland Limited as EU Art. 27 representativeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Evidence, audits and track record
3/17 sourcedIndependent no-logs audit
trust.nolog_audit
We have no source for this criterion.
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
We have no source for this criterion.
Audit report published
trust.audit_report_public
We have no source for this criterion.
App and client audits
trust.app_audits
We have no source for this criterion.
Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
We have no source for this criterion.
Audit frequency
trust.audit_cadence
We have no source for this criterion.
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
We have no source for this criterion.
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
We have no source for this criterion.
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
We have no source for this criterion.
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
We have no source for this criterion.
Bug bounty programme
trust.bug_bounty
We have no source for this criterion.
Handling of reported vulnerabilities
trust.cve_handling
We have no source for this criterion.
Open source clients
trust.opensource_clients
- StrongVPN (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source server side
trust.opensource_server
- StrongVPN Welcomes ibVPNOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Reproducible builds
trust.reproducible_builds
We have no source for this criterion.
Available on F-Droid
trust.fdroid_available
- StrongVPN (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Listings by independent bodies
trust.independent_recommendations
We have no source for this criterion.
Protocols and cryptography
3/17 sourcedWireGuard
crypto.wireguard
- WireGuard® Protocol featuredVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over UDP
crypto.openvpn_udp
- blog mentions Optimize OpenVPN SpeedsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over TCP
crypto.openvpn_tcp
- OpenVPN blog mentionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IKEv2/IPsec
crypto.ikev2
We have no source for this criterion.
Proprietary protocol
crypto.proprietary_protocol
We have no source for this criterion.
Legacy protocols still offered
crypto.legacy_protocols
We have no source for this criterion.
Default data cipher
crypto.data_cipher_default
We have no source for this criterion.
Weakest accepted cipher
crypto.data_cipher_weakest
We have no source for this criterion.
Key exchange and authentication
crypto.handshake
We have no source for this criterion.
Perfect forward secrecy
crypto.pfs
We have no source for this criterion.
Post-quantum key exchange
crypto.post_quantum
We have no source for this criterion.
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
6/20 sourcedKill switch
features.killswitch
We have no source for this criterion.
Permanent lockdown
features.killswitch_permanent
We have no source for this criterion.
Split tunneling
features.split_tunneling
We have no source for this criterion.
Multihop
features.multihop
We have no source for this criterion.
Tor integration (Onion over VPN)
features.tor_integration
- StrongVPN Features (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Port forwarding
features.port_forwarding
We have no source for this criterion.
Surcharge for a dedicated IP
features.dedicated_ip
We have no source for this criterion.
SOCKS5 proxy
features.socks5
We have no source for this criterion.
HTTP proxy
features.http_proxy
- StrongVPN Features (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Smart DNS
features.smart_dns
- StrongDNS includedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ad and tracker filtering in DNS
features.adblock_dns
We have no source for this criterion.
Malware and phishing filter
features.malware_filter
We have no source for this criterion.
Custom DNS servers allowed
features.custom_dns_allowed
We have no source for this criterion.
Local network access toggle
features.lan_access_toggle
We have no source for this criterion.
Auto connect rules
features.autoconnect_rules
We have no source for this criterion.
Private device network (mesh)
features.mesh_private_net
- StrongVPN Features (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
GPS location override (Android)
features.gps_spoofing
- StrongVPN Features (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
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
- StrongVPN Features (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Servers and network
5/12 sourcedNumber of servers
network.server_count
- 950+ servers spanning 30+ countriesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of countries
network.country_count
- 30+ countriesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of cities
network.city_count
We have no source for this criterion.
Virtual locations
network.virtual_locations
We have no source for this criterion.
RAM-only servers (diskless)
network.ram_only
We have no source for this criterion.
Hardware ownership
network.ownership
- Zero-Logging page claims own serversVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own AS (autonomous system)
network.own_asn
- StrongVPN (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
10 Gbps ports
network.10g_servers
We have no source for this criterion.
P2P and file sharing
network.p2p_servers
We have no source for this criterion.
Public server list
network.server_list_public
We have no source for this criterion.
Public status page
network.status_page
- StrongVPN (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Known upstream hosting providers
network.hosting_providers
We have no source for this criterion.
Apps and platforms
11/16 sourcedWindows app
apps.windows
- apps for WindowsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
macOS app
apps.macos
- macOSVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux app with GUI
apps.linux_gui
We have no source for this criterion.
Linux command line
apps.linux_cli
We have no source for this criterion.
Android app
apps.android
- AndroidVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
iOS app
apps.ios
- iOSVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android TV app
apps.androidtv
We have no source for this criterion.
Apple TV app
apps.appletv
We have no source for this criterion.
Fire TV app
apps.firetv
- Amazon Fire TVVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Browser extension
apps.browser_ext
- StrongVPN Welcomes ibVPNOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Type of browser extension
apps.browser_ext_type
- StrongVPN Welcomes ibVPNOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Router support
apps.router_support
- StrongVPN Welcomes ibVPN (2023 archive)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Native build for Apple Silicon
apps.macos_arm_native
- StrongVPN (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Command line documented
apps.cli_documented
We have no source for this criterion.
Simultaneous devices
apps.simultaneous_devices
- up to 12 devicesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usable without an account
apps.no_account_needed
- StrongVPN (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Account, pricing and payment
10/17 sourcedData required at signup
pricing.signup_email_required
- email address requiredVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account model
pricing.account_model
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cash by mail
pricing.cash_by_mail
- StrongVPN (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Monero
pricing.monero
We have no source for this criterion.
Bitcoin
pricing.bitcoin
We have no source for this criterion.
Lightning
pricing.lightning
- StrongVPN (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Retail gift cards
pricing.retail_giftcards
We have no source for this criterion.
PayPal
pricing.paypal
We have no source for this criterion.
Credit and debit card
pricing.credit_card
- credit card signupVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SEPA payment
pricing.sepa
We have no source for this criterion.
Monthly price
pricing.monthly_price
- Monthly Plan $11.99/moVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Effective price on the longest term
pricing.effective_price_longest
- Annual $3.97/mo billed $47.69 first yearVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Price change at renewal
pricing.renewal_price_hike
We have no source for this criterion.
Flat pricing without permanent discounts
pricing.flat_pricing
- StrongVPN (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Free tier and its limits
pricing.free_tier
- Homepage pricingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Money-back window
pricing.moneyback_days
- 30-day money-back guaranteeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cancellation path
pricing.cancellation_ease
We have no source for this criterion.
Usage and performance
1/10 sourcedP2P policy in the terms of service
usage.p2p_policy
We have no source for this criterion.
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
- StrongVPN Welcomes ibVPNOtherretrieved 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
5/7 sourced24/7 live chat
support.livechat_247
- ZenDesk Live chat listed as third partyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Email or ticket support
support.email
- support@strongvpn.com / privacy@strongvpn.comVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telephone support
support.phone
- (800) 532-1709Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- +1-800-755-8001Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
German-language support
support.german_language
We have no source for this criterion.
Documentation assessment
support.docs_quality
- StrongVPN (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Self-hosted chat widget
support.selfhosted_chat
- StrongVPN (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Self-service account deletion
support.account_deletion_easy
We have no source for this criterion.
Provider website hygiene
1/5 sourcedSSL Labs grade of the website
site.ssl_grade
We have no source for this criterion.
URL of the warrant canary
site.canary_page
- StrongVPN (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
- StrongVPN Privacy (Wayback)Otherretrieved 08/04/2026
Length and readability of the legal documents
site.tos_readability
We have no source for this criterion.
Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
We have no source for this criterion.
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