Torguard is a no-logs VPN provider based in the United States.

The company offers

3,000-plus VPN servers in 55 countries, a proxy service, encrypted e-mail, and
optional dedicated IP addresses for streaming. We thoroughly reviewed Torguard to
see how it compares to other VPNs in terms of performance, speed, cost, design, and
more. Take a look at our findings below.

Setup Process: Straightforward

We found the Torguard installation process to be straightforward and simple. To get
started, go to the Torguard site and download the appropriate software for your
computer or device. Start the installer and follow the step-by-step instructions.
During installation, Torguard will request administrative permission to complete
the setup process. The good news is, there are no additional configuration files to
download, and there are no additional steps required to get the VPN working.

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Design: Cryptic
Torguard's interface feels cryptic, especially if you've never used a VPN before.
To select a server, click on the Select Server button at the top of the screen.
This action will bring up a list of servers you can choose from. However, this only
works if you're disconnected from the VPN first (you can't choose a server while
connected). On the server list, there's Sort button at the top, but aside from
Alphabetical sorting, the sort criteria are a bit murky. Also, there's no option to
pick the best server, as you can find with other VPN services. You do have options
to choose the tunnel type (OpenVPN, etc.), protocol, port, and cipher (encryption).
But in most cases, these options are best left to their default settings. Overall,
the interface is functional, but not user-friendly or intuitive.

Performance: Average
Compared to other VPNs we tested, the time it takes to connect and disconnect to a
VPN server is noticeable. This can be a drawback if you need to switch servers
frequently. Once connected, we found that page load times are average, and we were
able to stream videos on YouTube without latency or buffering. Meanwhile, both
Netflix and Amazon Prime detected the use of a VPN proxy using a U.S. server with
the regular VPN service. To get around this, you need to purchase a dedicated IP
address with Torguard's streaming bundle.

Compared to other VPNs we tested, the time it takes to connect and disconnect to a
VPN server is noticeable.

Streaming Support: Dedicated IP Addresses, At a Cost

Torguard offers dedicated IP addresses that can be used to access Netflix and other
streaming services. This can help get around the VPN proxy error mentioned earlier,
but it will cost you an additional $11.99 a month (with the monthly plan). With
other VPNs providing access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other streaming services
as part of their base prices, we believe this is an unnecessary expense that you
shouldn't have to pay for.

Privacy Policy: No-Logs, But U.S. Jurisdiction

Torguard is a stated no-logs VPN with jurisdiction in U.S. This means it operates
within the 5-Eyes Alliance and can enforce the gathering and sharing of
surveillance data with other alliance countries. This makes Torguard's jurisdiction
a less than ideal choice when compared to other providers that are out of reach of
the 5, 9, or 14-Eyes Alliances. However, regarding keeping logs, Torguard states
that they �Absolutely not � never have and never will!� Theoretically, this means
if a government agency were to request data logs from Torguard, there would be none
to hand over.

Security Features: Standard

Torguard offers a range of strong security protocols including OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP,
Wireguard, SSTP, IKEv2. The software comes pre-configured to protect your data with
256-bit AES encryption, leak blocking, a kill switch, and stealth VPN access (which
OpenVPN obfuscation, stunnel, and shadowsocks).

Torguard�s list of security features include:

OpenVPN with 256-bit AES encryption: A military-grade encryption standard used by

governments and anyone that needs to protect highly sensitive data.
DNS leak protection: Torguard automatically protects against DNS, IPV6, and WebRTC
leaks. This helps your DNS requests from being seen by your ISP (internet service
provider).
KillSwitch: This feature is designed to block all Internet traffic if your VPN
connection unexpectedly drops for any reason.
OpenVPN obfuscation: By enabling VPN traffic to appear like normal "https" traffic,
the VPN can be used in places that would normally restrict it.
Stunnel: Another VPN obfuscation tactic that works by routing VPN traffic through a
TLS/SSL tunnel, which is difficult to differentiate from regular "https" traffic.
Shadowsocks: Shadowsocks is another layer of security and anonymization via a
second encrypted tunnel.
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Torrenting: Yes
The name TorGuard is a nod to privacy when using bitorrent, so it should support
torrenting � and it does. With TorGuard, you can torrent on all their VPN service
packages using unlimited bandwidth at no extra cost. Torguard states that their
Netherlands, Canada, Romania, Swiss, and Russia VPN endpoints are optimized for the
best torrent experience, offering full support for ports and UDP traffic. You can
also use Torguard's proxy service to torrent, but only the SSL proxy is encrypted.

Additional Packages: Proxy and E-mail Services

Torguard excels in their ability to let you mix and match packages. Along with
their regular and streaming VPN packages, you can also tack on a secure proxy
and/or encrypted e-mail service. The proxy service provides anonymous SSL, HTTP and
Sock 5 proxies in over 50 countries, although only the SSL proxy is encrypted. And
if you're after private e-mail, Torguard's encrypted e-mail service offers OpenPGP
encryption and MITM attack protection to keep your communications private.

For Businesses: TorGuard Business VPN Service

Besides their personal VPN service and proxy, Torguard offers enhanced features for
business users. With their business packages, you can have accounts with up to 50
or more VPN users, 100 or more e-mail accounts, and a dedicated VPN Management
Portal and 24/7 account manager.

Price: Expensive
Torguard is more expensive than other premium providers on the market today. For
example, a monthly plan is $9.99/month, or $4.99/month paid annually. The problem
is, you can't stream Netflix for this price � you need to purchase the streaming
bundle. The streaming bundle featuring dedicated IP addresses will cost you $21.98
month or $121.98 annually (this works out to $10.16/month). When you consider that
you can unlock Netflix using other VPN providers for a fraction of that price, it's
not a good value in this regard.

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Competition: Torguard vs NordVPN
How does Torguard stand up to the popular NordVPN service? Both services offer
OpenVPN, the most secure VPN protocol available today. In terms of performance,
NordVPN outpaces Torguard in connection times, page load time, and the ability to
unlock streaming sites such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. NordVPN also offers
enhanced security features, such as Double VPN or Tor (The Onion Router), which are
not available in Torguard. On the other hand, you can tack on a proxy or email to
your VPN service with Torguard. In terms of pricing, NordVPN is the clear winner,
offering plans as low as $2.99/month for a three-year plan. Torguard will cost you
$4.99 month for their basic VPN service, and $10.16/month for the streaming bundle
(both paid annually).

Final Verdict
Torguard may work well for you, especially if you're looking to mix different
services such as a VPN, proxy, and private e-mail. However, there are other VPN
services which offer better performance, the ability to stream Netflix at no extra
cost, and additional security features at a lower price. Our final verdict is that
if you're after a VPN mainly for web browsing and streaming, you should skip this
one and shop around.