Compare the 3 suggested protocols to use with our software to decide which protocol best suits your needs:
OpenVPN™ | L2TP / IPsec | PPTP | |
Encryption | 160-bit 256-bit | 256-bit | 128-bit |
Security | Highest encryption. Authenticates data with digital certificates. | Highest encryption. Checks data integrity & encapsulates the data twice | Basic encryption |
Speed | Fastest: Best performing protocol with fast speeds even on connections with high latency & across distances. | Reduced: Requires more CPU processing to encapsulate your data twice. | Fast due to lower encryption. |
Stability | Most reliable & stable: Masks VPN traffic so that it cannot be identified as a VPN connection via deep packet inspection & blocked. | Stable on NAT-supported devices | Works well with most Wi-Fi hotspots, very stable. |
Compatibility | Supported by most desktop computer operating systems, as well as Android mobile & tablet devices. | Native in most desktop, mobile, & tablet devices.operating systems | Native in most desktop, mobile, & tablet devices.operating systems |
Conclusion | OpenVPN™ is the recommended protocol for most desktop operating systems including Windows, Mac OS X, & Linux. This protocol ensures the highest performance with fast, reliable, and secure service. | L2TP/IPsec is your best choice if OpenVPN is not supported by your device or operating system, and security is of the utmost priority. | PPTP is a easy to install & use protocol. It is a good choice if your device or operating system does not support OpenVPN. |
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