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submitted 1 year ago by yooshnc@alien.top to c/main@selfhosted.forum

Hi! So I have had surfshark for a while and been generally quite satisfied. They do everything I need them to do this far with no fuss and bundle in some handy other services as well.

My annual plan expires in a couple of months and I'm curious what else is out there, as I only started SF because it was heavily discounted at the time. From a new provider, I just need privacy, the ability to torrent totally public domain content, and a static IP. Do you have any suggestions for other options worth considering? I just like to have options. Thanks in advance!

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[-] xCharg@alien.top 5 points 1 year ago

and a static IP.

O_o but why

[-] Reason_He_Wins_Again@alien.top 4 points 1 year ago

Isn't this a subreddit about selfhosting? How is no one talking about OpenVPN?

I run an IPSEC vpn between me and my server. OpenVPN for the SSL vpn when I'm on the road. Split-tunnel is the default, but if I log in as a different user then I routes all traffic out the VPN.

[-] lud@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Try self hosting WireGuard instead of openVPN it's much faster.

[-] lrdfrd1@alien.top 3 points 1 year ago

PIA. Supports port forwarding.

[-] dervish666@alien.top 3 points 1 year ago

I've been using PIA for a good few years now, never had a problem with them, slightly concernced that I appear to be pretty much the only one, does everyone else know something I don't?

[-] Index 2 points 1 year ago

They were acquired by some VPN megacorp and AFAIK, all their credible postings and court stuff happened prior to that, so their credibility is unknown today

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[-] YioUio@alien.top 2 points 1 year ago

I have Proton Unlimited, so got the VPN included. Otherwise I would use Mullvad

[-] sypie1@alien.top 2 points 1 year ago

My own Ubiquiti VPN on the USG I have in my rack. #selfhosted

[-] MRP_yt@alien.top 2 points 1 year ago

PIA

Reason = Transmission

I am collecting Linux.iso :)

[-] AmokinKS@alien.top 2 points 1 year ago
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[-] Stetsed@alien.top 2 points 1 year ago

I use protonvpn due to me getting it with my proton unlimited bundle, and on the plus side with some scripting I can use the proton NAT-PMP forwarding with my qbittorent to get port forwarding while.. distributing and acquiring Linux isos.

[-] Typewar@alien.top 2 points 1 year ago

OVPN. They have dedicated ip with port forwarding

[-] DamascusWolf82@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago
[-] imabeach47@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Airvpn with 3 year plan, windscribe with discount link you can find on reddit or their newsletter discounts are both good value

[-] VersionMoist8167@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

"I'm setting up a self-hosted server. Is VPNHouse suitable for this?

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[-] Scary-Needleworker52@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I’m surprised that no one mentioned IVPN

[-] Gen_Tsos_Koolaid@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

No one for iVPN?

The creators of the DNS Leak check website.

[-] Julian_1_2_3_4_5@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

a pi with wireguard in multiple friends houses in different countries

[-] Fleecer74@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Proton is good and Windscribe is good if you need a dedicated ip.

[-] mb4x4@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Oracle cloud free VPS… with wireguard.

[-] geek_at@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

had to scroll too far to see this. Or someone questioning why OP is even using a VPN for daily traffic at all

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[-] LavaCreeperBOSSB@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Mullvad, it's extremely popular among privacy advocates

[-] ZequizFTW@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

It's just really goddamn expensive. I use purevpn, whose subscription costs me €14 per year for identical servixe (obviously less rigorous privacy-wise, but I'm not doing anything beyond torrenting)

[-] jared__@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

The only way other VPNs become cheaper is through long term contacts. I personally hate being locked into services.

[-] ArrogantAnalyst@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

AirVPN since about 8 years. Highly recommended. If you want something flashy that wins design awards looks elsewhere :) from a technical perspective they are absolutely top notch with every feature you could possibly wish for.

[-] railsdev@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

I use IVPN, paid for with crypto over Tor. It’s been amazing so far, but to make things easier I’ve taken to deploying my own “proxy” to it in the cloud (I cache DNS among other things).

[-] SLZUZPEKQKLNCAQF@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Selfhosted WG

[-] rglullis@communick.news 1 points 1 year ago

Njalla works very well for me since the time it was (unfortunately) called ipredator

[-] surgeimports@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Kaspersky because it’s part of my $3/month antivirus.. split tunnel kills my self-hosted docker stuff, and essentially isn’t really split tunneling, but yeah

[-] CO-RockyMountainHigh@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

PIA since Mullvad took away port forwarding.

[-] funkbruthab@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I was with mullvad for a year and the speeds sucked, nordvpn for a few years now and the speeds are great - and I always keep the mesh net feature on my devices so I can remote in without opening ports.

I don’t even really use the vpn service anymore though, just the mesh net. I will probably not renew when my year is up.

[-] MattressWX@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Windscribe.

They usually run a really good sale around Black Friday (US).

[-] SillyLilBear@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I have been happy with NordVPN. It is able to give me nearly 100% of my 1.5Gbps connection, and with almost no latency difference I'm able to game without turning it off.

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[-] XxNerdAtHeartxX@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Since Mullvad got rid of Port Forwarding, I use TorGuard for checking out LinuxISOs

But I still use Mullvad on my pc/phone, since its the best

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[-] sadhgurukilledmywife@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Defintely not you asked, but have you considered switching from torrents for your linux ISOs to Real Debrid?

Made the switch last week, can't be happier. It even comes with mega and usenet downloads for cheaper than a VPN. Doesn't solve the static IP issue, but you might want to check it out.

[-] Nnyan@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I don’t think you can go wrong with NordVPN, Proton or Mullvad. I find Nord and Proton have better speeds.

[-] snorkfroken__@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Ovpn. Tested in court as well.

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