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VPN protocol evidence

New data report

VPN Protocol Transparency Report 2026

A neutral data report on dedicated public assessments, source availability, restricted-network positioning, post-quantum status, and the technical roles hidden behind provider protocol names.

Version
0.1.0
Report published
August 8, 2026
Scope
24 records across 18 providers
License
CC BY 4.0

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VPN price history, for every tracked provider

Compare USD and native EUR plans from all 29 tracked providers. Filter by provider, date and price measure to see historical lows and highs, temporary discounts and renewal costs. Monthly reports include downloadable data for your own analysis. The latest completed coverage runs through 2026-10-31.

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October VPN prices: 12 plans ended cheaper before Black Friday

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