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TheVPNMatrix
Evidence-based VPN comparison
Independent VPN comparison. Every claim is backed by a sourced record. Every score is a function of those records. The methodology is published; the placements are reproducible.
Differentiators
What makes it different.
Evidence first
Every score is a function of records, not editorial preference. 3,469 records and counting back the placements you see.
28-criteria evaluation
Eight categories. Each one scored against criteria with published thresholds.
Reproducible scoring
The methodology is published. If you disagree with a placement, you can re-run the math against the same sources.
Privacy-respecting
No tracking cookies. No third-party analytics. The comparison site practises the privacy it evaluates.
Evaluation
Eight categories, 28 criteria.
VPN providers are evaluated across 28 criteria grouped into these key areas:
01
Security & encryption
02
Privacy & logging
03
Performance & speed
04
Server network
05
Streaming & geo
06
Value & pricing
07
Transparency & audits
08
User experience
Mission
“Comparison shopping should not require trust in the comparison shop. Publish the methodology. Cite the sources. Let the reader check the math.”
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