The Avast VPN app is simple, easy to use and offers a range of excellent security features. It’s missing important features, such as split tunneling and killing buttons. Also, it doesn’t have an Ad-blocker that is built-in. Although it’s a great product overall but there are other options with better features at a lower cost.
The Windows client has a pleasing, easy-to-use interface and is well-known to anyone who has used Avast’s anti-virus software. Its interface is simple and its hamburger menu at the top of the right-hand side leads you to «Settings.» The Windows application will connect automatically, or start a connection manually clicking the Change Location button. You’ll then be able to view a list of connections that are that is categorized according to region, and function (P2P streaming, P2P).
Security is a shrewd choice with Avast VPN, thanks to its 256 bit AES encryption and the fact that it prevents WebRTC leaks and DNS leaks. It also supports the highly secure OpenVPN protocol and has beta support for WireGuard, which lets you connect to places that could otherwise block VPNs. It’s a great option for those with intermittent internet connections.
Avast’s privacy policies are more transparent than others and it doesn’t keep track of your IP address or websites you visit. It does, however, keep track of the amount of information that was uploaded and downloaded during your session.
Avast VPN provides a 7-day free trial that does not require a credit card. Then, you can select one three-year, two or three-year contracts for up to five devices at a time. It accepts PayPal, Perfect Money and credit cards, but it does not offer cash or cryptocurrencies.